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Future Social Services building will be ‘child-friendly and trauma-informed’

Posted on April 9, 2026.

Henrico County Social Services is expanding its offices to a future site near the Human Services Building on Dixon Powers Drive. The two-story brick building is set to open in spring 2028.

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SNAP food benefits: What to know, how to help

Posted on October 31, 2025.

Henrico is working closely with neighboring localities and Feed More, central Virginia’s nonprofit food bank, to ensure that the nutritional needs of all residents are met. Food is available through a network of pantries across the region. Residents are encouraged to donated food and money to Feed More if they are able.

Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance to be available for SNAP participants

Posted on October 29, 2025.

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.

Federal government shutdown could impact SNAP benefits. USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Putting Healthy Food within Reach.

SNAP benefits may be unavailable beginning Nov. 1 due to federal government shutdown

Posted on October 22, 2025.

Henrico County recognizes that this service disruption would pose a hardship for many individuals and families. Along with neighboring localities, the county is coordinating with Feed More to ensure that residents’ nutritional needs are met.

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

Posted on September 15, 2025.

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.

Henrico Social Services to host Sept. 23 job fair for eligibility workers

Posted on September 13, 2024.

Henrico County’s Department of Social Services is hosting a job fair for people interested in becoming eligibility workers.

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

Posted on July 28, 2023.

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.

Gretchen Brown named director of Social Services

Posted on May 23, 2023.

Gretchen I. Brown has been appointed director of the Henrico County Department of Social Services, effective May 20.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 17 to highlight Social Services, Habitat for Humanity

Posted on October 10, 2022.

Meeting on Monday, Oct. 17 to highlight the roles and services of the Department of Social Services and Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity

Financial assistance available to eligible renters impacted by COVID-19

Posted on February 25, 2021.

Henrico’s emergency program has already covered nearly $400,000 in costs

Henrico launches rental assistance program for residents impacted by the COVID economy

Posted on July 10, 2020.

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.

A calm, comfortable place for kids

Posted on March 9, 2020.

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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