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Financial Services/Benefit Programs - Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services Benefit Programs such as FOOD STAMPS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), MEDICAID, GENERAL RELIEF (GR), AUXILIARY GRANTS (AG), ENERGY ASSISTANCE (EA), and TAX RELIEF.
Financial Assistance Programs include money, coupons, or authorization cards to obtain food, clothing and shelter, medical care, etc.
All Financial Assistance programs have maximum income levels that vary from program to program. Recipients must provide statements of wages, bank records, property value, value of life insurance, stocks, bonds, motor vehicles, etc.
To receive services from a Financial Assistance program offered by Newport News Department of Social Services, the individual or family must reside in Newport News and be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted alien.
The Virginia Department of Social Services has web-based on-line screening that lets needy individuals see if they may be eligible for food stamps, cash assistance, children’s health insurance, Medicaid for Pregnant Women, energy assistance or child care. The screening asks a few questions and provides a preliminary answer. This preliminary screening does not take the place of an application or interview. It does not confirm actual eligibility. For a final determination, you must complete an application for benefits and be interviewed at the Newport News Department of Social services.
For more information please click on any of the following links:
- General assistance information
- DSS forms and applications
