Annual Statistical Report

About the Report

Each year, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) shares an Annual Statistical Report.

This report provides key information about the programs that support individuals and families across Virginia. It is a helpful resource for partners, government agencies and the public.

Explore the Data

This report is designed to make data easier to view and understand.

You can:

  • Select different years and time periods
  • Explore data by program area
  • Use filters to focus on specific information
  • View notes and data sources for each chart
  • Share or print the data

All available years of data are included in one place.

How the Report Is Organized

The report is grouped by program area. Each section is color-coded to help you move through the report easily.

Most sections include statewide data on:

  • Number of people served
  • Program spending

Some pages also include links to learn more.

Program Areas

Appeals and Fair Hearings

These reports show data on client appeals, hearing outcomes and program reviews.

Benefit Programs

These reports show data on programs that support basic needs, including food assistance, cash assistance, medical coverage and energy support. They also show how many people receive help and how funds are used.

Child Care & Development

These reports show data on child care services, including the number of children and families served, program spending and workforce support.

Child Support Enforcement

These reports show data on child support services, including cases served, payments collected, support orders and paternity establishment.

Community & Volunteer Services

These reports show data on community programs, including community funding, volunteer efforts, refugee services, and information and referral services.

Disaster Assistance

These reports show data on assistance provided during federally declared disasters. Reporting ended in 2022 when the program moved to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

Family Services

These reports show data on programs that support children and adults, including protective services, foster care and adoption, family support programs and domestic violence services.

Fraud & Overpayment

These reports show data on program integrity efforts, including fraud investigations, overpayment collections and recovery of funds.

Licensing Programs

These reports show data on licensed programs and facilities, including child care, residential programs, assisted living and adult day services, background checks and registry activity.

Local Departments

These reports show data on local agency spending, including federal, state and local funding, as well as administrative and operational costs. Payments made directly to clients or providers are not included.

Need Help or Have Questions?

For questions or feedback, email research@dss.virginia.gov.

To report technical issues, email vccc@vita.virginia.gov and include “Error in Annual Statistical Report” in the subject line.

Report Development

This report was developed by the Office of Research and Planning and the Data Warehouse Team at the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Additional Resources

View the glossary for definitions and key terms.