City of Chesapeake Virginia
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • A-Z Index
  • My Chesapeake
Advanced >>
  • Residents
    • A-Z Citizen's Guide
    • Adopt a Pet
    • Boards & Commissions
    • Bulk Trash Collection
    • City Employment
    • City Services – Request
    • Communities
      • South Norfolk
    • Events Planning
    • Farmers Market
    • Fine Arts
    • Flooding
    • Human Services
      • Adult Protective Services
      • Child Protective Services
      • Licensed Child Care
      • Parent and Youth Resources
    • Library
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      • Maps Gallery
      • Property QuickSearch
    • Mosquito Control Commission
    • New Residents
    • Parks, Recreation and Tourism
    • Public Schools
    • Real Estate Assessments
    • Senior Citizens
    • Sister Cities of Chesapeake
    • Welcome to Chesapeake
    • Chesapeake Television
      • Watch Live!
      • On Demand Video
      • Program Schedule

  • Visitors
    • Visiting Chesapeake?
      • Official Visitor Center
      • Chesapeake Tourism
      • Climate and Weather
      • History of Chesapeake
    • Chesapeake Expressway
    • City Activities and Info
      • City Calendar of Events
      • Parks, Recreation and Tourism
      • Library
      • Directions to City Facilities
    • Communities
      • South Norfolk
    • Attractions
      • Arboretum
      • City Park
      • Deep Creek Park
      • Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
      • Fun Forest
      • Northwest River Park
      • Oak Grove Lake Park
      • Planetarium
      • Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation

  • Business
    • Resources for New and Relocating Businesses
      • Economic Development
      • Opening a New Business
      • New Business Listing
      • Tenant Build-Outs
      • Development Review Process in Chesapeake
    • Doing Business with the City
      • Process
      • Bids and RFPs
    • Development, Land Use & Construction
      • Comprehensive Guide
    • Resources
      • Building Permits and Inspections Information
      • Forms and Permits List
      • Get Your Permit Online
      • Public Facilities Manual (PFM)
      • GIS: Geospatial Data
    • Departments
      • Commissioner of the Revenue
      • Development & Permits
      • Economic Development
      • Health Department
      • Planning
      • Public Utilities
      • Public Works
      • Treasurer

  • Government
    • Welcome to Chesapeake
    • City Council
      • Meetings
      • Members & Mayor
      • Upcoming Agenda
      • Previous Meeting Agendas, Videos & Minutes
      • City Clerk's Office
      • Watch Meeting Live
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Boards and Commissions
    • City Departments
    • City Budget
      • Operating & Capital Improvement Budgets
    • Constitutional Offices
      • Clerk of the Circuit Court
      • Commissioner of the Revenue
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Sheriff
      • Treasurer
    • City Manager
    • Animal Services
    • Fire
    • Human Resources
    • Human Services
    • Public Schools
    • Real Estate Assessor
    • Planning Dept
    • Public Works
    • Public Utilities
    • Police
    • Voter Registrar

  • Online Services
    • Request a Service Online
    • Bulk Trash Collection
    • City Forms & Applications
    • Online Payments
      • Treasurer's Payment Center
      • Income Tax Return Information
    • Public Library
      • Library Card Application
    • Submit a FOIA Request
    • Parks and Recreation Online Class Registration
    • Property Information
      • Real Estate Property Information Search
      • Property Quick Search
      • GIS Map Gallery
      • School Zone Lookup
      • Outstanding Real Estate Taxes & Fees Information
    • City Employment
    • Voting
      • Where do I vote?
      • Who is my Legislator?
    • Construction
      • Apply for a Permit
      • Inspection Results
      • Request an Inspection
    • Public Safety
      • File a Police Crime Report
      • Interactive Crime Map

I Want To
  • Request a Service Online
  • Request a Bulk Trash Collection
  • See Real Estate Assessments
This Section
  • A to Z Citizen's Guide
    • City Code
    • Real Estate Property Taxes
  • Adopt a Pet
  • Benefits & Assistance
  • Boards and Commissions
  • Chesapeake Sister Cities
  • Chesapeake TV
  • City Accolades
  • City Profile
  • City Symbol: Blue Heron
  • Environment
    • Sustainable Chesapeake Initiative
      • Businesses
      • Government
      • Individuals
      • Sustainability Plan History
  • FAQs
  • Fine Arts
  • Municipal Center Map
  • Persons with Disabilities
    • Education
    • General Information
    • Government
    • Miscellaneous
  • Public Safety
  • Recycling
  • Schools
  • Senior Citizens
  • Time Changes
  • Transportation
  • Voting Information
  • Water - City
  • Work for the City
share
print
 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Residents > Assistance for Families and Individuals

Assistance for Families and Individuals


The City of Chesapeake offers the following services for eligible individuals and families in need:

Social Services

SNAP (Food Stamps)
Enables qualified recipients to buy food at their local grocery store.
757-615-5664

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Provides temporary financial assistance to cover basic needs of eligible families with children.
757-418-3073

Medicaid/FAMIS (Health/Medical)
Pays for health and medical care for certain groups of people who have low income.
757-418-2282

Child Care
Helps eligible families with the cost of child care so they can work or attend education programs
757-382-2104

Emergency Services: Rental/Utility Assistance
Provides rental as well as utilities (power, gas, water) assistance.
757-382-2072

Public Utilities (Water and Sewer)

The Chesapeake Public Utilities  Department provides the following services, upon request and with validation of circumstance:

  • a 30-day extension for bill payment;
  • a payment arrangement if the customer is unable to pay the full balance when due; and
  • a 30-day payment extension for past-due customers. (This will reset the due date for collections.)

Public Utilities Customer Service: 757-382-6352

Chesapeake Resource Guide

The Chesapeake Resource Guide provides contact information for organizations and entities offering help to Chesapeake residents. Visit: http://resources.cityofchesapeake.net/chesapeake-resources

Chesapeake Public Schools

Families impacted by the government shutdown can apply for free/reduced meal benefits. The schools also has job opportunities for furloughed workers. Learn more

Chesapeake Public Library

Services provided by Chesapeake's libraries include the following

Meeting Spaces
Chesapeake Public Library has seven locations, each equipped to host meetings and study sessions. Book a room online by visiting www.infopeake.org/.
757-410-7100

Classes & Events
Chesapeake Public Library provides a range of free classes and events to the public. To learn more or reserve a spot at an upcoming event visit www.infopeake.org/.
757-410-7100

Training & Online Classes through Universal Class
Universal Class provides a self-paced learning environment with real instructors. Students receive Continuing Education Units at the completion of each class.

Career Transitions
Career Transitions is a job help hub with tips and tricks to help job seekers discover the latest job search trends, new opportunities, and assess career interests.

hoopla
The digital media service hoopla allows library members to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to use on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV. Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.

Overdrive
The OverDrive digital collection allows Chesapeake Public Library to extend beyond physical walls and offer anytime, anywhere access to eBooks and audiobooks.

RBDigital
Recorded Books offers wide-ranging electronic resources. These resources include digital magazines, eBooks and audiobooks.

Visit your library for more resources and assistance
Each of the Library's seven locations has a computer lab, Wi-Fi, fax, scanning, and notary for the public. Bring the little ones to explore the Chesapeake Public Library's early literacy play and learn centers. 

Additional resources:
  • Office of Personnel Management 
    Furlough Guidance for Federal Workers 
  • Virginia Employment Commission 
    local connection for unemployment compensation 
Local Representatives

Stay up-to-date with our local representatives:

  • Senator Mark R. Warner
  • Senator Tim Kaine
  • Congressman Bobby Scott
  • Congressman A. Donald McEachin
 
City of Chesapeake Virginia

City Hall Address:
306 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Blue Heron
Connect with Us Connect with Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Chesapeake Television
  • All Social Media Sites
  • Email and RSS Notifications
  • Chesapeake Alert
  • Other City of Chesapeake Websites
QuickLinks QuickLinks
  • Request a City Service
  • Contact Us
  • News Room
  • Calendar
  • WCTV Chesapeake Television
  • Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Policies Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility

© Copyright 1996 - 2018 • City of Chesapeake • All rights reserved