VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Family Engagement Services

If you are a noncustodial parent and you struggle with housing, employment, or another barrier, contact us about our Family Engagement services.

Through Family Engagement, the Division helps parents overcome obstacles to provide emotional and financial support for their children.

We Can Help You:

• Assess your barriers
• Create a plan of action
• Connect with community organizations
• Improve your job skills
• Keep momentum through regular touchpoints
• Provide financial assistance for job readiness equipment
• Obtain a review of your support obligation
• Reduce your TANF debt (for eligible participants)

Eviction Resources

Partners and Portals

Job Search Options

How can DSS help you

• Have you lost your job or had wages reduced?
• Do you need help applying for cash, food and/or medical assistance?
• Need help finding meal sites for children?
• Have Child Support questions? Email askdcse@dss.virginia.gov or visit the 24-hour online payment and case information portal

Have a general question? Please email or dial 211

Virginia Resources for Fathers

• A Training for Fathers
• Dads Parenting Group
• Fatherhood Development Group
• Fathers in Training
• King William County Fatherhood Initiative
• Richmond Family and Fatherhood Initiative
• TAP - Fathers First Program
• Virginia Paternity Establishment Program

National Resources for Fathers

• National Center for Fathering Tools for the Journey
• National Fatherhood Initiative
• National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Co-Parenting Resources

• 10 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
• 5 Tips for Successful Co-parenting Meetings
• Access and Visitation Parent Ed and Mediation Brochure (PDF)
• Co-Parenting Communication Guide (PDF)
• Co-parenting: Getting the Balance Right