Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
General Relief Program [22 VAC 40 ‑ 411]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description General Relief is a program that provides assistance to individuals that are not eligible for other forms of assistance and is an optional program at the local level
State Authority ยงยง 63.2-217 and 63.2-802
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note NOIRA/periodic review pending with Governor.
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The General Relief Program is an optional local program designed to provide assistance to individuals and families which cannot be provided through other means. The General Relief Program is financed through state and local funding. Components of a local General Relief Program may include assistance for medical or dental services, burial expenses, assistance for unattached children and interim assistance. The local General Relief Program is developed by the local department of social services to meet the identified needs of each jurisdiction. The General Relief Program is financed through state funds (62.5 percent) authorized by the General Assembly and local funds (37.5 percent) authorized by the governing bodies. Over and above these amounts, agencies may use 100 percent local-only funds to meet additional needs. Each agency determines the criteria for the use of local-only funds.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Mark Golden  / TANF Program Manager
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: mark.golden@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7385    FAX: (804)726-7357    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Replace Emergency General Relief Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2013.
Repeal General Relief Program Adult Components Emergency Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 07/01/2013.
Establish General Relief Program Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2009.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend the General Relief Program NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/16/2022 after the comment period had ended.
Repeal General Relief Program Adult Components Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 09/17/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/25/2023 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2018 Agency Completed Amend