Social Services

 
COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program

The City of Manassas Department of Social Services strives to provide opportunities which promote the stability, self-sufficiency and well being of its residents by:    

  • Assisting with basic needs
  • Protecting children
  • Providing information and referrals to community resources

Manassas City Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT)
seeks Parent Representative
The 1992 General Assembly enacted the Children’s Services Act for At-Risk Youth and Families (CSA). The purpose of the legislation is to have state and local agencies, parents and private service providers’ work together to plan and provide a collaborative system of services for at-risk youth and their families that is child-centered, family-focused and community-based. Individual child/family accessibility to services funded through CSA is based on state eligibility guidelines that classify at-risk youths as mandated, targeted, and other at-risk youth. The CSA program is managed through two local teams, the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) and the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT).  

Currently the FAPT is seeking a Parent Representative. If this is an area that you would like to serve in your community? Click On-line application to apply. 

Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
Under the code of Virginia § 2.2-5206. 

The CPMT shall manage the cooperative effort in each community to better serve the needs of troubled and at-risk youths and their families and to maximize the use of state and community resources. The CPMT meets every third Wednesday at 3:30 pm. in the Manassas City DSS conference room located at 9324 West Street, Manassas, VA. *Special note: Due to COVID -19, CPMT meetings are taking place virtually. The next scheduled meeting is November 18, 2020. Agenda for meeting. If you are interested in attending this meeting, contact Anita Brown @anita.r.brown@dss.virginia.gov.

City of Manassas Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The City of Manassas Department of Social Services Advisory Board is made up of seven board members, who are appointed by the City Council for a four-year term. The Advisory Board meets bi-monthly in the odd months on the fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm. in the Manassas City DSS conference room located at 9324 West Street, Manassas, VA. *Special note: Due to COVID -19, CPMT meetings are taking place virtually. The next scheduled meeting is November 19, 2020. Agenda for meeting. If you are interested in attending this meeting, contact Anita Brown @anita.r.brown@dss.virginia.gov.

The board members meet bi-monthly with senior staff to:

  • Monitor local social welfare programs
  • Support staff with annual budget reporting
  • Assist Social Service staff with various community projects

Public Assistance Programs 

  • You may apply on-line from any location that has internet access. Most programs will require an interview.
  • Screening is done daily for emergency food stamp cases
For additional information on how to obtain an application contact 703-361-8277 ext 0 


Social Services Disclaimer

In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, call 1.800.795.3272 (voice) or 202.720.6382 (TTY), or write to: 

USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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