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Phone: 2-1-1 or Text CONNECT to 247211

Child Protective Services Hotline

Report suspected child abuse or neglect 24/7 

In Virginia: (804) 786-8536

Out-of-state: (800) 552-7096

Adult Protective Services Hotline

Report concerns about the safety or well-being of an older adult 24/7 

Phone: (888) 832-3858

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Apply for benefits: Visit CommonHelp to apply for programs such as SNAP, TANF, Energy assistance, Health Care coverage and Child Care assistance. Need help finding the right contact? Call the Virginia Department of Social Services  Citizen Services Unit at (804) 726-7000. TTY/TDD and relay services: If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability, call (800) 828-1120 or dial 711.

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View public dashboards connected to food assistance and policy impacts across Virginia, starting with VDSS-related SNAP data. The full dashboard hub is managed through Virginia's Health and Human Resources, and brings related public data in one place.

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See where food assistance and service changes may be felt most.

Use county-level data to understand how federal policy changes may affect SNAP benefits, local economies and communities across Virginia.

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SNAP economic impact by county

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Medicaid / DMAS

Medicaid coverage at risk by county

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SNAP Beverage Update

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Explore resources and services that can help you navigate recent changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.

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The Virginia Department of Social Services is a network of 120 local departments. We serve more than 2 million Virginians each year with services that promote safety, independence, and well-being. 

We provide vital programs designed to meet people where they are and help them build what's next. 

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Virginians served each year

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Programs and services

All 134

Virginia localities served

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The Virginia Department of Social Services believes in the strength and potential of every Virginian. That’s why we provide essential services and benefits that help individuals and families stay safe, healthy, and hopeful — no matter where they are on their journey. 

Through our network of 120 local departments, we serve more than 2 million Virginians each year with services that promote safety, independence, and well-being. We provide vital programs designed to meet people where they are and help them build what’s next. 

 

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