101 South Main Street
P O Box 176,
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-5521
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The Administrative Office for Madison County Department of Social Services offers information about benefits programs and services that promote self-reliance and protection through the provision of community-based services and help families meet basic needs.
Madison DSS is the agency that County citizens should contact for information and application assistance for various programs, including child care assistance; energy assistance (fuel, crisis, cooling, weatherization); SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - food stamps); general relief; medical assistance (Cardinal Care Medicaid or FAMIS) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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.