TANF - Glen Allen, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Virginia Department of Social Services

5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Eligibility

For a child to be eligible he must be: Under the age 18, or if 18, but not yet 19, enrolled and attending a secondary school or vocational/technical school of secondary equivalency and is meeting the enrollment and attendance requirements as determined by the local school board Living with a parent or other relative A U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant

Hours

Website services available 24/7.

(855) 635-4370

Voice

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/tanf/index.cgi

Application process

Apply online for benefits at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/ Apply over the phone by calling the Enterprise Call Center at 1-855-635-4370 Ask the LDSS to mail an application to you and return to local office.

Service area

Description

Provides eligible families with children a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation and other work related expenses. Refer to web site for more detailed information.

What's Here

TANF

Providing organization

Virginia Department of Social Services

Provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time, VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities.