Welcome to the Virginia Department of Social Services. VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide.
We proudly serve alongside nearly 13, state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have access to the best services and benefits available to them. Together, we work each day to serve, empower, and create opportunities for brighter futures. The Virginia Department of Social Services has launched a new lock and unlock security feature for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers to help protect against Electronic Benefit Transfer card theft.
The Virginia Department of Social Services VDSS is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance online and at all local departments of social services through Monday, November 13, Applications are currently being accepted and can be submitted until Tuesday, August P-EBT is a federal program created in spring to supplement school meals that students missed while schools were closed or placed on part-time attendance schedules due to COVID The Serve Virginia Honor Roll, released May, 31, , celebrates the valuable contributions of more than 2.
In recognition of their service, totaling more than million hours annually, the Serve Virginia Honor Roll spotlights above and beyond volunteers that serve their communities in a variety of ways, promoting quality of life and creating a lasting impact for others. Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Social Services VDSS proudly celebrate the successful first year rollout of its Faster Families Highway, a new digital resource launched in April to strengthen statewide partnerships and streamline the pathway to becoming a foster parent.
The programs, which have provided additional benefits and eligibility waivers to many Virginians, were offered on a temporary basis to help households cope with hardship during the COVID19 pandemic. The Virginia Department of Social Services VDSS is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance online and at all local departments of social services through Monday, November Applications may also be submitted by telephone by contacting the Enterprise Customer Service Center, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.
