Did you know Virginia is home to the most active-duty military children in the country — 98,579? They represent all six military branches. We join our colleagues at the Virginia Department of Education in wearing purple today, showing our support for these children and their families. 💜 Thank you!
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Government Administration
Richmond, Virginia 5,791 followers
Connecting Virginia’s veterans, and their families, to federal and state benefits they have earned.
About us
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) operates 37 benefit offices that assist military veterans and their families in filing claims for federal veterans benefits; three long-term care facilities offering in-patient skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s/memory care and short-term rehabilitative care for veterans; and three cemeteries that provide an honored final resting place for veterans and their families. DVS provides veterans and family members with direct linkages to services including behavioral healthcare, housing, employment, education and other programs. The Department operates the Virginia War Memorial, the Commonwealth’s monument to honor the memory and sacrifice of Virginia’s men and women who served and fought to defend our way of life from World War II to the present. For more information, please visit www.dvs.virginia.gov.
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http://www.dvs.virginia.gov
External link for Virginia Department of Veterans Services
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program (VVFS), Veteran Transition and Employment, GI Bill Benefits, Veteran Benefits, Justice Involved Veteran Program, Long Term Veteran Nursing Home Care, and Veteran Burial
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
Employees at Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Updates
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Families, bring your children to the next Storytime at the Virginia War Memorial at 10:30 a.m., April 12. We're reading "All Hands On Deck! Dad's Coming Home!" by Julia A. Maki, followed by crafts. Free! Suggested ages, 4-10. https://lnkd.in/eKtX5pfj
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🚨 Military spouses and dependents — your service matters, too. The Virginia Veterans Network connects you with employment and education resources designed for #MilitaryFamilies. Find the resources and benefits your family deserves — easily and in one place. 📲 vesa.dvs.virginia.gov
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The Virginia War Memorial is seeking applications for the 2025 Marocchi Scholarship. All JROTC high school seniors or ROTC university students in Virginia are eligible to enter. Deadline to apply is April 28. 🗒️See the full news release for details and how to apply: https://loom.ly/AoIZIS4 📷Pictured are the 2024 Marocchi Scholarship winners with Governor Youngkin, Secretary Crenshaw, and Major General Ring. #virginiaveterans
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April is Second Chance Month. We recognize those who work to provide meaningful second chances for people returning from incarceration. Join VADOC online every Thursday in April, 10 a.m.-noon, to learn more about opportunities, resources, services, housing and veterans, and behavioral health. To join: https://lnkd.in/ejU5-WGH
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Do you work with the service member, veteran and family population? Improve your skills in understanding, communicating and interacting with our free Military Culture Competency and Awareness Training. Join us online April 9, 1-3 p.m. For more info, email Lauren.mathew@dvs.virginia.gov. Register Free: https://lnkd.in/e_adSgfD
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April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the strength and resilience of military-connected children. Lock and Talk Virginia invites everyone to show their support by wearing purple on Purple Up! Day, April 9. Let’s come together to show appreciation for these incredible kids and their unique sacrifices! #monthofthemilitarychild #purpleupday #purpleup
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