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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Virginia
Virginia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Virginia Department of Social Services
Child Care Assistance
Child Care Assistance helps eligible families pay for child care while they work or attend school.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Aging Services
Virginia's Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with local services and support.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, or keep work.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Developmental Disability Services
DBHDS oversees supports that help people with developmental disabilities live and participate in their communities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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