Virginia Department Of Social Services

VDSS is pleased to respond to general e-mail inquiries concerning its services, but state and federal laws do not allow us to provide personal, confidential or case-specific information through this forum. Also, e-mail inquiries sent to VDSS are not secure or confidential. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
These agencies receive their core funding from the CSBG (Community Services Block Grant) and General Assembly appropriated state CSBG funds. The Virginia Department of Social Services' Office of Community Services provides oversight for the Network. ...

Community Action's mission is to address the issues of poverty and to increase the self-sufficiency of low-income families. They offer a broad range of anti-poverty programs and work collaboratively with businesses and other agencies to build a network of support for Virginia's most vulnerable populations. Some of the CSBG programs are: Education Child Care (including Headstart) Employment Housing and Related Services Transportation Health and Nutrition Community and Economic Development Special Populations (including the elderly, ex-offenders, and the homeless) In addition to the local community action agencies, Virginia has three statewide community action organizations. These organizations address specific problems by working through the local CAAs, local governments or other community organizations. Those statewide programs are: Southeast Rural Community Assistance Program - water / wastewater Virginia Community Action Re-Entry System (VaCARES) - ex-offender transition a ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
The call to active military service may mean that some individuals and their families require special social services assistance. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) provides the following information on programs and services that can assist the brave men and women who are leaving the comforts of health and home to preserve and protect our nation. ...

Nutritious Food for Women, Infants and Children - WIC (Women, Infant and Children supplemental food program), administered by the Department of Health, provides nutritious foods to help pregnant women, post-delivery or breast-feeding mothers and infants and children under age five stay healthy. WIC checks are issued to purchase WIC-approved foods including infant formula, baby cereal, regular cereal, fruit juice, milk, cheese, eggs dry beans and peas. For more information visit: http://www.vdh.state.va.us/lhd/vabeach/wic.htm or contact the Virginia Department of Health. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
You may apply for assistance by completing the appropriate application and mailing it to your local department of social services . You also pick up an application any time during office hours or you can ask your local department of social services to mail an application to you. You may need to be interviewed by an eligibility worker, depending on the type of assistance you are requesting. ...

You will be notified in writing by your local department of social services as soon as a decision about your application has been made. This notice will tell you whether you are eligible, and if eligible, what your benefits will be. If you are applying for financial or medical assistance, you must apply for any other benefits to which you may be entitled, such as Social Security, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Veteran's Benefits or retirement pensions. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
The Virginia Department of Social Services promotes the development of healthyfamilies and protects the Commonwealth's children from abuse and neglect withprograms such as Child Protective Services and Domestic Violence Prevention. ...

Units within the Division of Family Services work with the local social service agencies to provide guidance in the support of families. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Department of Social Services Jobs ...

(Virginia Department of Human Resource Management's weekly list of job vacancies in agencies across the state) ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
The Governor’s Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect is seeking nominations for the 2005 Certificate of Appreciation Awards. These awards are presented to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the field of child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment. The board also is seeking nominations for the Dr. Anthony Shaw Award, which honors exceptional child protective services professionals. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
Assisted living facilities are not nursing homes. A nursing home is a facility in which the primary function is the provision, on a continuing basis, of nursing services and health-related services for the treatment and inpatient care of two or more non-related individuals. Nursing homes are regulated by the Virginia Department of Health. To find a Medicaid- or Medicare-certified nursing home, visit the Nursing Home Compare Web site . To find a privately funded nursing home, contact the Center for Quality Health Care Services at (804) 367-2102. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
To report suspected financial exploitation or other kinds of abuse to the elderly or adults with a disability, call your local department of social services or the Virginia Department of Social Services'24-hour, toll-free Adult Protective Services hotline at: (888) 832-3858. ...

APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults aged 60 and over and incapacitated adults over 18 years of age and provides services when persons are found to be in need of protective services. The goal of APS is to protect a vulnerable adult's life, health, and property without a loss of liberty. When this is not possible, APS attempts to provide assistance with the least disruption of life style and with full due process, protection, and restoration of the person's liberty in the shortest possible period of time. APS seeks to achieve simultaneously and in order of importance: freedom, safety, and minimal disruption of lifestyle and least-restrictive care. ... [Read More]

Virginia Department of Social Services
VDSS also collaborates with the local departments of social services across the state and other local service providers to offer assistance to elderly citizens in need of protection from abuse; elder adults who require the services of adult care residences; and adults with disabilities who need help with care, transportation and nutrition services. ...

The Virginia Department of Social Services responds to the needs of seniors age 60 and over, adults with disabilities over the age of 18 and other adults with specific needs. ... [Read More]