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Welcome to the Virginia Department of Social Services

VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have access to the best services and benefits available to them.

Together, we work each day to serve, empower, and create opportunities for brighter futures.

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X Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week 2023

Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week 2023

We're celebrating Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week September 11-15! Child welfare workers everywhere lead with empathy, foster resilience in children and families, connect families with community services, and cultivate self-sufficiency and stability. Today and every day we're thankful for our child welfare workforce for everything they do!

X New Portal Allows Mandated Reporters to Document Non-Emergent Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

New Portal Allows Mandated Reporters to Document Non-Emergent Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

VDSS offers a user-friendly, streamlined option for Mandated Reports to report non-emergent cases of child abuse and neglect, known as the VaCPS Mandated Reporter Portal (MRP). Benefits of using the Mandated Reporter Portal include reduced wait time for mandated reporters and more accurate information being documented in Child Protective Services reports. An overview of the Portal can be found on YouTube. Access the portal.

X Real Stories of Adoption & Foster Care

Real Stories of Adoption & Foster Care

Virginians share their true stories of adoption, foster care, and reunification. These stories all share a common theme - families were strengthened through foster care and adoption. If you would like to share a personal story of adoption or foster care, please email public.affairs@dss.virginia.gov. Read the stories.

X Benefit Expungement

Benefit Expungement

A change in federal regulations has occurred and any SNAP or P-EBT funds on inactive cards (those with no spend activity for nine months) will expire if no action is taken. If a card is not "active," benefits issued more than nine months ago are required to be removed from the account. To avoid losing benefits, households must make a food purchase on their P-EBT or EBT card at least once every nine months. Learn more.

X NEW CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

Are you between the ages of 18-27 and previously a teen in foster care?

If you are between the ages of 18-27 and previously a teen in foster care, you may be eligible for financial support through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Visit FosterMyFuture.com or text FosterMyFuture to (833) 467-0549 to be contacted by Virginia Department of Social Services staff with more information. Learn more.

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