Department of Social Services

Official Website: http://dss.virginia.gov

To design and deliver high quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is a state supervised and locally administered social services system. Providing oversight and guidance to 120 local offices across the state, VDSS delivers a wide variety of services and benefits to over 1.7 million Virginians each year.

VDSS' programs are designed to help Virginia's most vulnerable citizens find permanent solutions to life's many challenges. The Department is responsible for administering a variety of programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Adoption, Child Care Assistance, Refugee Resettlement Services, and Child and Adult Protective Services.

The goal is to promote the well-being of our citizens through the delivery of essential services and benefits to ensure families are strengthened, and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.

Forms & Documents

Browse all Department of Social Services government forms

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Form Title Topics
Compliance Form for Department Approved Provider Assistance, Adult Services, Adult Services, Assistance
Compliance Form for Department Approved Provider Abuse And Neglect, Adult Protective Services, Abuse and Neglect
Conducting a Name-Based Check of the National Criminal Database Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies, Child Placing Agencies, Adult and Child Care
Consent to Adoption Adoption, Adoption and Foster Care, Adoption and Foster Care
Consent to Exchange Information Abuse And Neglect, Adult Protective Services, Abuse and Neglect
Consent to Exchange Information Abuse And Neglect, Adult Protective Services, Abuse and Neglect
Consent to Exchange Information Assistance, Adult Services, Adult Services, Assistance
Consent to Exchange Information (Spanish Assistance, Adult Services, Adult Services, Assistance
Contact with Zoning Administrator Adult and Child Care, Family Day Homes, Adult and Child Care, Family Day Homes
Contingency Fund Application Adoption and Foster Care, Foster Care, Adoption and Foster Care, Foster Care
Cooling Assistance Application Energy Assistance, Assistance, Assistance
Course/College Change Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, Adult and Child Care, Adult and Child Care
Cover Virginia Additional Person Supplement Medicaid, Assistance, Assistance
Cover Virginia Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs Medicaid, Assistance, Assistance
CPA Initial Application Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies, Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies
CPA Renewal Application Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies, Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies
CPS Intake Tool Abuse And Neglect, Abuse and Neglect, Child Protective Services, Child Protective Services
CRF Employee Matrix Adult and Child Care, Children's Residential Facilities, Children's Residential Facilities, Adult and Child Care
CRF Renewal Application Adult and Child Care, Children's Residential Facilities, Adult and Child Care, Children's Residential Facilities
Criminal Background Check Non Conviction Adult and Child Care, Child Placing Agencies, Child Placing Agencies, Adult and Child Care

Contact Information & Office Locations

All 6 contact points

Central Regional Office of Social Services

Address:
1604 Santa Rosa Road
Suite 130
Richmond, VA 23229

Phone numbers:
  • (804) 662-7653
Fax numbers:
  • (804) 819-7114

Eastern Regional Office of Social Services

Address:
420 N Center Drive
Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502

Phone numbers:
  • (757) 985-4700
Fax numbers:
  • (757) 455-0840

Northern Regional Office of Social Services

Address:
410 Rosedale Ct
Suite 270
Warrenton, VA 20186

Phone numbers:
  • (540) 680-0599
Fax numbers:
  • (540) 347-6331

Piedmont Regional Office of Social Services

Address:
210 First St. SW
Suite 200
Roanoke, VA 24011

Phone numbers:
  • (540) 580-3482
Fax numbers:
  • (540) 561-7569

Social Services - Home Office

Address:
801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2901

Phone numbers:
  • (804) 726-7000 (Main Agency)
  • (800) 552-3431 (SNAP Hotline)
  • (800) 543-7545 (toll free licensing)
  • (800) 468-8894 (Child Support Issues & My Child Support Malfunctions hotline)
Emails:
  • citizen.services@dss.virginia.gov

Western Regional Office of Social Services

Address:
190 Patton Street
Suite 100
Abingdon, VA 24210

Phone numbers:
  • (276) 676-2390
Fax numbers:
  • (276) 676-5621

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