Administrative Office

The James City County Division of Social Services administers state and local/federal human service programs to citizens of James City County (adults and their families) as mandated by state/local/federal governments.



Provides the following programs:  Cardinal Care Medicaid, general relief, food stamp program, aid to dependent children, VIEW employment services for TANF recipients, fuel and cooling assistance, daycare, foster home care, adoption, protective services for child and adult, alternate adult placement, companion services, counseling and treatment, and medication services for court.

CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs. Through a single online site, you can find out what assistance you might be eligible for and submit one application saving you time and effort.  Visit CommonHelp link