Businesses play a key role in strengthening families and communities through the adoption of family-supportive workplace policies. The CARE initiative began in 1992 in response to a growing number of counseling clients who cited workplace stress as a major factor in their family difficulties. In an effort to curb this alarming trend, Northern Virginia Family Service enlisted the support of the business community. The result was the CARE Advisory Committee.

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What are the CARE Awards?
The CARE Awards encourage companies to institute family-friendly programs. >>Learn More
Who wins?
Applicants who meet key criterion in several key categories. >>Learn More
How can my company apply?
Applications are available in April of each year at www.careawards.net. >>Learn More
When are they reported?
Winners are recognized at the annual CARE Awards Breakfast in November. >>Learn More