The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide Virginia Beach citizens the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible, through an array of coordinated services delivered in a climate of dignity, respect and accountability.

	Robert Morin, Director of Human Services		Kathy Drumwright, Deputy Director of Human Services
	Randy Thompson, Administrative Services Division Director		Cheryl Williams, Adult & Family Services Administrator
	Earl Ford, Financial Assistance Division Director		Pete Withers, Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent
	Alexis Zoss, Mental Health Substance Abuse Division Director		Jay Lazier, Developmental Services Division Director
	Susan Dye, Pendleton Child Services Center Administrator