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EngAGE in Henrico | Advocate for the Aging Office

Advocate for the Aging Ashlee Giles

The Advocate for the Aging’s Office strives to fulfill needs of Henrico County’s aging population by enhancing social engagement, wellness, and independence.

The Advocate for the Aging serves Henrico residents 60 and older, their family members, and caregivers by:

• Providing information and referral services
• Assisting caregivers
• Communicating current and changing needs of the aging population to Henrico County government agencies
• Raising awareness about aging services offered by all county agencies and departments

Learn more about services, resources and engagement opportunities. Subscribe to the quarterly newsletter today!

Department of Medical Assistance Services

Virginia Medicaid has begun our return to normal enrollment processes. Call Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590) to learn how you can keep or obtain Medical Assistance coverage. Visit CoverVA and dmas.virginia.gov/ for more information.

Henrico County Government YouTube Medicaid Announcements

• Muy pronto se reanudarán las revisiones de elegibilidad de Medicaid
• Normal Medicaid Enrollment Processes Will Resume Soon
• Normal Medicaid Enrollment Processes Will Resume Soon

Henrico Christmas Mother

If you live in Henrico County and are experiencing financial distress, Henrico Christmas Mother can help make the holidays a little brighter for you and your family.

Families with children, seniors (65+ years old), and disabled adults can apply. Qualification required. Please download and complete the application on henricochristmasmother.org/ prior to the interview. Returning and new applicants must apply in person each year. No appointment is necessary. Please be in line prior to the closing time to be seen.

For program and qualification details, visit henricochristmasmother.org/

2024 Application Dates

• Monday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• New: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 21, 2-6 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Housing Families First

At Housing Families First, we work to address and solve family homelessness in the Richmond region, and we are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to create positive change in our community. Through the collective efforts and support of those who walk beside us, we continue to make strides toward a future where every family has a safe place to call home.

• Mission
• Programs
• Give Help

Visit housingfamiliesfirst.org/ for information and resources.

Housing Search Tips

ENERGY ASSISTANCE – The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. To be eligible, households must have a heating or cooling expense and gross monthly income may not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level. Applications for Fuel, Crisis, and Cooling assistance are accepted at the local departments of social services. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance.