For Parents/Guardians of Arlingteens

Emergency Mental Health Services

Arlington Teen Health Clinic

Sexual Health Resources

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Free Narcan Training

For additional health resources, go to our full Children's Behavioral Health Bureau page.

FAMIS for Children

Children's Health Insurance Program

Medicaid

Arlington Food Assistance: find public assistance programs, food pantries, hot meals, and more resources for feeding you and your family.

WIC Arlington Public Schools free/reduced meals

Housing and Rent Services

Affordable HousingHomeless Services

Doorways Shelter and Housing Programs

For more information on these, and similar family wellness programs, go to our full Arlington Families page.

Help Wanted: The Arlington Teen Job Board

Internships and Skill-building Opportunities

Summer Camp Jobs (Seasonal)

Part-time Lifeguard Positions

TEAM Program: Hands-on training in amusement rental business management.

For more information, visit the Arlington Employment Center

View County job openings, apply, and join our Talent Community

Did you know that in Virginia, all 14 and 15 year old workers need to get an Employment Certificate (Work Permit) prior to performing any work. The application process can be completed online at the button below.  

Virginia Employment Certification Application

Preparing a teen to enter the workforce? Here are some Resume Writing Tips from the Arlington Employment Center 

Preparing a teen for their first job interview? Here are some Useful Job Interview Tips from the Arlington Employment Center

Access Resume Review tools and career coaching with Arlington Public Library's Brainfuse Jobnow

List of Open Positions with Trusted Arlington Partners  

Apply to be a Park Steward

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

Internships and Skill-building Opportunities

Visit Volunteer Arlington to check out a list of volunteer opportunities and their Partner Directory

Find Your Sport (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.) 

Community Center Drop-Ins (Sport Specific)

Community Center Fitness Membership 

Want more? Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Teen Event Page

Register for an Art class

Local Artist Opportunities

Arlington Public Library's Open Labis a great workspace for personal or collaborative creative projects

Tour our Public Art Collection: Arlington is home to more than seventy permanent public art projects

Find a Park: Did you know 99% of all people in Arlington live within a 10-minute walk of a park?

Apply to be a Park Steward 

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

DJ Classes: Learn the fundamentals of DJ'ing  

Music Production Classes: Learn the basic skills needed to create your own beats on a computer

Get a Library Card and find a good book at Arlington Public Library

Arlington Public Library Events for Teens

Recreation resources for individuals with special needs

Want more? Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Teen Event Page

iRide SmarTrip Card: Arlington students with a registered iRide can ride ART bus and (some) Metrobus routes for free.

Catch a VRE Train: Passengers 18 and under can ride any Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train for free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children ages 11-18 riding alone will need a valid school ID, state ID, or VRE Reduced Fare ID (application is available at www.vre.org).

Arlington Community Foundation  

Collection of Scholarships from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

APS College Resources

Want more? Consider other Regional and National Collegiate Scholarships

Federal Student Aid 

The Registered Apprenticeship Academy