The Department of Social Services assists families and individuals in becoming socially and economically self-sufficient and independent. Benefits programs include temporary assistance for needy families, food stamps, Medicaid, energy assistance, general relief, fraud prevention and children’s medical security insurance. Social work programs include adoption, adult services/adult protective services, child protective services, day care services for children, foster care, court services and employment services for welfare recipients.

Phone: 540-382-6990