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Newport News Department of Human Services

6060 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605

(757) 926-6329

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(757) 926-6329

Who We Are

Home-based companion services includes someone to perform light housekeeping, errands, and some personal care duties for clients who are aged, blind, or disabled. This program helps maintain clients in their own homes rather than encourage institutional placements. Payments are made to agency-approved providers based on the hours the person works. The maximum number of hours per week of companion services is determined on an individual basis. No one receives more than 20 hours per week. Eligibility is restricted to persons who meet income guidelines established by the state. A waiting list is established to remain within the funding allocation of each locality.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Newport News City

Age Requirements
18 and over
Other Eligibility Criteria
60 years of age or older or 18 and older with a disability

Intake Process
Visit the website or call the office; complete forms