COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF RESOURCES

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Bill Assistance:

Federal and state protections are now in place to help renters and homeowners unable to make their monthly payments due to COVID-19. There are also resources available for property owners, developers and the homeless. Visit Stay Home Virginia.

• Mortgage relief: There’s help if you’re getting behind on your VHDA mortgage.

• Homelessness: If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, contact your local homeless crisis response system.

• Child Support: Have child support questions or need information about modifying your child support obligation due to a change in income? Email askdcse@dss.virginia.gov, visit the 24-hour online payment and case information portal, or call the DCSE Customer Service Center at +1 (800) 468-8894.

 

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Local Food Assistance:

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• Food for Children: text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877

  • Get help finding meal sites for children.

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Apply online for SNAP, which provides low-income households with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used at grocery stores and other food retailers.

• Food Pantries: The Federation of Virginia Food Banks has listings of local food pantries across Virginia. To find one near you, visit the Federation of Virginia Food Banks.

  • You can also find local food banks at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission’s website.

 

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Local Child Care Assistance:

 

Resources are available for parents and employers in search of information regarding the lates models of instruction due to COVID-19. Visit www.ChildCareVA.com.

• Visit www.VaChildCare.com to complete an online search for care or a search request form, or call +1 (866) 543-7852 to discuss your child care needs, ask questions, and receive a personalized list of referrals.

• Child Care Subsidy Program: Apply online through CommonHelp for the Child Care Subsidy Program, which assists families with child care costs for children under 13.

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources:

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If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or assault, please know that there are local resources available. Always be sure to call 911 if they or you are in a life-threatening situation. A comprehensive list of resources available can be found at www.covid19.virginia.gov.

• Alexandria’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline:  +1 (703) 746-4911

• Alexandria’s 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline:  +1 (703) 684-7273 

• Fairfax County’s 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline:  +1 (703) 360-7273

• Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline:  +1 (800) 838-8238

 

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Resources to find Health Insurance:

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• Medicaid: Use this screening tool to see if you're eligible to apply for Medicaid through CommonHelp.

• Federal Marketplace: Purchase health insurance on the federal marketplace.