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Arlington Employment Center 703-228-1400
Arlington Employment Center helps local businesses meet their human resource needs by connecting them with Arlington residents looking for meaningful employment. For job seekers, the Center is the County's One-Stop for Internet access and tools to facilitate job searching. We also offer career planning and employment counseling, workshops, job search and job placement. Visit our web site.

Crisis Assistance Services - 703-228-1300
Crisis Assistance Services help eligible households achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency by acting as the primary access point for crisis assistance. Assistance may be provided in areas such as obtaining shelter, emergency food, clothing, and payment of rent and utility bills.

Community Outreach Program
The Community Outreach Program seeks to promote self-sufficiency and community belonging for new immigrants and low income residents by providing multicultural neighborhood-based educational programs and services.

Public Assistance - Food Stamps/Medicaid/TANF - 703-228-1350
Public Assistance Programs promote independence and economic security for Arlington residents by providing financial, medical, nutritional, and housing assistance. Participants must meet a variety of federal, state, and local eligibility criteria.

Individuals who believe they may be eligible for social services programs can be pre-screened with the new online eligibility screening tool. The screening tool requires you to complete a brief questionnaire that determines your potential eligibility. The screening tool does not take the place of an application and face-to-face interview, but can indicate your likelihood for eligibility before you visit your local Social Services Department.

Homeless Services - 703-228-1350
Services help people achieve self-sufficiency and independent functioning. Management of the County shelters is provided by private, non-profit organizations. Read more about Homeless Services.

10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: Information and resources related to Arlington's organized, community-wide effort to address homelessness.

Homeowner Grants - 703-228-1350
The Arlington County Homeowner Grant program is offered to low and moderate income homeowners. Homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements will receive a check issued once a year. The amount of the check is based on household income and assets and the number of dependents claimed on a federal tax return. Qualified applicants may receive Real Estate Tax Relief or a Homeowner Grant, but not both. Filing deadline: December 31.

Housing Grants - 703-228-1350
A rental subsidy program for elderly, disabled, and working families with children. For more information, visit Housing Grants Program.

Section 8 Housing - 703-228-1450
A rent assistance program funded by the Federal government through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Real Estate Tax Relief - 703-228-1350
Eligible elderly and disabled homeowners may be deferred or exempted from paying real estate taxes. Visit Real Estate Tax Relief for more information.

Volunteer Arlington - 703-228-1760
Promotes volunteerism and maintains a listing of volunteer opportunities in the community. Visit the Volunteer Arlington web page.

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