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Buckingham County Department of Social Services

13360 West James Anderson Hwy
P O Box 170,
Buckingham, VA 23921

(434) 969-4246

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Contact Information

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(434) 969-4246

Who We Are

Buckingham County Department of Social Services offers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  TANF provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs if the family is responsible for the care of a minor child.  Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation, and other work related expenses.  The TANF program initiative has time to limited benefits, a strong work requirement, and a social contract that sets out the responsibilities of and expectations for recipients of public assistance and the government.

An eligible child must be under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19, going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18, living with a parent or other relative, and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant.



Further information about programs, policies, and applications is available through the Virginia Department of Social Services website.   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.  

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Buckingham County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must reside in Buckingham County; call for other eligibility criteria. 18 years and younger

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Call the office for more information. Visit the website. You may also apply for benefits onine at CommonHelp.
Self Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency