TANF - Richmond, Richmond Department of Social Services
300 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Eligibility
The family must have a child under the age of 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19. The child must be regularly attending school if they are between the ages of five and 18. The child must be living with a parent or other relative. The child must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant. A child will not be eligible if born to or adopted by a TANF recipient more than 10 months after an applicant begins to receive TANF payments.
Hours
8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
(804) 646-7212
Voice
Languages
German, Russian, Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Tagalog, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese
Application process
An appointment is required. Call the office for more information.
Fees
No Fee
Service area
Richmond, VA
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Virginia Initiative for Education and Work Program (VIEW) provide eligible families with monthly cash payments to meet their basic needs.
What's Here
Providing organization
Richmond Department of Social Services
To strengthen families, assure safety, promote self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for all citizens of the city of Richmond through community engagement.