Administrative Office

Administrative office of the Lancaster County Department of Social Services provides information about benefit programs and social services for the economically and socially disadvantaged. Services include state and local hospitalization, Fuel Assistance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Medicaid, food stamps, adoption, day care, foster care, adult and child protective services, adult services, family services, and employment services.

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