Administrative Office

The Administrative Office for the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services offers information about benefit programs and services that promote self-reliance and protection through the provision of community-based services and help families meet basic needs.



Some programs available are adult services, adult protective services, pre-screening for nursing facilities, child care assistance, child protective services, daycare provider information, energy assistance program, food stamps, foster care services, general relief, auxiliary grants, state and local hospitalization, Cardinal Care Medicaid eligibility, Cardinal Care Medicaid long term care, and TANF.

The Administrative office also can relay to residents appropriate contacts at other agencies to meet their needs.

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