APPENDIX E: Benefits Overview

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1 APPENDIX E: Benefits Overview

2 Benefits Overview Table of Contents Introduction Page 1 Tips Page 2 Benefits Child Care Page 2 Child Support Page 3 Disability Benefits Page 3 Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) Page 3 Federal Student Financial Aid Page 3 Federal Work-Study Programs Page 4 Food Stamps Page 4 General Relief Page 4 Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP) Page 5 Housing and Urban Development (subsidized housing) Page 5 Medicaid Page 5 Medicare and/or other medical benefits Page 5 Social Security Page 5 Social Security Disability Insurance Page 6 Supplemental Security Income Page 6 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Page 7 Unemployment Compensation Page 7 Veteran s Administration and GI benefits Page 7 Women, Infants and Children assistance (WIC) Page 7 Workforce Investment Act Page 8 Worker s Compensation Page 8 Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects Page 9 Centers for Independent Living Page 10 Local Departments of Social Services Page 12

3 Benefits Overview Introduction Depending on the type of service program and the type of government benefits, there may be a risk that participating in a service program might jeopardize an individual s eligibility for government benefits. An effective and inclusive program manager will be aware of these concerns and will be able to direct individuals to appropriate resources for assistance. These benefits that may be affected include the Education Award and/or the monthly stipend, both of which are described below. Most often, only full-time AmeriCorps participants will be impacted. AmeriCorps participants are eligible to receive an educational award after the completion of a specified time of service. Educational awards must be applied to college tuition, vocational training or outstanding college loans. AmeriCorps must pay the educational award directly to an educational institution or to a loan holder for repayment. Educational awards are considered wages but are subject to the income exclusion allowed for grants, scholarships and fellowships. This means that any portion of a grant, scholarship or fellowship used for paying tuition, fees, or other necessary educational expenses is excluded from income for Social Security Income beneficiaries considered "students." This exclusion does not apply to any portion set aside or actually used for food, clothing, or shelter. For general questions about the Education Award and student loan deferment, contact the National Service Trust, Monday - Friday (8:00am - 6:00pm) at or visit: or To request a copy of your AmeriCorps Education Award voucher or report a change of address, submit an to: edawardvoucher@cns.gov AmeriCorps participants receive a stipend or living allowance generally based on minimum wage requirements. Stipends or living allowance payments are wages and are subject to the general rules regarding wages and earned income exclusion for SSI. For information on the earned income exclusion visit: Also, for those who are considered "students," SSI disregards up to an additional $5,670 per year of wages. As an AmeriCorps participant, you are considered a student if you are not married or head of a household and under age 22. For information on the Student Earned Income Exclusion visit: Participation in Learn and Serve America activities also should have no effect on an individual s eligibility for any government assistance program. Because the income disregard rule in the current National Community Service Act is narrower than the DVSA rules, other AmeriCorps participants (including AmeriCorps, Tribal Territories, Education Award, Promise Fellow, and National Civilian Community Corps) who receive government benefits need to proceed with caution. 1

4 Benefits Overview Participant benefits in AmeriCorps may not affect an individual s eligibility for the benefits such as food stamps, HUD-subsidized housing, Veterans benefits, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and other need-based federal or federally assisted programs (except a program supported under the Social Security Act or Federal student financial aid). However, participant benefits in AmeriCorps State/National programs may affect an individual s eligibility for the following benefits such as Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid and Medicare, needbased Federal Student Financial Aid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Retired, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Unemployment Insurance. Tips Knowing that the impact of service on eligibility for government benefits is a real concern, and program managers can take the following steps to increase participation, alleviate concerns, and ensure retention of individuals with disabilities in service programs: Inform all applicants or participants to check first with their Local Department of Social Services at or see listing starting on page 12. Inform all applicants or participants that guidance is available regarding the relationship between participation and eligibility for government benefits. Encourage participants to notify the government benefits agency (e.g., Social Security Administration) that they will be participating in service to identify any potential problems as well as ways to address those problems. Emphasize the availability of work incentives and other policies that might lessen any adverse impact on SSI or SSDI benefits. Develop working relationships with local Social Security offices and with local organizations to raise the level of awareness among all involved about ways to ensure that participation in national service will not result in a loss or reduction in disability benefits. Prospective AmeriCorps members may choose to decline the living allowance or stipend and, in most cases, may continue to receive their current benefits. Benefits Child Care The living allowance, as well as any other income is counted when applying for child care benefits with the Nation s Network of Child Care Resource and Referral. Members must complete an application and obtain their Program Director s signature. The package is sent to National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) in Washington, DC where it takes approximately 3-4 weeks to process. Decisions are based on income, size of household and area of residence. For more information, contact NACCRA at or visit: 2

5 Benefits Overview Child Support According to the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), the living allowance is counted as income when the support determination is made. Gross monthly income, per Virginia Code , is defined as all income from all sources, and shall include but not be limited to, income from salaries, wage, commissions, royalties, bonuses, dividends, severance pay, pensions, interest, trust income, annuities, capital gains, social security benefits, workers compensation benefits, unemployment benefits, disability insurance benefits, veterans benefits, spousal support, rental income, gifts, prizes or awards. For more information, contact the DCSE statewide Customer Service Center at or visit the website for a current directory at Disability Benefits Many persons with disabilities receive government benefits, sometimes on the basis of their income eligibility, sometimes on the basis of their disability, and sometimes on the basis of both. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). For some, SSI and SSDI are a sole source of income and provide access to Medicaid and Medicare, crucial sources of health care and services. In addition, a range of other federal, state, and local benefit programs provide housing assistance, transportation, and other services. Often, these government benefits are critical to the ability of a person with a disability to remain self-sufficient. In October 2006, the Social Security Administration (SSA) established a program called Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA). Under this program, cooperative agreements were granted to community-based organizations to provide all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities access to work planning and assistance services. For more information, contact your local WIPA program listed on page 9 or visit: Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) is a federal/state program that provides low-cost health insurance for children in families that earn too much for FAMIS Plus (Medicaid) but do not have private health insurance. FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for children. It makes health care affordable for children of eligible families. FAMIS covers all the medical care growing children need to avoid getting sick, plus the medical care that will help them get better if they do get sick or get hurt. The stipend is counted as income when determining FAMIS eligibility. For more information, call FAMIS ( ) or visit Federal Student Financial Aid Students who will or currently receive financial aid should contact their college or school s financial aid office. Financial aid offices often deal with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and should be able to answer your eligibility questions. Worksheet C of FAFSA requests that you report AmeriCorps benefits (awards, living allowances, and interest accrual payments) The AmeriCorps living allowance should be reported here so that the IRS may remove those benefits so they are subtracted from your taxable income. 3

6 Benefits Overview Therefore, the living allowance should not impact student financial aid. However, check first and verify your personal situation with your financial aid office. Ask the office about your EFC or Expected Family Contribution. For more information, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at FED-AID ( ). If you are hearing-impaired, please contact the TTY line at Free Application for Federal Student Aid: FAFSA online: U.S. Department of Education: Federal Work-Study Programs Students who will be or are currently involved in a work-study program should contact their college or school s work-study program office for specific details. According to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), an individual s work-study program should not be impacted by the AmeriCorps stipend. Worksheet C of the FAFSA requests that you report Taxable earnings from need-based employment programs, such as Federal Work-Study and need-based employment portions of fellowships and assistantships. The AmeriCorps living allowance should be reported here so that the IRS may remove those benefits so they are subtracted from your taxable income. Therefore, the living allowance should not impact a federal work-study program. However, check first and verify your personal situation with your school s work-study program. Ask the office about EFC or Expected Family Contribution. For more information, visit the following sites: Mapping Your Future: U.S. Department of Education: Food Stamps Stipends are not counted as income for a food stamp calculation with one exception. If the payment is considered on-the-job training (OJT), it is counted as earned income unless the person receiving the OJT funds is 18 years or younger and living with a parent or an individual who has parental control. For more information, contact your local Department of Social Services. 7CFR (b) (1) (v). General Relief The GR Program or GR is an optional local program designed to provide assistance, either maintenance or emergency, which cannot be provided through other means. The GR Program is financed through state and local funding. Components of a local GR Program may include assistance for medical or dental services, burial expenses, assistance for unattached children and interim assistance. Regarding GR, funds remaining from a scholarship after all mandatory school expenses have been paid are to be counted as income. Living arrangements are not considered a mandatory school expense. (GR Policy Manual, Vol.II, Part IV, Chapter B, pge.29.) This may affect balances from the Education Award. 4

