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Social Services

Main Building

 11161 Virgil H. Goode Hwy Rocky Mount, VA

The Franklin County Department of Social Services is one of 120 local departments in Virginia's public social services system. The Department is an agency of county government which administers federal, state, and local public assistance and social work service programs. 

Our offices are open Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. except when closed in observance of a county holiday.  Please click here for a list of 2009 holidays. 

  ******************************It's FLU Season******************************* 

Click here for 10 things you can do to prevent the Flu

If you have an appointment but are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms, please call your worker.  We may be able to conduct your interview over the phone or reschedule your appointment.  

Symptoms of the flu include, but are not limited to:
 
 *Sudden onset of illness         *Fever higher than 100.4 degree Fahrenheit
*Chills                  *Cough           *Headache               *Sore throat
*Stuffy nose         *Muscle aches        *Feeling of weakness

 *Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and/or exhaustion (occur more commonly in children)

 

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OUR MISSION

To protect the vulnerable, promote self sufficiency or maximum economic independence, and prevent negative social outcomes for the residents of Franklin County.  


LOCATIONS

Public Assistance programs and Adult Protective Services

11161 Virgil H. Goode Hwy
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone: 540-483-9247
Fax: 540-483-1933

 

Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Adoption Assistance

139 E Court St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone: 540-483-6850
Fax: 540-483-6851

 

TEXT RELAY 

Text Relay is a federally funded and regulated service designed to make it easy for people with hearing loss or a speech disability to place phone calls.

 

In accordance with federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. 

To file a complaint  of discrimination, write to the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

 
Contact Information

 Linda Nisbet

Interim Director

Adult Protective Services
Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Assistance Services 
11161 Virgil H. Goode Hwy

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

540-483-9247

540-483-1933 Fax

Directions

 

Child Protective Services
Foster Care and Adoption Services
139 East Court Street

Rocky Mount VA 24151

540-483-6850
540-483-6851 Fax

 

 Directions

 

Office Hours:

8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. M-F