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Social Services after-hours drop box:
Social Services have installed an after-hours drop box located outside of our office entrance. Due to the limited access of public transportation for county residents, the drop box allows customers who cannot visit the office during working hours, the ability to submit required documents in a timely manner. Items placed in the box are received the next business day
Policy:
In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Who We Are
At Prince Edward Department of Social Services we provide benefits and services to the citizens of Prince Edward County based on programs established by local, state and federal laws and policies. Some examples of these programs are child and adult services, foster care and adoption services, employment services, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). The Board, comprised of nine members representing both localities, governs the Department of Social Services.
Why Us
With a variety of programs to choose from, we are sure you will be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There is much more to come!
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People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities.
VDSS Mission Statement
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Mandated Reporter Portal
In emergent cases call 911
VaCPS is the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) innovative and secure website which allows mandated reporters the ability to expedite the submission of a report of suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the VDSS State Hotline.
VDSS knows partnering with mandated reporters across the Commonwealth is essential to the safety, permanency, and well-being of Virginia's children. Submitting a report regarding possible child maltreatment is the first step to begin the helping process. VDSS values your commitment to Virginia's children and your desire to strengthen families in the Commonwealth.
If you are a mandated reporter click the link to get started
https://vacps.dss.virginia.gov/VACPSWeb/
Please visit our Announcements page for more information about events and current programs.
Adult Protective Services (APS) has launched an innovative and secure APS Report Portal which allows anyone to submit, in their own words, a report of adult maltreatment in Virginia to the appropriate Local Department of Social Services (LDSS).
This portal is ONLY for a report of suspected ADULT abuse, neglect or exploitation that is NOT an emergency. For emergency cases call 911.
To submit an APS online report electronically, visit the portal landing page at: https:// www.dars.virginia.gov/aps/APSreport.htm
Virginia Adult Protective Services Reporting Portal
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