7 Benefits Overview Health Insurance Premium Payment Program For questions regarding Health Insurance Premium Payment Program or HIPP, contact the Department of Medical Assistance Services - HIPP analyst at or in the Richmond area or visit the website to obtain additional information: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (subsidized housing) The mission of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level. For more information, visit: Medicaid Medicaid and its coverage for children under FAMIS Plus are assistance programs that help pay for medical care. To be eligible for Medicaid or FAMIS Plus you must have limited income and resources and you must be in one of the groups of people covered by Medicaid. AmeriCorps VISTA is the only program that disregards the AmeriCorps stipend as income. For more information regarding eligibility or continuation of benefits, contact your local Department of Social Services. Medicare and/or other medical benefits The federal health insurance program is for people 65 years of age or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure with dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). For more information, contact Medicare at MEDICARE ( ) or visit: Social Security Administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security is made up of three major programs called Retirement, Survivors, and Disability. Retirement: This program provides a lifetime monthly income for qualified workers once they have reached their full retirement age. Depending on when they were born, that age ranges from 65 to 67. The amount of retirement benefits they get depends on their income while they were working. If they retire early, workers have the option of instead receiving a lower monthly income starting at age 62, instead of full retirement beginning at age 65 to 67. Survivors: This program provides a monthly lifetime income to the surviving spouse of a deceased worker once the surviving spouse reaches retirement age. The amount that he or she receives depends on both spouses income while they were working. The survivors program also pays benefits to children under the age of 18 and a surviving spouse caring for them. These benefits end in most cases when the surviving children reach age 18. 5

8 Benefits Overview Disability: Social Security also pays lifetime monthly income to workers who are disabled and in some cases to their spouses and children under the age of 18. These benefits depend on the worker s earning history. For more information and to locate the local Social Security Field Office nearest to you, contact the statewide Customer Service Center at or TTY: or visit Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal income insurance program, administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which provides benefits to disabled or blind individuals who are "insured" by workers' contributions to the Social Security trust fund. Benefits are based on prior work under Social Security. Eligibility for SSDI is based on a finding that an individual is disabled. In several cases, the SSA determined that an individual who was participating in AmeriCorps State/National was engaged in substantial gainful activity and therefore was no longer disabled. SSDI recipients need to be aware of this risk and that they may decrease this risk by taking advantage of SSA s work incentive options and income exclusions. Even if an AmeriCorps member declines the living allowance, she/he should still consult with the Social Security Office. In some cases, SSA will consider the living allowance potential income. For more information, contact your local Center for Independent Living (Page 10) or your local Social Security office through the statewide Customer Service Center at or TTY: or visit Supplemental Security Income The Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI) makes cash assistance payments to aged, blind and disabled people (including children under age 18) who have limited income and resources. Since SSI is a need-based program, the Social Security Administration will consider stipends as income. However, there are numerous programs such as Plan for Achieving Self- Support (PASS) which can help individuals with disabilities. There are several potential areas of concern for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and serve in AmeriCorps State/National programs. First, eligibility for SSI is based on a finding that an individual is disabled. In several cases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined that an individual who was participating in AmeriCorps State/National was engaged in substantial gainful activity and therefore was no longer disabled. SSI recipients need to be aware of this risk and that they may decrease this risk by taking advantage of SSA work incentives and income exclusions. Second, SSI recipients serving in AmeriCorps State/National need to be aware that SSA considers the living allowance to be earned income. Because SSI is a need-based program and the SSA considers the AmeriCorps living allowance to be earned income, participation in AmeriCorps is likely to result in a decrease in your monthly SSI benefits. SSI recipients can lessen the reduction (and increase their total income) by taking advantage of SSA s work incentive options. 6

