Latest Department of Human Services News Releases

Virginia Beach Offers Free Financial Empowerment Resources To Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 · 11:30 am
April is nationally recognized as Financial Literacy Month and the City of Virginia Beach invites you to take advantage of the opportunities available through the Library and Human Services Departments to increase your financial knowledge. Financial literacy plays an impor... ​

Celebrating Children 2012 Set for May 5 at Mount Trashmore

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 · 11:30 am
Celebrate children by participating in a free family-focused event filled with fitness and fun activities on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park. Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a family 1.5-mile walk-run around Lake Trashmore.  All part... ​

Foster Parents Needed: Information Session Tuesday, March 6

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services continues to recruit foster parents for children of all ages, including infants, teens and siblings.  As a foster parent, you can make an incredible difference by providing a safe and caring home for children who have lived t... ​

Super Saturday Offering Free Tax Assistance and More

Friday, February 03, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Human Services Department is once again hosting an event to provide financial resources to families struggling in a recovering economy.  Super Saturday on Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Youth Career Center at Pembroke Mall will offer free voluntee... ​

Mayor’s Action Challenge Offers Financial Empowerment Opportunities

Friday, January 13, 2012 · 11:45 am
As part of the Mayor’s Action Challenge for Children and Families,  the city Department of Human Services, in partnership with Bank On Virginia Beach,  is launching  500 Families Financially Fit for the Future.  Designed as a passport to financial empowerment, this initiat... ​

Virginia Beach Human Services to Host Free Tax Preparation Event Jan. 27

Wednesday, January 04, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a financial boost for working people and can put up to $5,751 into the pockets of eligible taxpayers. The city Department of Human Services will host a free tax preparation event on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department office at 3... ​

Foster Parents Needed: Information Session Tuesday, Jan. 3

Thursday, December 29, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Human Services continues to recruit foster parents for children of all ages, including infants, teens and siblings.  As a foster parent, you can make an incredible difference by providing a safe and caring home for children who have lived t... ​

Family Caregivers Deserve Recognition and Support; Department of Human Services Provides Resources

Thursday, November 03, 2011 · 11:30 am
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a special time to acknowledge those who give of themselves to enable family and friends to remain in their homes and community.   Caregiving can be difficult and stressful.  The Department of Human Services offers several resou... ​

Limited Parking Available at Human Services Through Nov. 7

Friday, October 21, 2011 · 11:30 am
​Improvements to the parking lot at the Department of Human Services main building at 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd. are scheduled to occur Oct. 22 to Nov. 7.  During this time, the public and staff may anticipate limited availability of parking and are encouraged to car-pool or ... ​

Virginia Beach Community Services Board To Host Breakfast for Legislative Aides

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Community Services Board will host a breakfast for legislative aides on Oct. 25 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Human Services, 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd.  This meeting will be an informal educational session designed to provide the aides an op... ​