TANF - Tappahannock, Essex Department of Social Services
772 Richmond Beach Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Eligibility
Essex County families; children who are eligible are under the age of 18,
or if 18, must graduate high school before they turn 19; must go to
school regularly if between the ages of 5 and 18; living with a parent
or other relative; and a US citizen or eligible immigrant. Screening
available at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov
Hours
8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday
(804) 443-3561
Voice
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Walk-ins and telephone referrals. Screen for eligibility and apply online at: commonhelp.virginia.gov or call the enterprise call center 855-635-4370.
Service area
Essex, VA
The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs.
What's Here
Providing organization
Essex Department of Social Services
To preserve and protect the family by providing government resources and services in order to promote self-reliance and independence.