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Fairfax County Department of Family Services

8350 Richmond Highway, 3rd floor
Alexandria, VA 22309

(703) 533-5300

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 533-5300
Toll-Free
(855) 635-4370
TTY/TTD
(703) 799-3435

Who We Are

Fairfax County Department of Family Services, South County area, offers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  TANF provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs if they are responsible for the care of a minor child and qualify.  Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation, and other work related expenses.  An eligible child must be under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19, going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18, living with a parent or other relative, and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant.

The TANF program initiative has time to limited benefits, a strong work requirement, and a social contract that sets out the responsibilities of and expectations for recipients of public assistance and the government.



The Virginia Relay telephone number is 711. Multi-lingual staff; for faster service, the client may bring own interpreter. Call ahead for sign language.  Serves: Fort Belvoir, Kingstowne, Lorton, Mt. Vernon, Newington, and many zip codes in Alexandria

CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs. Through a single online site, you can find out what assistance you might be eligible for and submit one application saving you time and effort.   You can apply for Benefit Programs online at CommonHelp or by telephone by calling 1-855-635-4370.

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
Sign Language
,
Multi-Lingual
Service Area(s)
Fairfax City
,
Fairfax County
,
Falls Church City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Elilgible residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. Call for eligibility requirements Up to age 18

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Walk-ins; Appointment recommended. Call ahead for more information. You can also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Juana Diaz