Human Services (DHS)

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Programs

Aging & Disability

Our programs and services help residents maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life.

The Arlington Employment Center is here to help you find a new job or start a career. Browse job opportunities, workshops, classes, and more to help you find a job and expand your skills for long-term employment.

Child & Family Services

Strengthening Arlington families is what we do. Learn about programs, services, resources, and special events here.

Public Assistance

Get help with food, rent, child care, utilities, medical care and homelessness prevention.

Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Services

Supports for anyone who has experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence.

Child Care

Find child care in Arlington County or learn how to open and operate your own child care center or family day care home.

Housing Assistance

Read more about housing assistance programs in Arlington.

Public Health

Public Health programs, clinics and services protect those who live, work, play, and learn in Arlington.

Behavioral Healthcare

Mental health and substance use services for all ages. Learn how to access programs that fit your needs.

Initiatives

About the Department of Human Services

The Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) works to advance economic security, safety, and general well-being. Our vision is a just and equitable community that is healthy, safe, and economically secure, and free of systemic racism.

DHS is the County’s largest department, serving more than 58,000 individuals annually with a budget of over $183 million, about 800 employees, and more than 100 programs. DHS is well-equipped to address the complex needs of at-risk persons and their families because it is an integrated agency that houses public assistance, social services, behavioral healthcare, housing, public health, child & family services, aging & disability services, and job programs under one department. DHS oversees and evaluates the complete range of human needs in the County, provides direct services in response to those needs, and contracts with the non-profit sector to provide additional services to those not met directly by the County.

DHS Commissions and Advisory Groups

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Location

DHS's offices are located in the Sequoia Plaza campus at 2100, 2110, and 2120 Washington Blvd., Arlington VA 22204.

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Events

Foster Parent Information Session

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Are you curious or interested in becoming a foster parent in Arlington? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about the process of becoming a foster parent.

Tagged as: , Engagement, Family Services, Families

Ticket to Work Information Session (Virtual)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program offers beneficiaries an opportunity to achieve greater financial independence by providing education about benefits, individualized employment services, and support maintaining meaningful work.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

CSB Mental Health Committee Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

5 more dates

Hybrid/In-person/Virtual Mental Health Committee meetings will be held in-person, on-site at locations to be determined each month, and virtually through electronic communication means in compliance with the Code of Virginia and Arlington County’s Continuity of Operations Ordinance. All meetings are open to attendance by the public .

Sequoia Plaza, 2120 Washington Boulevard, 22204

Tagged as: , Advisory Groups & Commissions, Public Meeting

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