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Northumberland County Department of Social Services

6373 Northumberland Hwy, Suite A
P O Box 399,
Heathsville, VA 22473

(804) 580-3477

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Contact Information

Main
(804) 580-3477
Toll-Free
(800) 296-7627
TTY/TTD
(800) 855-1155

Who We Are

Northumberland County Department of Social Services offers 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 the child 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 which sets out the responsibilities of and expectations for recipients of public assistance and the government.

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
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Northumberland County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
Resident of Northumberland County
Other Eligibility Criteria
Resident of Northumberland; income restrictions; call for other requirements Up to age 18

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referrals; walk-ins accepted; complete application; provide documents relative to the program you are applying for. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp.

Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes