Administrative Office

Southampton County Department of Social Services offers benefit programs and services that promote self-reliance and protection through the provision of community-based services and helps families meet basic needs.

Some programs available are adult services, adult protective services, child care assistance, child protective services, daycare provider information, energy assistance program, food stamps, foster care services, general relief, auxiliary grants, state and local hospitalization, Cardinal Care Medicaid eligibility, Cardinal Care Medicaid long term care, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Virginia Independence Program (VIEW).

CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs. Through a single online site, you can find out what assistance you might be eligible for and submit one application saving you time and effort.  Visit CommonHelp



Call Child Protective Services at 800-552-7096 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call Adult Protective Services at 888-832-3858 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.