West Virginia Bureau for Family Assistance

The Bureau for Family Assistance provides services and supports that help West Virginians overcome barriers to stability and self-sufficiency.​

Our Services

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Child Care Resources

West Virginia's Child Care Program provides financial assistance to working parents or, in some…
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is administered by…
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WV WORKS (TANF)

WV WORKS, West Virginia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, provides…
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Recent News

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Clay Center Partners with DoHS and DH to Offer Discounted Admission for SNAP and WIC Recipients

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West…
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SNAP Retailer Soda Restriction Information Available

Effective January 1, 2026, all SNAP retailers must comply with the West Virginia Supplemental…
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Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has…
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