Contact Information:
City of Richmond Social Services
300 E Franklin Building
300 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
Customer Care Center:
Call 3-1-1
(804) 646-7212 (Outside Richmond Area)
Adult Protective Services:
(804) 646-7405
After normal business hours (888) 832-3858
How do I apply for benefits?
Call: (855) 635-4370
www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
Fax a paper application to: (804) 646-7018
Locations:
Downtown:
300 E. Franklin Building
300 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
South Richmond:
Southside Community Services Center
4100 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224-1745
Division of Economic Support and Independence (ES&I)
The Division of Economic Support and Independence focuses on promoting economic stability and independence for single adults and families.
Child Daycare Assistance
Families with children who need daycare may benefit from this child-centered, family-focused, childcare assistance program. The Department of Social Services provides child daycare assistance for children attending center-based and home-based programs licensed or registered with the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Apply for Child Daycare Assistance Online
Check or Renew Benefits/ Report Changes
Eligibility
Families with children under the age of 13 may be eligible for assistance if:
- They meet income eligibility criteria.
- The parents are in TANF or VIEW education and job training programs.
- The children are participating in Head Start.
Families not participating in TANF or VIEW may be able to receive assistance by contributing only part of the cost for care.
Assistance is also available to families with children physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves or under court supervision.
Helpful Resources
Search for a Child Day Care Provider
Learn About Child Day Care
Choosing Quality Child Care
