The Benefit Programs Archives provide access to historical materials related to public assistance and benefit programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). These records are preserved for reference and transparency and reflect program guidance, policies and practices in place at the time they were issued.
This archive helps keep current benefit program information clear and easy to find while maintaining access to earlier materials that may be needed for research, reporting or historical context.
For the most current benefit program information, please return to the main Benefit Programs section of the site.
These reports show how many Virginia households were approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits each month. They also show how many people in those households received support.
The following reports show the number of TANF families caseload and total assistance amounts by locality.
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