9 Benefits Overview For example, SSA (1) extends the Student Child Earned Income Exclusion to AmeriCorps members under the age of 22 who are neither married nor the head of a household; and (2) excludes from countable income the AmeriCorps education award to the extent it is used for paying tuition, fees, and other necessary educational expenses. To learn more about these SSI policies, visit Even if an AmeriCorps member declines the living allowance, he/she should still consult with the Social Security Office. For more information, contact your local Social Security Field Office at or TTY at ; Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program (Page 9) or your local Center for Independent Living (Page 10). Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. Parents are eligible to receive benefits if they meet income requirements and if their children are: Under age 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 A U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant The living allowance is counted as income in determining eligibility for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF Policy Manual, 305.4, page 23 #9). For more information, contact your local Department of Social Services or visit: Unemployment Compensation AmeriCorps members are NOT entitled to unemployment. They are NOT considered employees for the purpose of receiving unemployment compensation. Pursuant to the AmeriCorps Provisions, Section B.11.d.iv. (p. 25) The U.S. Department of Labor ruled on April 20, 1995 that federal unemployment compensation law does not require coverage for members because no employer-employee relationship exists. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and GI Benefits Have a question? Call the VA Health Benefits Service Center toll free at VETS ( ) or visit: For information on GI benefits, visit: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Women, Infants and Children assistance or WIC is administered by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The living allowance is NOT counted as income for determining eligibility. For more information on Virginia s WIC program, contact the Virginia Department of Health at or toll-free at or visit: 7

10 Benefits Overview Workforce Investment Act The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) offers a comprehensive mix of workforce development activities benefiting employers, incumbent workers, job seekers, laid-off workers, youth, veterans, new workforce entrants, and persons with disabilities. WIA s objective is to promote and improve participants employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills. WIA has three funding streams serving the following three distinct customer populations: Adults Dislocated Workers Youth (older youth ages 19 21, younger youth ages 14 18) While there are some similarities among funding streams, it is important to understand the differences. The WIA law and regulations clearly define and set specific parameters for the three customer populations, which have different employment services and corresponding eligibility criteria. For a WIA overview, visit: or For more information, contact the Virginia Employment Commission, WIA Unit at or visit: Worker s Compensation The 2004 Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that provides workers' compensation coverage for AmeriCorps members. As of April 2004, AmeriCorps members are deemed to be employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia for purposes of the Workers' Compensation Act. The Act states that AmeriCorps members shall be eligible for reimbursement for medical costs from covered injuries, but shall not be eligible to receive weekly compensation. 8

