Latest Department of Human Services News Releases

Want To Take Control of Your Finances?

Friday, October 19, 2012 · 11:00 am
Bank On Virginia Beach is launching its second series of financial empowerment classes. Starting in November, each class meets once per month for 10 months and covers topics ranging from basic banking and money management to strategies for increasing savings and improving cr... ​

City of Virginia Beach to Host Free Financial Planning Day

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 · 12:45 pm
Are you finding it increasing difficult to go from pay day to pay day and still save for the future?  The City of Virginia Beach and the Financial Planning Association of Hampton Roads invites area residents to attend Virginia Beach Financial Planning Day on Oct. 27, 2012 an... ​

SkillQuest Art Show Returning to Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Oct. 2 to Nov. 4

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 · 10:30 am
Now in its 17th year, the SkillQuest Art Show returns to the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art from Oct. 2 to Nov.4.  More than 200 new pieces of art, including wheel-thrown pottery, mixed media projects and paintings, will be on display in the Fleming Gallery.   To kick... ​

Community Services Board Communications Committee to Meet July 19

Monday, July 02, 2012 · 02:00 pm
  The Communications Committee of the Virginia Beach Community Services Board will meet on July 19 at 3 p.m. in room 339 at the Department of Human Services, 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd. The committee strives to increase public awareness of mental health, substance abuse, an... ​

Community Services Board seeks Feedback on Performance Contract

Thursday, June 14, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Community Services Board invites the public to comment on its proposed FY2013 State Performance Contract, through which state funding is made available for public mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services. As required by st... ​

Virginia Beach Needs Foster Homes

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 · 12:30 pm
As it celebrates National Foster Care Month and Older Adult Month, Virginia Beach Human Services marks two important milestones with the recruitment of foster care providers: Celebrating 20 years of service, the Alliance for Youth (TAFY) program seeks specialized foster f... ​

State Council on Aging Gives Top Honor to Virginia Beach Senior Resource Center

Friday, May 04, 2012 · 11:45 am
The Commonwealth Council on Aging today gave its highest honor of the year to the Virginia Beach Senior Resource Center for a program that helps older residents cope with disasters and emergencies. Interim Commissioner Jim Rothrock of the Virginia Department for the Aging... ​

Adult Foster Care Provider Applications Now Being Accepted By Virginia Beach Human Services Department

Friday, April 27, 2012 · 12:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services Adult Foster Care Program is now accepting applications for new providers.  Adult Foster Care homes provide meals, medication management, supervision, and assistance to adults who are unable to live independently.  The progra... ​

Workshop for Those Interested in Working with Individuals with Disabilities Hosted by Virginia Beach Human Services Department

Friday, April 20, 2012 · 11:30 am
Are you interested in a career working with individuals with disabilities or want to understand the role of the caregiver assisting a family member?  Plan to attend this information session for families and personal care attendants: When:  Wed., May 16, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m... ​

Virginia Beach Human Services Department Accepting Monetary Donations for Displaced Mayfair Mews Residents

Monday, April 16, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Human Services Department is now accepting monetary donations for those residents who were displaced from the Mayfair Mews Apartment complex as a result of the jet crash.  Checks should be payable to Virginia Beach Human Services Department and mailed to... ​