FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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If I have income can I still receive benefits?
Yes. However, eligibility and the amount of benefits
are based on household income.
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I have very little/no income.
Where can I go for legal advice?
Legal Aid Center 1-800-944-6624
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Can I apply for benefits at any Social Services
Office?
You must apply for benefits in the city or county
where you live.
The York/Poquoson
Department of Social Services serves the residents of
York
County
and the City of
Poquoson
.
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Do my benefits transfer when I move?
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and
Medicaid cases transfer if you move
to another locality within
Virginia
.
No other programs can be transferred.
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How do I go about applying for benefits?
To apply for benefits an application must be
completed. The TANF and Food
Stamp Programs also require an interview.
An application can be obtained by mail or in person during our
office hours. Interviews for
applications are conducted on a first
come, first served walk in basis Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:00-10:00 am
and
1:00-2:00 PM
.
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Does your office handle child support matters?
The Division of Child Support Enforcement handles
child support. For residents
of
York
County
and Poquoson
their telephone number is 865-8080.
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