11 Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Programs in Virginia This project will provide benefits planning, assistance and outreach strategies for both rural and urban areas and access to community-based services and funding. They will also provide a cross-disability, consumerdirected perspective that promotes choice and selfadvocacy. Endependence Center, Inc East Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA Local: Toll-free: Service Areas: Counties of Accomack, Amelia, Appomattox, Brunswick, Campbell, Caroline, Charles City County, Charlotte, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Gloucester, Greensville, Halifax, Isle of Wight, James City, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Matthews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Northampton, Nottoway, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Richmond, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Westmoreland, and York Service Areas: Cities of Chesapeake, Danville, Emporia, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, South Boston, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg..They will also serve the District of Columbia. The statewide association that represents the needs of individuals with disabilities and employment service provider organizations to advance innovative, quality service delivery in Virginia, most notably in the area of employment and employment supports for persons with disabilities. Virginia Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs / vaaccses Information Central Toll-free outside Northern VA area Toll-free outside Richmond Metro Website: Service Areas: Counties of Albemarle, Allegheny, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Buckingham, Carroll, Chesterfield, Clarke, Craig, Culpeper, Dickinson, Fairfax, Fauquier, Floyd, Fluvanna, Franklin, Frederick, Giles, Goochland, Grayson, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, Henry, Highland, Lee, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Montgomery, Nelson, Orange, Page, Patrick, Powhatan, Prince George, Prince William, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Tazewell, Warren, Washington, Wise and Wythe. Service Areas: Cities of Alexandria,Bedford, Bristol,,Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Clifton Forge, Colonial Heights, Covington,Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Galax, Harrisonburg, Hopewell, Lexington, Lynchburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, Martinsville, Norton, Petersburg, Radford, Richmond, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester 9

12 Centers for Independent Living Central Virginia Independence Resource Center, Inc. 815 Cherry Avenue Charlottesville, VA Phone/TTY: (434) Fax: (434) Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living 500 Alleghany Avenue, Suite 520 Lynchburg, VA Phone: (434) Fax: (434) TTY/TDD: (434) Website: Resources for Independent Living, Inc Fitzhugh Avenue Richmond, Virginia Phone: (804) Fax: (804) TTY/TDD: (804) Website: Valley Associates for Independent Living, Inc. 205-B South Liberty Street Harrisonburg, VA Phone: (540) Fax: (540) TTY/TDD: (540) Website: Eastern Virginia Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living 4364-A Lankford Highway, Suite 3 Exmore, VA Phone: (757) Fax: (757) TTY/TDD: (757) Toll-free: (888) Endependence Center, Inc E. Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA Phone: (757) Fax: (757) TTY/TDD: (757) Website: Peninsula Center for Independent Living 2021-A Cunningham Drive, Suite 2 Hampton, VA Phone: (757) Fax: (757) TTY/TDD: (757) Website: Northern Virginia Access Independence, Inc. 403B South Loudoun Street Winchester, VA Phone: (540) Fax: (540) TTY/TDD: (540) Toll Free: (800) Website: disability Resource Center 409 Progress Street Fredericksburg, Virginia Phone: (540) Fax: (540) TTY/TDD: (540) Toll-free: (800) Website: ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, Virginia Phone: (703) Fax: (703) TTY/TDD: (703) Website: Independence Empowerment Center 9001 Digges Road., Suite 103 Manassas, VA Phone: (703) Fax: (703) TTY/TDD: (703) Website: 10

13 Centers for Independent Living Southside Virginia Crater District Center for Independent Living Satellite 2795 South Crater Road, Suite 1 Petersburg, VA Phone: (804) Fax: (804) TTY/TDD: (804) Piedmont Independent Living Center 509 Piney Forest Road Danville, Virginia Phone: (434) Fax: (434) TTY/TDD: (434) Website: Southwest Virginia Appalachian Independence Center, Inc. 230 Charwood Drive Abingdon, Virginia Phone: (276) Fax: (276) TTY/TDD: (276) Website: Blue Ridge Independent Living Center 1502-B Williamson Road NE Roanoke, Virginia Phone/TTY: (540) Fax: (540) Website: Clinch Independent Living Services P. O. Box 2741, East 460 Grundy, VA Phone: (276) Fax: (276) TTY/TDD: (276) Junction Center for Independent Living, Inc. 147 Plaza Road, Suite 229 P. O. Box 1210 Norton, VA Phone/TTY: (276) Fax: (276) Website: 11

