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2018 Special Session I

Budget Bill - HB5002 (Introduced)

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Department of Social Services

Item 345

Item 345

First Year - FY2019Second Year - FY2020
Financial Assistance for Supplemental Assistance Services (49100)$79,207,450$79,057,450
General Relief (49101)FY2019 $500,000FY2020 $500,000
Resettlement Assistance (49102)FY2019 $9,472,000FY2020 $9,322,000
Emergency and Energy Assistance (49103)FY2019 $69,235,450FY2020 $69,235,450
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2019 $950,000FY2020 $800,000
Federal TrustFY2019 $78,257,450FY2020 $78,257,450

Authority: Title 2.2, Chapter 54; Title 63.2, Code of Virginia; Title VI, Subtitle B, P.L. 97-35, as amended; P.L. 104-193, as amended, Federal Code.


Out of this appropriation, $450,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year from the general fund shall be provided for the purpose of creating in the Department an Office of Immigrant Assistance to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall provide advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process and information on finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible.