Virginia Department of Social Services

VDSS is one of the Commonwealth’s largest government agencies and is comprised of approximately 2,000 state staff who proudly serve alongside more than 10,000 employees of 120 local departments of social services and community action agencies to deliver critical social services to Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens. VDSS is committed to ensuring Virginians have access to the high-quality human services and resources needed to enhance their individual and collective well-being, and shape strong futures for themselves, their families, and communities. The agency provides services and resources in the areas of food and energy assistance, foster care and adoption, child support, and abuse and neglect prevention, among others.