VA FAMILIES: Let’s Take a Hike
Let's take a hike! Adoptive families in the Northern region of Virginia are invited to join Katie Quinn for a fun hike and adventures in Fountainhead Regional Park!
WHEN: March 9, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM
WHERE: Fountainhead Regional Park - 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
COST: FREE!
VA FAMILIES: Let’s Take a Hike
Let's take a hike! Adoptive families in the Northern region of Virginia are invited to join Katie Quinn for a fun hike and adventures in Fountainhead Regional Park! The trail itself is a loop with a few fun rock-hop water crossings. Parking onsite is easy.
NPAC will provide the snacks and activities; all families should plan to do is show up! This is not a drop-off event; families should plan to stay with their children.
Calling all adoptive families of the Northern region of Virginia! Join us for a thrilling hiking adventure at Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia! Lace up your hiking boots (or sneakers) and get ready to explore the trails of this beautiful park. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, this in-person event is perfect for families with adopted children in elementary and middle school. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to hike, connect with fellow adoptive families, make some trail mix*, complete some nature activities and create lasting memories. See you there!
Have additional questions about this event?
Contact: Katie Quinn, [email protected]
ABOUT THE LEADER:
Kathleen “Katie” Quinn holds an MSW from George Mason University and earned her Bachelor’s from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She has always had a strong focus on child welfare and family support, including participating in the Title IV-E Program while in graduate school and writing her undergraduate thesis on the impact of media
portrayals on the foster care system. Katie’s previous experience includes working in private intercountry adoption, therapeutic foster care, and services for older youth. Most recently, Katie worked in foster care prevention, in-home services, and foster care in Greene County, VA. Katie is an avid hiker, having thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and hiked half of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022.