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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help3 programs
- Work3 programs
- Disability2 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Virginia agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Virginia Department of Social Services
CommonHelp
For food benefits, cash help for families, emergency cash help, Medicaid, children's health coverage, help with heating bills, and help paying for child care.
commonhelp.virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia WIC Participant Portal
For WIC.
myvawic.org
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia's Insurance Marketplace
For health insurance plans, Medicaid, and children's health coverage.
marketplace.virginia.gov
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Employment Commission Customer Self Service
For unemployment.
uidirect.vec.virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Social Services
MyChildSupport
For child support.
mychildsupport.dss.virginia.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Virginia, and how to reach them.
Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Virginia.gov.
Good to know
Agency contact numbers and program pages were checked against official Virginia agency websites. General Relief and TANF auxiliary or special cash programs may be administered locally; Virginia has no statewide general assistance program for all low-income adults.
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