Helpful resources
This page contains helpful links to resources, videos that can help answer your questions, and information designed to help you care for your family.
Locate an Agency Near You
Search for the agency by county or town using the search box below.
| Agency | Address | Phone | Fax | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Department of Social Services | 1600 Fifth St. Suite A Charlottesville, VA 22902 | (434) 972-4010 | (434) 972-4080 | Kaki Dimock |
| Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services | 110 Rosedale Ave. Suite B Covington, VA 24426 | (540) 965-1780 | (540) 965-1772 | Dawn Riddle |
| Amherst Department of Social Services | 224 Second St. P. O. Box 414 Amherst, VA 24521 | (434) 946-9330 | (434) 946-9319 | Susan Mays |
| Appomattox Department of Social Services | 318 Court St. P. O. Box 549 Appomattox, VA 24522 | (434) 352-7125 | (434) 352-0064 | Brad Burdette |
| Bath County Department of Social Services | 65 Courthouse Hill Road P.O. Box 7 Warm Springs, VA 24484 | (540) 839-7271 | (540) 839-7278 | Jason Miller |
| Bedford Department of Social Services | Burks-Scott Building 119 E. Main St. PO Box 1187 Bedford, VA 24523 | (540) 586-7750 | (540) 587-0781 | Andy Crawford |
| Botetourt County Department of Social Services | 220 Commons Parkway P. O. Box 99 Daleville, VA 24083 | (540) 591-5960 | (540) 591-5969 | Susan Goad |
| Campbell County Department of Social Services | 69 Kabler Lane P.O. Box 860 Rustburg, VA 24588 | (434) 332-9585 | (434) 332-9699 | Lisa Linthicum |
| Charlotte County Department of Social Services | 400 Thomas Jefferson Hwy PO Box 440 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 | (434) 542-5164 | (434) 542-5692 | Sari Goff |
| Charlottesville Department of Social Services | 120 Seventh St. N.E. P.O. Box 911 Charlottesville, VA 22902 | (434) 970-3451 | (434) 970-3555 | Susan Moffett |
| Craig County Department of Social Services | 177 Court St. P. O. Box 330 New Castle, VA 24127 | (540) 864-5117 | (540) 864-6662 | James Weber |
| Danville Division of Social Services | 510 Patton St. P. O. Box 3300 Danville, VA 24541 | (434) 799-6543 | (434) 797-8818 | John Moody |
| Franklin County Department of Social Services | 120 East Court Street Rocky Mount, VA 24151 P.O. Box 418 Rocky Mount, VA 24151 | (540) 483-9247 | (540) 483-1933 | Anita (Toni) Turner |
| Halifax County Department of Social Services | 1030 Cowford Road P. O. Box 1189 Halifax, VA 24558 | (434) 476-6594 | (434) 476-5258 | Kathy E. Andrews |
| Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | 20 Progress Drive P.O. Drawer 4946 Martinsville, VA 24115 | (276) 656-4300 | (276) 656-4398 | Amy Rice |
| Highland County Department of Social Services | 158 Courthouse Lane Courthouse Annex P.O. Box 247 Monterey, VA 24465 | (540) 468-2199 | (540) 468-3099 | Emily Malcolm |
| Lynchburg Department of Human Services | 99 9th St. P.O. Box 6798 Lynchburg, VA 24505 | (434) 455-5850 | (434) 847-1785 | Preston Sellers |
| Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services | 911 Madison St. P.O. Box 400 Boydton VA 23917 | (434) 738-6138 | (434) 738-6150 | Sandra Gregory |
| Nelson County Department of Social Services | 203 Front St. P.O. Box 357 Lovingston, VA 22949 | (434) 263-7160 | (434) 263-8605 | Angela Rose |
| Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services | 220 H. G. McGhee Drive P.O. Box E Chatham, VA 24531 | (434) 432-7281 | (434) 432-0923 | Christopher R. Spain MPA |
| Roanoke City Department of Social Services | 1510 Williamson Road N.E. Roanoke, VA 24012 | (540) 853-2591 | (540) 853-2027 | Steven Martin |
| Roanoke County Department of Social Services | 220 E. Main St. P. O. Box 1127 Salem, VA 24153 | (540) 387-6087 | (540) 387-6210 | Joyce Earl |
| Rockbridge-Buena Vista-Lexington Area Social Services | 20 E. Preston St. Lexington, VA 24450 | (540) 463-7143 | (540) 464-9110 | Dinah R. Clark |
| Shenandoah Valley Dept. of Social Services (Staunton-Augusta Office) | 68 Dick Huff Lane P.O. Box 7 Verona, VA 24482 | (540) 245-5800 | (540) 245-5880 | Anita Harris |
| Shenandoah Valley Dept. of Social Services (Waynesboro Office) | 1200 Shenandoah Ave. Waynesboro, VA 22980 | (540) 942-6646 | (540) 942-6658 | Anita Harris |
Engaging Kinship Caregivers
This 5 module series from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores the topics of Guilt, Loss & Ambivalence, Projection & Transference, Hope, Fantasy, & Denial, and Loyalty Issues.
Additional Virginia Resources
Additional kinship care information and resources can be found on the following sites:
| Resource | How it may help |
|---|---|
| www.211virginia.org | Virginia service directory. Talk to a customer service specialist—dial 211. |
| www.dss.virginia.gov | Virginia Department of Social Services. |
| www.dss.virginia.gov/family/dcse | Division of Child Support Enforcement, Virginia Department of Social Services. |
| www.grandfamilies.org/ | National legal resource for relative caregivers. |
| www.newfoundva.org/about-kinship | NewFound Families Virginia kinship care resource site. |
| www.coverva.org | Cover Virginia: Connecting Virginians to affordable health insurance. |
| www.dmas.virginia.gov | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. |
| www.childwelfare.gov | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| www.aarp.org/quicklink | Your guide to public benefits. |
| www.retireguide.com/guides/self-care-raising-grandchildren/ | Providing resources to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. |
