Amherst County Social Service

The Roanoke County Department of Social Services, managed by the Virginia Department of Social Services, promotes citizen independence, self-reliance and protection through community-based services. It offers financial assistance, emotional support and social services to eligible citizens. The department s individual and family grants program gives financial help to victims of major disasters. The Roanoke County Department of Social Services operates a fuel assistance program for low-income households. Its refugee program provides medical and cash assistance to eligible refugees who settle in Virginia. The department also operates food assistance, general relief, weatherization and temporary aid programs. The Roanoke County Department of Social Services is located in Salem, Va.

The Adult Division provides a range of programs and services for adults. It offers general relief, energy assistance, adult protective, and state and local hospitalization services. The division also provides companion, nursing, long-term care, emergency and case management services for disabled people and senior citizens. In addition, the Adult Division offers the Medicaid and Food Stamps programs. It is a part of the Department of Social Services, which is governed by the County of Albemarle in Virginia. The department operates the Families and Children Division, which provides employment, adoption, family support, and child and foster care services. It also offers the Bright Stars and the Family Unification Programs.

Amherst County Administration Building, located at 153 Washington St in Amherst, VA, serves as the central hub for government services and community activities in Amherst County. As the upper level of the County School Administration Building, this facility provides a convenient and accessible location for meetings, agendas, permits, and maps, ensuring efficient and effective communication between the government and the community.Generated from the website