Social Services

Clarke County Department of Social Services (CCDSS) is the locally administered office of the Virginia Department of Social Services. CCDSS administers Child Protective Services, In-Home and Prevention Services, Foster Care, Fostering Futures, and Adoption for families and children. CCDSS also provides Adult Protect Services and Adult Services for the elderly and disabled. In addition to services programs, Clarke County Department of Social Services administers benefit programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Subsidy, Employment Assistance, and Energy Assistance programs.

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Clarke County Department of Social Services is located at 311 E. Main St. in Berryville, Va.

Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Fax:
(540) 955-3958

Jen Parker
Director of Social Services
(540) 955-3700
(800) 552-7096 (DSS hotline)
jennifer.l.parker@dss.virginia.gov

Sarita Emmons
Family, Child, and Adult Services
Supervisor
(540) 955-5167
sarita.emmons1@dss.virginia.gov

Christy Ryan
Human Services Assistant III
(540) 955-3700
christina.ryan@dss.virginia.gov

Johanna Arauz Ponce de Leon
Administrative Services Manager
(540) 955-3701
j ohanna.arauz-poncedeleon@dss.virginia.gov

James Ellingsworth
Office Associate II
(540) 955-3700
james.ellingsworth@dss.virginia.gov