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Franklin City Department of Social Services

306 N. Main Street
P. O. Box 601
Franklin, VA 23851

(757) 562-8520

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Contact Information

Main
(757) 562-8520
Toll-Free
(888) 832-3858

Who We Are

Franklin City Department of Social Services participates in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  TANF provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs if the family is responsible for the care of a minor child.  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.

Residents can now apply for Social Services benefits online at CommonHelp or by telephone by calling 1-855-635-4370.

 

 

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Franklin City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
Franklin City
Other Eligibility Criteria
Resident of Franklin; eligibility based on income criteria Up to age 18

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Contact the office for more information. Documents required: Verification of Birth and Marriage, Employment Record/Work Permit, Social Security Card. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Lisa Gibbs, Benefits
Intake Contact Email
lisa.gibbs@dss.virginia.gov