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Portsmouth Department of Social Services

1701 High Street
Suite 101
Portsmouth, VA 23704

(757) 405-1800

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Contact Information

Main
(757) 405-1800

Who We Are

The Department of Social Services offers The Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) program to assist individuals on public assistance to find permanent employment. Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation, and other work related expenses.

Some of services available are:

(1) Participants receive job leads and help locating potential employment opportunities;

(2) Some participants will receive basic job skills training;

(3) Community Work Experience - opportunities to gain real-life work experience;

(4) Education/training;

(5) Day Care Services - for qualified individuals, daycare will be provided for you during your job hunt and employment;

(6) For qualified individuals, assistance with transportation to and from work.

To be eligible for the VIEW program, you must be receiving public assistance (i.e. TANF, Food Stamps). For more information, please contact the office.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Portsmouth City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must be receiving public assistance (TANF, Food Stamps, etc); resident of Portsmouth

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referral; walk-ins accepted.
Self Refer
Yes