Isle of Wight County Department of Social Services

06/12/2026

We will be closed for Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026

06/11/2026

Our Elder Abuse Awareness Fair was a great success! Thank you everyone who came, all our community partners for providing resources, & Main Street Baptist Church for having us! 💜

06/10/2026

June is Fatherhood Engagement Month, a time to celebrate fathers and the important role they play in helping children feel safe, loved, and supported.

This year, VDSS is partnering with Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, Depaul Community Resources, and Local Departments of Social Services across Virginia to host regional events for fathers and their children. These events are free for fathers and their families.

Fathers can also join the celebration by participating in the Fatherhood Engagement Bingo game. Complete activities with your child throughout the month and check off each box as you go. Once you complete a bingo, bring your completed card to an in-person regional event to enter a raffle for a chance to win $250 and other fatherhood items.

June 27 9:00am - 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Virginia
221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Dads who mention Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia or Virginia Department of Social Services will receive free admission for themselves and their families all day.

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/supporting-families/child-protective-services/cap/fatherhood-engagement/fathers/

06/09/2026

Route 460 35-mile yard sale this Saturday, 06/13, from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Get excited! The 35 Mile Yard Sale and Small Business Shop Hop is THIS Saturday. Lots of vendors again this year. The list is attached with all of the addresses. Multiple vendors will be setup at local businesses. Local businesses will have specials and sales.

We will have flyers printed this week that you can pick up.

Address for our parking lot:
Pickers Paradise
8273 Main Street, Ivor, Va 23866

Some helpful hints:
- Highway 460 is a very busy road. Please drive carefully. Be mindful of other drivers on the road. We all know what it is like to see a yard sale and want to pull over. Be safe. Drive to a safe location to turn around.
- Bring cash. These are just everyday people selling their goods.
- As usual we will have free water, drinks and ice pops for people that come in at Pickers Paradise in Ivor.

We want everyone to have a good time. Hope everyone finds treasures that day. This should be a fun day. Please make sure to share and spread the word.

Finally - a HUGE thank you to Peace Of The Past, Denise and Gayle for putting this together.

06/08/2026

Stay Cool, Stay Safe this Summer!
Summer heat can be tough, but help is available.

The Senior Cool Care Program, sponsored by Dominion Energy, provides eligible adults age 60+ with free fans or air conditioning units to help keep homes safe and comfortable during the hottest months of the year.

Program Dates: May 1 – October 31, 2026
(while funding lasts)

Call 757-461-9481 to register!

06/01/2026

THE KINSHIP CONNECTION - JUNE EVENTS

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

PLEASE NOTE!! Beginning June 1, 2026, changes to Medicaid and SNAP (Food Assistance) programs may impact eligibility requirements, renewals, and work requirements for some Virginians. Source information is included at the bottom of the flyer for reference regarding the June 1, 2026 Medicaid and SNAP updates.

05/27/2026

2026 Cooling Assistance begins Monday, June 15. You can submit your application at our office, by phone (855) 635-4370, or online at commonhelp.virginia.gov

05/26/2026

Poolside moments need a watchful eye.

As families head into the long weekend, remember that supervision is the strongest layer of protection. Children can slip into the water in seconds — even while sitting on the edge. Drowning is fast and silent.

Learn how to keep kids safe around water at dss.virginia.gov/water.