Social Services
Mike Jennings
Director
605-8 Pine Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-3130
Fax: (276) 730-3135
NOTE: Effective January, 2010 the Local BOARD of SOCIAL SERVICES of Carroll Countywill hold their REGULAR Board Meetings on the THIRD TUESDAY of each Month until further notice. Board Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Conference Room of The Department of Social Services.
Carroll County Social Services is a group of well trained professional and semi professional individuals responsible for the administration of services and benefits to the citizens as provided by various federal, state, and local policies and regulations based on the needs and available resources of the individuals and or families within the confines of available funding.
An effective social service and public assistance system is designed to meet the basic needs of citizens who cannot help themselves. The system shall provide services within the needy citizen’s home community and within and environment that promotes family stability, wherever possible. These services will be designed to assist these citizens to become as self-sufficient and self-supporting as their own capabilities permit. To accomplish these goals, the system must assure that the resources which the citizens of the Commonwealth provide for these services are used practically, efficiently and effectively.
Services provide the citizens of Carroll County, Virginia, with a variety of benefits and services and you may qualify for the following benefit programs:
Auxiliary Grants - For Aged and Disabled. Used for payments to Homes for Aged, etc.
Energy Assistance - Assists with heating costs for elderly, disabled, needy families and individuals. Includes emergency assistance (repairs, fuel, etc.)
General Relief - Payments for individuals and families in crisis for one-time emergency situations.
Medicaid - Eligibility determination for medical assistance under federal program.
State and Local Hospitalization - Inpatient hospital, emergency room, and outpatient care.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - Transitional cash payments for families with children (e.g. unemployed single mother, disabled individual, etc.). Training, employment and self-sufficiency are the objectives of TANF Program.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formally know as Food Stamps) - Provides eligible recipients with a debit styled card to purchase nutritional items for consumption.
Additionally, the Department of Social Services offers a wide array of services, such as:
Assistance with Adoption Services -
Counseling, placement, and referral services for persons wishing to place or receive a child for adoption.
Adult Protective Services -
Investigation of abuse complaints and services for adults (18 and over) who are at-risk.
Adult Services -
Provision of companion, homemaker, or chore services to elderly in need of in-home services.
Child Day Care Services -
Day care payments provided, so parent(s) can work or train for employment
Child Protective Services -
Investigation of abuse complaints and provision of services for children who are at-risk.
Crisis Intervention -
24-Hour, 7 days-a-week, on-call services.
Domestic Violence -
Counseling and referral services for domestic violence situations.
Employment Services -
Education, job skills training, and employment referral.
Foster Care -
Temporary care is arranged for children who cannot be in their own homes, due to abuse, neglect, etc.
Rental Assistance Program -
Section 8 and other rental assistance programs are intended to provide low- and moderate-income families and individuals with decent, safe, sanitary housing at monthly rents they can afford. The Carroll County Department of Social Services acts as an administrative agent for this program in conjunction with Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) for more information on VHDA programs Click Text Here
Intake and Support Services -
Initial assessments and services for family preservation and child welfare. Includes home studies, mediation, counseling, and other outreach services
To inquire about the benefits and/or services above, stop by our office located in Building C of the Carroll County Governmental Complex at 605-8 Pine Street, Hillsville, VA 24343.
Should you have questions, please call 276.730.3130 or 276.236.8008 during the hours of 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The Carroll County Department of Social Services strives to prevent abuse and neglect of the citizens of Carroll County. Should you suspect abuse or neglect you may report such by calling our office. After hours emergency calls may be placed by calling the Carroll County Sheriffs Office at 911, or 276-728-4146, and ask that an on call child/adult protective services worker contact you or the Virginia Department of Social Services TOLL FREE Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-552-7096)
All programs and services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, political beliefs, or religion.
Comprehensive Services Act
What is Comprehensive Services Act?
It is a Virginia law designed to help troubled youths and their families.
How are services developed?
The Carroll County Community Policy & Management Team along with the Family Assessment Planning Team, has a partnership with State, Local, and Private agencies, parents and service providers. The goal is to incorporate positive services, work together to plan, and provide services, that encourage future social growth for families and its members. In each community, local teams decide how to accomplish this.
The Department of Social Services is located on the second floor of the Carroll County Governmental Complex.
(FRONT ROW SEATED L-R) : Renee Rutherford, Debra Webb, Teresa Saunders, Lynn Ogle, Eunice Horton, Michael Jennings, Stephanie Wright, Brenda Sharp, Jackie Roberts, and Judy Gambill. (BACK ROW STANDING L-R) : Gayle Amburn, Wanda Lawson, Goldie Horton, Ken Viars, Pauline Horton, Rex Loftin, Susan Hash, Daniel Bullion, Angie Nunn, Roxane Richardson, Jean Kinder, Linda Freeman, Glenna Winesett, Elaine Goad, Sandra Vaught, and Wanda Gallimore. NOT PICTURED: Peggy Burcham, Linda Edwards, David Erhardt, Ashley Gillespie, Yevette Leonard, Jeanie Quesenberry, Helen Rippey, Curtis Sizemore, Rebecca Smith, Lindsey Utt.