14 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Accomack Department of Social Services Center Parkway Accawmacke Office Park P. O. Box 210 Accomack, VA (757) Albemarle County Department of Social Services 1600 Fifth Street, Suite A Charlottesville, VA (434) Alexandria Division of Human Services 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA (703) Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services 110 Rosedale Avenue, Suite B Covington, VA (540) Amelia Department of Social Services Dunn Street, Suite 201 Amelia, VA (804) Amherst Department of Social Services 224 Second Street P. O. Box 414 Amherst, VA (434) Appomattox Department of Social Services 124 N. Court Street P. O. Box 549 Appomattox, VA (434) Arlington County Department of Social Services 3033 Wilson Boulevard., Suite 600A Arlington, VA (703) Bath County Department of Social Services Courthouse, Ground Floor P.O. Box 7 Warm Springs, VA (540) Bedford Department of Social Services Burks-Scott Building 119 E. Main Street Bedford, VA (540) Bland County Department of Social Services 612 Main Street Bland County Court House, Suite 208 Bland, VA (276) Botetourt County Department of Social Services 20 S. Roanoke Street, Suite 102 P. O. Box 160 Fincastle, VA (540) Bristol City Department of Social Services 621 Washington Street Bristol, VA (276) Brunswick County Department of Social Services 201 Sharp Street, Suite 100 Lawrenceville, VA (434) Buchanan County Department of Social Services Route 5, Box 108E Grundy, VA (276) Buckingham County Department of Social Services Route 60 P. O. Box 170 Buckingham, VA (434)

15 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Campbell County Department of Social Services 69 Kabler Lane P.O. Box 860 Rustburg, VA (434) Caroline Department of Social Services Richmond Turnpike P.O. Box 430 Bowling Green, VA (804) Carroll County Department of Social Services Carroll County Governmental Complex Pine Street Hillsville, VA (276) Charles City Department of Social Services Courthouse Road P.O. Box 98 Charles City, VA (804) Charlotte County Department of Social Services 400 Thomas Jefferson Highway P.O. Box 440 Charlotte Court House, VA (434) Charlottesville Department of Social Services 120 Seventh Street, N.E. P.O. Box 911 Charlottesville, VA (434) Chesapeake Department of Social Services 100 Outlaw Street P.O. Box Chesapeake, VA (757) Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Department of Social Services 9501 Lucy Corr Circle P.O. Box 430 Chesterfield, VA (804) Clarke County Department of Social Services 311 E. Main Street Berryville, VA (540) Craig County Department of Social Services Court Street P. O. Box 330 New Castle, VA (540) Culpeper County Human Services 219 East Davis Street, Suite 10 Culpeper, VA (540) Cumberland County Department of Social Services 1550 Anderson Highway P. O. Box 33 Cumberland, VA (804) Danville Division of Social Services 510 Patton Street Danville, VA (434) Dickenson County Department of Social Services Brush Creek Road P.O. Box 417 Clintwood, VA (276) (276) Dinwiddie Department of Social Services Boydton Plank Road P.O. Box 107 Dinwiddie, VA (804)

16 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Essex Department of Social Services 772 Richmond Beach Road P.O. Box 1004 Tappahannock, VA (804) Fairfax County Department of Family Services Government Center Parkway Suite 232 Fairfax, VA (703) Fauquier County Department of Social Services 320 Hospital Drive, Suite 11 P.O. Box 300 Warrenton, VA (540) Floyd County Department of Social Services Courthouse Building P.O. Box 314 Floyd, VA (540) Fluvanna County Department of Social Services P.O. Box 98 Fork Union, VA (434) Franklin County Department of Social Services Virgil H. Goode Highway Rocky Mount, VA (540) Franklin City Department of Social Services 306 N. Main Street P.O. Box 601 Franklin, VA (757) Frederick County Department of Social Services 107 N. Kent Street, Third Floor Winchester, VA (540) Fredericksburg Department of Social Services 608 Jackson Street P.O. Box 510 Fredericksburg, VA (540) Galax City Department of Social Services 105 East Center Street P. O. Box 166 Galax, VA (276) Giles County Department of Social Services 211 Main Street, Suite 109 Narrows, VA (540) Gloucester Department of Social Services 6641 Short Lane P.O. Box 1390 Gloucester, VA (804) Goochland Department of Social Services 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 34 Goochland, VA (804) Grayson County Department of Social Services 129 Davis Street P.O. Box 434 Independence, VA (276) Greene County Department of Social Services Spotswood Trail Stanardsville, VA (434) Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services 1748 E. Atlantic Street P.O. Box 1136 Emporia, VA (434)

