Halifax County Department of Social Services Emergency Financial Assistance and In-Home Services

How it works

Halifax County Department of Social Services lists several public assistance programs for county residents. The page includes emergency financial aid, in-home support services, and energy assistance, but it does not describe a dedicated homeowner retrofit or mitigation program.

What the money or services cover

• Crisis Intervention Program: financial assistance to eligible low-income persons experiencing a heating or cooling related crisis.
• WFFA Emergency Assistance: short-term financial assistance for households with needy children experiencing a crisis not related to heating or cooling.
• County General Assistance: financial assistance for people in immediate need who have no other resources available.
• In-Home Services: home-based services for elderly and disabled residents to help them remain in their homes and in the community with dignity and independence.
• In-Home Aide Level I and II: supportive and educational services, including money management, planning and preparing nutritious meals, shopping assistance, and some housekeeping duties.
• Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP): financial assistance once per year to help with the cost of heating.
• Energy and Water Assistance is also listed among department services.

How to apply

The page provides contact information for the Department of Social Services and a note that some Medical Assistance applications, renewals, or verifications may be submitted by email. It does not give a step-by-step application process, required forms, or a specific application portal for the assistance programs listed here.

Timing and deadlines

• LIEAP is described as assistance given one time during the year.
• No other deadlines, opening dates, or funding caps are stated on the page.

Important limitation

This page is a general DSS services page. It does not state a homeowner repair grant, mitigation rebate, matching requirement, or specific hardening work covered.