Latest Department of Human Services News Releases
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...