Administrative Office

The Administrative Office for the Fairfax Department of Social Services can provide information about benefit programs and services that promote self-reliance and protection through the provision of community-based services and help families meet basic needs.



In Fairfax County, the Department of Family Services (DFS) administers social services programs, including protective services for adults and children; foster care and adoption programs; disability services; adult services; employment services; and benefits or public assistance programs to residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.



A central intake phone line provides information and referrals. Many DFS-administered programs receive federal and/or state funding and have specific eligibility requirements.

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

The TTY telephone number to call is 711.



Aging Information Specialists 703-324-7948; TTY 703-449-1186; Toll-Free: 1-866-503-0217

Multi-lingual staff available; for faster service bring your own interpreter; Call ahead for sign language}.