Local agency that administers the benefits and service programs established by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Madison DSS is the agency that County citizens should contact for information and application assistance for various programs, including Child Care Assistance; Energy Assistance (fuel, crisis, cooling, weatherization); SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - food stamps); Medical Assistance (Medicaid or FAMIS) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).