• Amelia Courthouse Sanitary District
• Animal Control
• Board of Supervisors
• Building Department
• Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Commissioner of the Revenue
• Commonwealth's Attorney
• Community Development/Planning Department
• County Administrator
• County Attorney
• Department of Economic Development/I.D.A.
• Department of Emergency Management
• Department of Environmental Services
• Department of Social Services
• Erosion and Sediment Control
• Finance Department
• Fire Department
• Historical Society
• Library
• Parks & Recreation
• Public Schools
• Public Works
• Registrar
• Sheriff
• Treasurer
• Virginia Cooperative Extension Service

Martha Pullen
Director

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.






Mission Statement

The Amelia County Department of Social Services is a public human service agency providing financial assistance and/or supportive services toward the goals of increased self-sufficiency and protection for the citizens of Amelia County.

Information

APPLY ON LINE

Applications for certain social services programs including SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Energy Assistance and Child Day Care are now being accepted online through the CommonHelp online application system.  Virginians can go online to screen, apply, check on the status of their applications, and update and renew their benefits. Click here to go to the CommonHelp Web Page.

2-1-1 Virginia

2-1-1 Virginia works in conjunction with the Department of Social Services to connect individuals with free information on available community services. By dialing 2-1-1, you will be able to talk with a trained professional who listens to your situation and suggests a source of help. All referrals are confidential.

For more information on 2-1-1 Virginia, please click on the link provided below.

Trained staff are on call 24 hours a day for emergency response to child abuse/neglect. For after hours reporting of child abuse/neglect, call 1-800-552-7096.

The Amelia County Department of Social Services provides various services and financial assistance to the citizens of Amelia County. These include but are not limited to: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as food stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (families with dependent children), Medicaid, seasonal assistance for heating and cooling, adoption, child support services, foster care, adult and child protection services and child day care.

Eligibility requirements vary among the different types of assistance. To learn more about these programs and the many other services offered by the Department of Social Services, go to www.dss.virginia.gov or click on the link provided below.

Thinking About Fostering/Adopting a Child or Children?

Learn more about the need for foster/adoptive families. Get information to help you determine if your family is the right fit to foster/adopt a child or children.  Determine your next steps by calling the Amliea County Department of Social Services at 804-561-2681.  A social worker will be happy to set up an orientation session for you to find out more about fostering or adopting a child.
 

Board of Social Services

The Amelia County Board of Social Services is a five-member administrative board appointed by the Amelia County Board of Supervisors. The social services Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the social services office. Meetings are open to the public.
 

Links

• 2-1-1 Virginia
• Crossroads Community Services
• Madeline's House
• Virginia Department of Health
• Virginia Department of Social Services
• Virginia Disability Board

Links (Internal)

• Board Members