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How to Access Public Assistance Programs:
- Walk-in interviews Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
- Drop-off completed applications Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Most programs require an interview.
- Screen daily for emergency food stamp cases.
You may come in and pick up an application and complete it in the office, or you may call (804) 785-5977 or (804) 769-5003 and request that an application be sent to you.
Energy Assistance – Emergency seasonal program. Provide vendor payment to supplement heating budget for low-income families. Income and resource limits.
Fraud – We investigate situations where false or incomplete information is given to receive public assistance benefits.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) – Provides time limited cash assistance to families in which a minor child is dependent because of lack of parental support due to death, disability, and absence from home or unemployment. The child must be under age 18 plus living with a parent or relative. Eligible persons receive Medicaid. Participants are subject to Employment Services Participation and there are income and resource limits.
Auxiliary Grant for Aged and/or Disabled – Money provided to the aged, blind, and disabled individuals who reside in a licensed home for adults. The money received, plus individual’s income is used to pay for their care. Eligible persons may also receive Medicaid.
General Relief – Provides cash assistance to non-relative adults providing a stable home for a child. Emergency vendor payments for shelter, utilities, and medical. This is a temporary program.
Food Stamps – The
program has income and resource limits. Approved recipients are provided
with an Electronic Benefit Transaction Card to purchase food.
Hospitalization Assistance- Persons must apply within 30 days of discharge.
There’s limited funding and eligibility is based on income and resource
limits. Payment for hospital care is for low-income persons with no insurance.
Medicaid – Pays health and medical care for certain groups of people who have low income and limited resources.
Emergency Services – Coordination of community resources and budget counseling to prevent eviction and utility turn off, or to obtain emergency food, shelter, clothing, and medications. Limited financial assistance is given to families with children who have had a fire or natural disaster.
