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Accomack County Department of Social Services

22554 Center Parkway
P O Box 210
Accomack, VA 23301

(757) 787-1530

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(757) 787-1530

Who We Are

Accomack 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 that sets out the responsibilities of and expectations for recipients of public assistance and the government.

The Virginia Initiative for Employment, not Welfare (VIEW) offers the opportunity for TANF recipients to achieve economic independence. Emphasis is on work first in conjunction with education and training when it may enhance the participant's ability to become self-sufficient.

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 also use CommonHelp to Check Your Benefits, Report Household Changes, or Renew Your Benefits.  

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)
Accomack County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Family
Yes
Residency Requirements
Resident of Accomack County
Other Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility based on the area's income criteria. Documents required: Verification of Birth and Marriage, Employment Record/Work Permit, Social Security Card. The Program requires that TANF eligible households must include a child in the home age 19 and younger.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Walk-ins accepted, telephone referrals. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp.

Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes