Public Assistance and Employment Services (PAES)

Apply online any time, any day at CommonHelp.

Apply by phone for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and more. Call the Enterprise Call Center at 1-833-5CALLVA.

Get an application mailed to you. Call 703-324-7500.

Download an application for Medicaid (English, Spanish)

Download an application for SNAP, TANF, General Relief and more (English, Spanish).

Provide Your Documents

• Drop off your documents any time, any day at a secure drop box location.
• Email your documents any time, any day, to DFSMyCase@fairfaxcounty.gov.
• Fax your documents to 703-653-6679 any time, any day. 
• Mail your documents to:
  12011 Government Center Parkway
  Suite 232, Pennino Building
  Fairfax, VA 22035

Learn from videos: 

• How to Apply for Assistance Using CommonHelp
• Using CommonHelp After Applying
• How to Apply for Health Coverage (English)
• Cobertura de salud de bajo costo y de calidad (Spanish)
   

Send an email.

Call our Customer Call Center at 703-324-7500, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – food assistance)

• P-EBT is for children enrolled in the free or reduced price meal program.
• Use the P-EBT (SNAP) card at farmers markets.

Medicaid (health insurance)

• Beginning July 1, 2021, Medicaid will include dental coverage.
• Free or Low-Cost Medical Care for Children

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families – financial assistance)

Child Care Assistance

Energy Assistance (heating and cooling)

• Fan Care for Ages 60+ (electric fan distribution program)

Employment Services

• Job seekers and employers in Northern Virginia have access to a comprehensive system of employment and training services and resources. Learn about employment and training or call 703-533-5400.

Call our Customer Call Center at 703-324-7500, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.