Rappahannock Social Services

10/12/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Rappahannock Social Services will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Our office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13th.

10/08/2026

Beginning November 1, soda and carbonated energy drinks will no longer be SNAP-eligible in Virginia. However, most of the beverages you can buy with SNAP today will still be eligible.

These include:
🧃 Juice
🥛 Milk
🍋 Non-carbonated lemonade
❄️ Iced tea and coffee
💧 Water and seltzer
⚽ Sports drinks
⚡ Non-carbonated energy drinks

You will still be able to buy soda, carbonated energy drinks and other SNAP-ineligible beverages, but you’ll need to use a different form of payment.

Visit dss.virginia.gov/SNAPHealthy for more examples of eligible and ineligible beverages.

10/04/2026

The Mobile Mammography Van will be at RCES on October 8th, our Parent Teacher Conference Day. To make an appointment, please call 540-227-0200.

Thank you for your support and patience as we navigate this new community initiative and partnership. 🩷

10/02/2026

Have a heart for helping children and families? We’d love to meet you!

Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is hiring a Family Services Specialist I/II, and we’re happy to train someone who is ready to learn.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or a bachelor’s degree in another field with two years of related human services experience, we encourage you to apply!

You don’t have to come in knowing every policy or having worked in child welfare. We’re looking for someone who cares about people, communicates well, and is willing to learn. We’ll provide training and support along the way.

Starting salary: $55,000

https://evqk.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/6574

Please share with someone who would be a great addition to our team!

09/29/2026

Rappahannock County! Fall Immunization Clinic happening next week on October 6. See flyer below for more info. No insurance? You may be eligible for assistance – Call Rappahannock Social Services at 540-675-3313. See you there!

09/24/2026

09/09/2026

📢 SNAP BENEFIT UPDATE 🛒

Beginning November 1, 2026, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase soda, diet soda, or carbonated energy drinks.

💙 What’s NOT changing: SNAP eligibility, benefit amounts, and issuance schedules remain the same.

We’re sharing this information now to help SNAP households prepare for the upcoming change. Please share this post so others in our community are aware!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/snap/snap-healthy/ for more information.

09/03/2026

📢 NOTICE OF EARLY CLOSURE

In accordance with Governor Abigail Spanberger’s announcement declaring Friday, September 4, 2026, an official state holiday, Rappahannock Social Services will close at noon on Friday, September 4.

Our office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

🚨 To report suspected abuse or neglect while our office is closed:

Child Abuse or Neglect Hotline:
1-800-552-7096

Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Hotline:
1-888-832-3858

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

🎉 Today is the day!

Come see us at the 2026 Aging Together Art of Aging Lifestyle & Wellness Expo!

📍 Washington Fire Hall
10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by and see us along with more than 25 exhibitors and services from across our community. We hope to see you there!