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.​
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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 the


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WV WORKS (TANF)
WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Most people who receive a monthly…
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Recent News

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West Virginia Receives Federal Approval to Allow SNAP Households in Four Counties to Purchase Hot Foods

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has received federal approval…
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West Virginia Department of Human Services Extends SNAP Food Loss Reporting for Seven Counties Following Severe Storms

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has…
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West Virginia Department of Human Services Extends Deadline to Report SNAP Food Losses Following Severe Storms

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has received approval from the U.S.


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