Workers help residents access benefits such as food assistance, medical coverage and financial assistance
The Henrico County Department of Social Services will host a recruitment event Wednesday, Sept. 17 for individuals interested in working as benefits program specialists. The event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Henrico Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road.
Continue reading Henrico Social Services to host Sept. 17 recruitment event for benefits program specialists
State program promotes school readiness, removes family barriers for education and employment
Henrico County is seeing a surge of interest in a state program that makes child care more affordable for qualifying, low-income parents and caregivers who are working, seeking employment or going to school.
Continue reading Child Care Subsidy Program: ‘A lifesaver’ that makes care more affordable
Henrico’s emergency program has already covered nearly $400,000 in costs
Continue reading Financial assistance available to eligible renters impacted by COVID-19
Henrico residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and are at risk of losing their rental house or apartment can apply for emergency support through the Henrico COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.
Continue reading Henrico launches rental assistance program for residents impacted by the COVID economy
Amariah Williams could sense the awkwardness when a 2-year-old boy in foster care met with his parents in a conference room at the Henrico County Department of Social Services.
Weeks later, she felt a sense of ease when they gathered in the agency’s new Family Visitation Room.
The space is warm and inviting, like a living room or playroom. It’s furnished with soft, comfortable seating, floor lamps, a Lego-building wall, books and interactive toys.
Continue reading A calm, comfortable place for kids