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Essex County Department of Social Services

772 Richmond Beach Road
PO Box 1004,
Tappahannock, VA 22560

(804) 443-3561

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Contact Information

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(804) 443-3561

Who We Are

The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. 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.  Call for more information.

You can apply for Benefit Programs online at CommonHelp or by telephone by calling 1-855-635-4370.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Essex County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria varies with different programs. Must be resident of Tappahannock or Essex County. Up to age 18

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referral: walk-ins accepted; application required; specific documents required. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency