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Adult, Family and Children's Services
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services offers several programs and services which assist adults, families and children, including adoption programs, adult protective services, Christmas Mother, child protective services, companion services, foster care, foster care prevention, independent living and long term care.
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Aging and Disability Resources
Aging and Disability Resources is Chesterfield County's leading resource for caregivers, older adults and individuals with physical and sensory disabilities.
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Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a system for issuing SNAP benefits using debit card technology.
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Family and Teen Resources
Find resources specific for families and teens.
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Financial and Basic Needs Assistance
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services offers several programs which assist individuals and families with their financial and basic needs, including auxiliary grant program, child care assistance, energy assistance program, general relief program,, medical assistance - Medicaid, refugee assistance program, supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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Housing Assistance
Chesterfield and Colonial Heights residents seeking information on housing due to the risk of being homeless, are homeless, or in need of low- and moderate-income based housing.
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Know Your Rights and Resources
View federal, state and regional resources on the topics of age, credit, disabilities, education, employment, housing, legal counsel, public accommodations, refugees and voting.
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Mental Health Support Services - Adult Services
Adult Services provides individualized mental health counseling services to adults over the age of 18. Consumers seek services for a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, substance use disorder and a variety of interpersonal problems.
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Mobility Services
Mobility Services is focused on improving existing transportation options and coordinating a community-wide transportation service network comprised of the transportation providers to meet the needs of our citizens. Persons in need may include older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals without personal vehicles.
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Multicultural Engagement
Learn about Multicultural Engagement options offered in Chesterfield County.
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Personal Property Tax Relief, Classifications and Exemptions
Learn more about available Virginia personal property tax relief (PPTR) and personal property tax exemptions options, including vehicle eligibility, interstate commerce motor carriers and apportionment, alternative personal property tax classifications (volunteer vehicles, adaptive equipment vehicles and religious association vehicles), military, and veterans.
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Positive Parenting
Access information about the Positive Parenting program.
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Prevention Services and Parenting Education
Prevention Services promotes individual, family and community behavioral wellness. We value collaboration across systems, early identification and intervention, parent empowerment, preventing substance misuse, and promoting emotional health and wellness. Our services include community education about mental health and suicide prevention, consultation with early childhood providers, parent education, and youth prevention programs.
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Real Estate Tax Relief and Exemptions
Certain qualified individuals are eligible for real estate tax relief or tax exemptions, including the elderly and disabled, emergency services providers, surviving spouses, and veterans.
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides high-quality nutritional care and food to our participants. WIC also provides breastfeeding education during pregnancy and breastfeeding support after delivery.