Are you in need of additional cooling during the summer?
The Senior Cool Care Program is a program that helps low-income older citizens in our jurisdiction keep cool during summer months. This program does not provide financial assistance, but it provides additional cooling at home by providing air conditioning units, window air conditioning units or fans for eligible older adults, age 60 and older. The program runs May 1 through October 31, 2025. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please call the Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources Line at 703-324-7948.
The Senior Cool Care Program is a public-private partnership sponsored by Dominion Energy and administered by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services through the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.
Heating and cooling costs can be a significant strain on household budgets. There are several options for energy assistance programs:
- Cooling Assistance helps keep vulnerable Fairfax County residents cool during the summer months. To be eligible, at least one household member must be: 60 or older, 5 or younger, or disabled according to Social Security, Medicaid or 100% Veteran’s Administration. Applications accepted June 15-August 15.
- Fuel Assistance helps pay heating costs for eligible households. Applications accepted from the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Approvals are notified in December and benefits are paid out starting in January.
- Crisis Assistance supports households facing a “no heat” situation, like broken equipment or a disconnection notice. Applications accepted November 1-March 15.