Virginia Benefit Programs

The Virginia Department of Social Services offers programs that provide food, health care, child care, cash assistance and energy help. These benefits give families and individuals a safety net during hard times and help them move toward stability and independence.

What Do I Need to Apply?

Most applications require:

Full name and address
Date of birth
Social Security number
Citizenship or immigration status
Proof of income or tax filing information

Each program may have different requirements. See below for details.

Benefit Programs

المساعدة الغذائية (SNAP)

Helps families buy groceries and improve nutrition.

What you’ll need: Name, address
Apply: المساعدة المشتركة
Manage your card: Connect EBT

المساعدة المؤقتة للأسر المحتاجة (TANF)

Provides short-term cash assistance for families with children.

What you’ll need: Name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, citizenship status
Apply: المساعدة المشتركة

المساعدة في مجال الطاقة

Helps with heating, cooling and energy efficiency costs.

What you’ll need: Name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, citizenship status
Apply: المساعدة المشتركة

المساعدة الطبية

Covers health care for eligible individuals and families.

What you’ll need: Name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, citizenship status, tax filing info
Apply: CommonHelp or through the Virginia Insurance Marketplace

مساعدة رعاية الطفل

Helps families pay for child care so parents can work or attend school.

What you’ll need: Name, address, date of birth, citizenship status
Apply: At CommonHelp
لمزيد من المعلومات: Child Care VA

Note: Child care renewals and changes cannot be made online.

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