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See the below FAQs on how to apply for benefits on-line or by telephone and how to access services by telephone.
The Department of Social Services offers benefit and service programs with specific eligibility requirements or universal access, including the:
- Benefit Programs Division which administers programs that provide income support benefits to families and individuals transitioning from dependency on public assistance programs to self-sufficiency
- Self-sufficiency Unit which determines eligibility for child care and/or employment services through Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW) participation
- Protection Unit handling child and adult protective services, and adult services
- Permanency Unit responsible for foster care, foster care prevention, and adoption services
- Children's Services Act Program managing a collaborative system of services and funding that is child-centered, family-focused and community-based to meet the needs of children, youth, and families
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Sheila Crossen-Powell
Director
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Social Services
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Human Services Building - DSS
Physical Address
12304 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23005
Phone: 804-365-4100Fax: 804-365-4110
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Bell Creek
Physical Address
8475 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: 804-365-4100Fax: 804-365-3198
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM