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Adoption - Martinsville, Henry Martinsville Social Services

20 Progress Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112

Must be a resident of Martinsville or Henry County
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Walk-ins and telephone referrals.

Martinsville, VA
Henry, VA

Description

Offered in support of families interested in adopting children, as well as providing information regarding children who become free for adoption. There are several types of adoptions: agency initiated adoptions, adoptions that are parental placements, and step-parent adoptions. A subsidy may be provided for eligible children until age 18 or 21, depending on the status of the child (if they are in school or disabled). The Child Welfare Unit performs searches for adopted children who are searching for their natural parents.

Providing organization

Henry Martinsville Social Services

Financial assistance programs; medical eligibility determination; Food Stamp Program; Temporary assistance to needy families; auxiliary grants to residents of adult homes; emergency and general relief; fuel assistance; information and referral; court services; foster care; day care; adoption, family planning, family therapy, employment aid. Emergency services include - housing, food, and prescriptions.