Important Phone Numbers
Department of Family Services Main Number, Also Public Assistance Customer Care
703-324-7500; TTY 703-222-9452
Hotlines
Child Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7400
Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711
Adult Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7450; TTY 711
Other Department of Family Services Numbers
Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources 703-324-7948; TTY 703-449-1186
Office for Children 703-324-8100; TTY 711
Medicaid Fraud 866-486-1971
Welfare Fraud 703-324-7564
Outside of Department of Family Services
Artemis House (Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence) 703-435-4940; TTY 711
Short-Term, Emergency Help for Basic Needs (Fairfax County Human Services, Coordinated Services Planning) 703-222-0880; TTY 711
Have Basic Questions About the Department of Family Services Programs? Send an Email.
Important Information About SNAP Benefits for February
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP (food stamps) recipients will receive their February food benefits in January.
Medicaid Expansion: Virginia's New Health Coverage for Adults
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, more adults living in Virginia will have access to quality low cost health care coverage. Eligibility is based on income: a single adult making up to $16,754, or a parent in a family of three making up to $28,677. Applications accepted after Nov. 1, 2018.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Dads’ Parenting Group Facilitates Domestic Violence Discussion
The term domestic violence strikes a different chord in all of us; this much was evident during a recent Father Engagement Unit Dads’ Parenting Group. The unit took advantage of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month to tackle this tough subject matter with the men in the group, many of whom have direct experience with the issue.
About the Health & Human Services System
This agency is a part of the Fairfax County Health & Human Services System (HHS). The HHS System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work and play in Fairfax County.