TANF - Amherst, Amherst County Social Services
224 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521
Must be a resident of Amherst County. Must meet program guidelines to qualify.
8:30am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
Spanish
Walk-ins and telephone referrals. Screen for eligibility and apply online at: commonhelp.virginia.gov or call the enterprise call center.
Amherst, VA
Direct money payment to families to provide for basic need for children deprived by reason of the absence of one parent who does not provide parental support. Also provides for two parent families with an unemployed parent who meets the criteria, or who are temporarily or permanently disabled.
Amherst County Social Services
Provides social work services, financial services, and volunteer opportunities administered according to state and federal regulations.