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Charlottesville Department of Social Services

120 Seventh Street NE 2nd Floor
PO Box 911,
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 970-3451

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Contact Information

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(434) 970-3451

Who We Are

The purpose of Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is: to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the home of relatives, end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage and encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families. Participants may be helped with transportation expenses. Services may also include job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, and other work related expenses.

In order to be eligible for TANF the following criteria apply: There must be a child in the home under age 18 and will graduate from high school before the age of 19, Child is going to school regularly if he is between the ages 15 and 18, The child is living with a parent or other relatives, Is a citizen of the U.S. or an eligible immigrant

To find out more about TANF, visit the Virginia Department of Social Services.   

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Charlottesville City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
City of Charlottesville

Intake Process
Call the office; Another phone number is 434-970-3400; visit the website. Call for an Intake worker to explain requirements. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency