Fairfax County

Local offices in Fairfax County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, NOVA District Office

  9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with a child support case and speak with staff in person.Apply online
  Call 800-468-8894DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Virginia Career Works – Fairfax Alexandria Center

  8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 327, Alexandria, VA 22309

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet in-person help with job searches and employment services.
  Call 703-533-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vcwnorthern.com

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Fairfax / Westfields Customer Service Center

  14950 Northridge Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151

  Help here

  • DMV servicesVisit the customer service center for Virginia DMV services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

Fairfax County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fairfax County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Fairfax County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works Fairfax Annandale Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  7611 Little River Turnpike, Heritage West, Suite 300W, Annandale, VA 22003

  Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 703-533-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works Cherokee Avenue Center

  17 miles away

  5520 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22312-2319

  Hours: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday - 9:30am - 4:00pm Friday - 9:00am - 2:00pm

  Call 571-319-1403DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works Fairfax Alexandria Center

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 327, Alexandria, VA 22309

  Hours: M-Th 8:00-4:30 and F 10:00-4:30

  Call 703-533-5400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  OAR of Northern Virginia

  For young people

  9.5 miles away

  10700 Page Avenue, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030

  Call 703-246-3033DirectionsWebsite

• Apprenticeship office

  Northern Virginia Community College

  12 miles away

  4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annadale, VA 22003

  Call 703-323-3000Directions

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Fairfax County

• Clifton
• Herndon
• Vienna

Virginia programs by kind of help

These are run by Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026