Services Provided
by the
Department of Social Service
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE – As a licensed adoption agency, the Tazewell County Department of Social Services provides adoption services to natural parents, children in need of adoption and to couples seeking adoption.
COMPANION SERVICES – provides protection to adults; assists adults in self care and prevent institution.
DAY CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN – Provides quality day care services for children, counseling with parents and consultation with day care directors.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – provides short term, limited financial assistance to families with children that are victims of a natural disaster.
SNAP PROGRAM formerly the FOOD STAMP PROGRAM – Provides adequate nutritious food for low income families.
GENERAL RELIEF - Provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are not eligible for TANF or SSI
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Provides a one time cash payment to low income families, disabled and elderly.
MEDICAID – Pays for health and medical care for low income people.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ADULT) – Investigations of child abuse/neglect and exploitation. Gives referrals to food banks, FEMA, Union Mission, United Way, Ministerial Associations and Service Programs.
SERVICE INTAKE – Provides referrals to food banks, FEMA, Union Mission, United Way, Ministerial Association and service programs. Provides intake and assistance to fuel assistance, CRISIS and cooling programs.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CHILD) – Investigations of child abuse and neglect. Services to children at risk of abuse/neglect. Court ordered cases to assist in custody/visitation disputes, supervised visitations, and supervision of custody matters.
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) – Provide services to children and their families who are in need.
VIEW (VIRGINIA INITIATIVE for EMPLOYMENT not WELFARE) PROGRAM – Assist, train, and prepare TANF recipients for employment.
FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT and TRAINING PROGRAM (FSET) – Assist, train, and prepare food stamp recipients for employment.