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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West Virginia Department of Human Services Accepting School Clothing Allowance Applications

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS),…
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Flood Relief Update: DoHS Extends Application Deadline for SNAP Replacement Benefits

CHARLESTON, W.Va.


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DoHS Announces Virtual Public Hearing for LIHEAP State Plan

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