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 Social Services Division
	Earl Ford, Financial Assistance Division Director Financial Assistance Division		Pete Withers, Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent Juvenile Detention Center
	Alexis Zoss, Mental Health Substance Abuse Division Director Mental Health Substance Abuse Division		Jay Lazier, Developmental Services Division Director Developmental Services Division
	Susan Dye, Pendleton Child Services Center Administrator Pendleton Child Services Center