Administrative Office, Human Service Programs

York/Poquoson Social Services provides a broad array of human service programs for county residents who have financial, social, educational, health, and emotional needs. The department serves on the front line of intervention, assessment, service provision, and/or referral to appropriate agencies and organizations in the York County/Poquoson area.

Services listed on this website are either sponsored by the Virginia Department of Social Services and/or local Initiatives. The Services are divided into three categories of programs:



1. Benefit Programs

2. Service Programs

3. Community Involvement 

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, TANF, VIEW. Call for eligibility.

Languages Spoken:  English.  Interpretation services are available for all other languages (based on availability).

CommonHelp is the Virginia Department of Social Services fast and easy way to screen and apply online for many benefit programs. To access CommonHelp click on CommonHelp