COVID-19 Assistance Announcements
- Child Care Subsidy Program Eligibility Expands
- Emergency Broadband Benefit
- Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students
Resources
Emergency Broadband Program
Emergency Broadband Program - Virginia's Participating Providers
SNAP Programs Infographic (PNG)
SNAP Programs Infographic (Spanish) (JPG)
TANF Crisis Assistance Programs (PDF)
Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students Flyer (English) (PDF)
Temporary SNAP Eligibility for College Students Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
Notice of Eligibility for Pause on Utility Disconnections
Under Virginia General Assembly law, Virginia customers who received TANF, SNAP, or WIC anytime between January 2019 - July 31, 2021 may qualify to avoid Dominion Energy disconnection.
Click here to learn more.
The Virginia Department of Social Services develops and administers programs that provide timely and accurate income support benefits and employment services to families and individuals in the Commonwealth. These programs assist citizens as they transition from dependency on public assistance programs to self-sufficiency.
What do I need to apply?
| Program | Name | Address | Date of Birth | Social Security # | Citizenship Status | IRS Tax Filing Info | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | ||||
| TANF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | |
| LIHEAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp | |||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CommonHelp |
| Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Learn More | |||
| CHILD CARE* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Learn More | ||
| *Please note that Child Care changes cannot be renewed or reported online | |||||||
