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Brunswick County Department of Social Services

201 Sharp Street Suite 100
Lawrenceville, VA 23868

(434) 848-2142

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Contact Information

Main
(434) 848-2142
Toll-Free
(888) 222-0512

Who We Are

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Virginia Initiative for Employment, not Welfare (VIEW) provide eligible families with monthly cash payments 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.   For TANF benefits the family must have a child under the age of 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.

For VIEW services, adults age 18 and over who are TANF eligible, and able-bodied parents are eligible to participate in employment assistance services.  Please call for more information about documents required to provide, etc. 

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)
Brunswick County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must reside in Brunswick County. 18 years and younger

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Call the office for more information. You may also apply for benefits at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes