Assistance for Families in Need

The Department of Social Services Benefit's Division would like to post some general information regarding programs available to Prince William County residents:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medical Assistance Programs and Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply for Assistance:

Complete an application

• Apply online for benefits at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/;
• Apply for SNAP, TANF, EAP, and Medical Assistance over the phone by calling 855-635-4370;
• Apply for Medical Assistance only over the phone by calling 855-242-8282;
• Get an application during office hours at your local department of social services (LDSS);
• Ask the LDSS to mail an application to you; or
• Print a copy of the application off the internet at http://www.dss.virginia.gov/ under each program under Assistance or at www.coverva.org for Medical Assistance.

File the application

• Leave the printed application at the LDSS; or
• Mail or fax the application to your LDSS.

Depending on the type of assistance you are requesting, you may need to be interviewed.