Virginia Department of Social Services

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time,VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities. 

VDSS Mission 

People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities 

VDSS Vision 

A Commonwealth in which individuals and families have access to adequate, affordable, high-quality human/social services that enable them to be the best they can