17 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Halifax County Department of Social Services 1030 Cowford Road P. O. Box 1189 Halifax, VA (434) Hampton Department of Social Services 1320 LaSalle Avenue Hampton, VA (757) Hanover County Department of Social Services S. Washington Highway Ashland, VA (804) (800) Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Department of Social Services 110 N. Mason Street P.O. Box 809 Harrisonburg, VA (540) Henrico County Department of Social Services 8600 Dixon Powers Drive P.O. Box Richmond, VA (804) Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services 20 E. Church Street P.O. Box 832 Martinsville, VA (276) Highland County Department of Social Services Courthouse Annex P.O. Box 247 Monterey, VA (540) Hopewell Department of Social Services 256 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA (804) Isle of Wight Department of Social Services Monument Circle, Suite A Isle of Wight, VA (757) James City County Department of Social Services 5249 Old Towne Road Williamsburg, VA (757) King and Queen Department of Social Services 281 Allen Circle P.O. Box 7 King and Queen Courthouse, VA (804) (804) King George Department of Social Services Kings Highway P.O. Box 130 King George, VA (540) King William Department of Social Services 172 Courthouse Lane P.O. Box 187 King William, VA (804) Lancaster County Department of Social Services 9049 Mary Ball Road P.O. Box 185 Lancaster, VA (804) Lee County Department of Social Services Main Street P.O. Box 348 Jonesville, VA (276) Loudoun County Department of Social Services 102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 200 Leesburg, VA (703)

18 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Louisa County Department of Social Services 103 McDonald Street P.O. Box 425 Louisa, VA (540) Lunenburg County Department of Social Services Courthouse Road Lunenburg, VA (434) Lynchburg Department of Social Services P.O. Box Ninth Street Lynchburg, VA (434) Madison County Department of Social Services 101 S. Main Street P.O. Box 176 Madison, VA (540) Manassas City Department of Social Services 8955 Center Street Manassas, VA (703) Manassas Park Department of Social Services City Hall 1 Park Center Court Manassas Park, VA (703) Mathews Department of Social Services Route 611, 536 Church Street P.O. Box 925 Mathews, VA (804) Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 911 Madison Street P.O. Box 400 Boydton, VA (434) Middlesex County Department of Social Services 2893 General Puller Highway P.O. Box 216 Urbanna, VA (804) Montgomery County Department of Social Services 210 S. Pepper Street P.O. Box 789 Christiansburg, VA (540) Nelson County Department of Social Services 203 Front Street P.O. Box 357 Lovingston, VA (434) New Kent Department of Social Services 3610 N. Courthouse Road P.O. Box 399 Providence Forge, VA (804) Newport News Department of Social Services Rouse Tower 6060 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA (757) Norfolk Department of Human Services Franklin Building 741 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, VA (757) Northampton County Department of Social Services 5265 The Hornes P.O. Box 568 Eastville, VA (757)

19 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Northumberland County Department of Social Services 6373 Northumberland Highway, Suite A P.O. Box 399 Heathsville, VA (804) Norton City Department of Social Services 938 Park Avenue P.O. Box 378 Norton, VA (276) (276) Nottoway County Department of Social Services 288 W. Courthouse Road P. O. Box 26 Nottoway, VA (434) Orange County Department of Social Services 146 Madison Road, Suite 201 Orange, VA (540) Page County Department of Social Services 215 W. Main Street, Suite A P.O. Box 47 Stanley, VA (540) Patrick County Department of Social Services 106 Rucker Street, Suite 128 Stuart, VA (276) Petersburg Department of Social Services 400 Farmer Street P.O. Box 2127 Petersburg, VA (804) Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services 220 H. G. McGhee Drive P.O. Box E Chatham, VA (434) Portsmouth Department of Social Services 1701 High S Street, Suite 101 Portsmouth, VA (757) Powhatan County Department of Social Services 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Suite 2 Powhatan, VA (804) Prince Edward County Department of Social Services 111 South Street P. O. Box 628 Farmville, VA (434) Prince George Department of Social Services 6450 Administration Drive, Building 12 P.O. Box 68 Prince George, VA (804) Prince William County Department of Social Services 7987 Ashton Avenue, Suite 200 Manassas, VA (703) Pulaski County Department of Social Services 143 Third Street, N.W. P.O. Box 110 Pulaski, VA (540) Radford City Department of Social Services 928 W. Main Street Radford, VA (540) Rappahannock County Department of Social Services 354 Gay Street P.O. Box 87 Washington, VA (540)

20 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Richmond City Department of Social Services Marshall Plaza Building 900 E. Marshall St. P.O. Box Richmond, VA (804) Richmond County Department of Social Services 5579 Richmond Road P.O. Box 35 Warsaw, VA (804) Roanoke City Department of Social Services 1510 Williamson Road, N.E. Roanoke, VA (540) Roanoke County Department of Social Services 220 E. Main Street P. O. Box 1127 Salem, VA (540) Rockbridge-Buena Vista-Lexington Area Social Services 20 East Preston Street Lexington, VA (540) Russell County Department of Social Services 155 Rogers Street P.O. Box 1207 Lebanon, VA (276) (276) Scott County Department of Social Services 112 Beech Street P.O. Box 637 Gate City, VA (276) Shenandoah County Department of Social Services Shenandoah County Government Center 600 N. Main Street, Suite 108 Woodstock, VA (540) Shenandoah Valley Department of Social Services (Staunton-Augusta Office) 68 Dick Huff Lane P.O. Box 7 Verona, VA (540) Shenandoah Valley Department of Social Services (Waynesboro Office) 1200 Shenandoah Avenue P.O. Box 1028 Waynesboro, VA (540) Smyth County Department of Social Services 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 200 Marion, VA (276) Southampton County Department of Social Services Administration Center Drive P.O. Box 550 Courtland, VA (757) Spotsylvania Department of Social Services Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 410 P.O. Box 249 Fredericksburg, VA (540) Stafford County Department of Social Services Stafford County Government Center 1300 Courthouse Road P.O. Box 7 Stafford, VA (540)

21 Local Departments of Social Services [accessed 10/09/07] Suffolk Department of Social Services 440 Market Street P.O. Box 1818 Suffolk, VA (757) Surry Department of Social Services Route 626, 45 School Street P.O. Box 263 Surry, VA (757) Sussex Department of Social Services Princeton Road P.O. Box 1336 Sussex, VA (434) Tazewell County Department of Social Services 315 School Street P.O. Box 149 Tazewell, VA (276) Virginia Beach Division of Social Services 3432 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA (757) Williamsburg Social Service Bureau 401 Lafayette Street Williamsburg, VA (757) Winchester Department of Social Services 33 E. Boscawen Street Winchester, VA (540) Wise County Department of Social Services 5612 Bear Creed Road P.O. Box 888 Wise, VA (276) (276) Wythe County Department of Social Services 275 S. Fourth Street Wytheville, VA (276) (276) York/Poquoson Social Services 301 Goodwin Neck Road Yorktown, VA (757) Warren County Department of Social Services 912 Warren Avenue P.O. Box 506 Front Royal, VA (540) Washington County Department of Social Services Lee Highway, Suite 100 Bristol, VA (276) Westmoreland Department of Social Services Peach Grove Lane, Kings Highway P.O. Box 302 Montross, VA (804)

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