COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF RESOURCES
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.
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Mortgage relief: There’s help if you’re getting behind on your VHDA mortgage.
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Homelessness: If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, contact your local homeless crisis response system.
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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.
Local Food Assistance:
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Food for Children: text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877
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Get help finding meal sites for children.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources:
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.
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Alexandria’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: +1 (703) 746-4911
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Alexandria’s 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline: +1 (703) 684-7273
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Fairfax County’s 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: +1 (703) 360-7273
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Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline: +1 (800) 838-8238
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.
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Federal Marketplace: Purchase health insurance on the federal marketplace.