The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) operates within a three-part system that includes our 120 local departments of social services (LDSS) and the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP). VDSS proudly serves alongside 13,000 state and local human services professionals who ensure nearly three million Virginians have access to critical services and resources.
Our mission is to design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being.
Every day, we partner with communities, organizations and stakeholders across the Commonwealth to ensure all Virginians have the resources and opportunities they need to build strong futures.
Grounded in our commitment to public service, our work is guided by five core values:
Primero la gente
Demonstrating service, respect and compassion in every interaction.
Abraza las diferencias
Seeking and honoring the skills, creativity and contributions of others.
Comprométete con la excelencia
Performing high-quality work with integrity, civility and accountability.
Piensa en grande
Focusing on opportunities to learn, innovate, improve and transform.
Ganar juntos
Celebrating the successful outcomes of strong and collaborative partnerships.
The Virginia Department of Social Services is guided by agency leadership, statewide divisions and local partners working together to support Virginians, strengthen families and serve communities across the Commonwealth.
Comisionado
Comisionado de VDSS
Duke Storen serves as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, leading agency programs, services and operations that help Virginians meet basic needs, support families and strengthen communities.
Agency leadership
Senior agency leaders
The Commissioner is supported by the Chief Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, directors, senior leaders and more than 1,500 social services professionals committed to serving Virginians.
Learn more about how VDSS is organized by viewing the organizational chart .
El Virginia Department of Social Services es una de las agencias estatales más grandes de Virginia. Trabajamos junto a 120 departamentos locales, oficinas regionales 5 y agencias de acción comunitaria 31 para implementar programas en todas 134 localidades de Virginia.
El Programa de Adopción de Virginia ayuda a los niños en acogida a encontrar hogares seguros y permanentes cuando no pueden regresar con sus familias.
Los Servicios de Protección Infantil ayudan a proteger a menores de 18 respondiendo a denuncias de abuso o negligencia.
La Ejecución de Mantención Infantil ayuda a padres y cuidadores a establecer y gestionar casos de mantención infantil y paternidad.
El sistema de acogida en Virginia ofrece a los niños hogares seguros y temporales mientras trabaja para reunir a las familias cuando es seguro.
Virginia ayuda a los refugiados y a sus familias a adaptar, encontrar estabilidad y construir un futuro estable.
Virginia Department of Social Services ofrece beneficios y apoyo para ayudar a las personas a cubrir necesidades básicas y construir estabilidad.
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