Henrico News Archives for Tag: Social Services

Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

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Due to expected delays and gaps in accessing benefits, Henrico is collaborating with neighboring localities and Feed More, central Virginia’s nonprofit food bank, to ensure that the community’s nutritional needs are met. About 116,000 individuals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the city of Richmond typically qualify for SNAP. Continue reading Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

Henrico Social Services to host Sept. 17 recruitment event for benefits program specialists

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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.

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Child Care Subsidy Program: ‘A lifesaver’ that makes care more affordable

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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.

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A calm, comfortable place for kids

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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.

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