Administrative Office

The Administrative Office of the Roanoke County Department of Social Services offers information about benefit programs and services to eligible individuals and families, which include Auxiliary Grant Program, Disaster Assistance, Food Stamp Program, Fuel Assistance Program, General Relief, Medical Assistance (Cardinal Care Medicaid), Nursing Home Care, TANF, and Weatherization Program.



Service programs include Adoption Services, Adult Protective Services, Companion Services, Adult Day Care Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Foster Parenting, and Volunteer Services.

CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs. Through a single online site, you can find out what assistance you might be eligible for and submit one application saving you time and effort.  Visit CommonHelp

Serves Roanoke County, Salem and town of Vinton.