Categorically Needy TANF or SSI recipients 2. In Virginia the Food Stamp Program is administered through a cooperative effort between the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Shenandoah County Department of Social Services. Shenandoah County's Department of Social Services determines eligibility for low-income families using Federal Poverty Level guidelines and resource limits. State and Federal law establishes the right of any individual to apply for financial assistance and to have eligibility for such assistance determined promptly and in conformity with the law and established policy. Virginia requires that local departments of social services administer this program to residents in their respective counties or cities.
VIEW is the welfare reform program that requires able-bodied recipients to work.
A family taking part in VIEW will receive help in finding a job, and may receive help with childcare costs and transportation when needed. The recipient may be eligible to have earnings, save money, have a car and get a TANF check. At the end of 24 months TANF will end, but assistance may continue with child day care costs, transportation and Medicaid.