Apply until Nov. 9 for fuel assistance

Applications for Fuel Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Energy Assistance Program are now being accepted through Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

Families and individuals must apply through their local Department of Social Services. For Prince William County residents, call the Department of Social Services at 703-792-7500, or pick up an application at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building (Woodbridge) or the Sudley North Government Center (Manassas) DSS offices.

Fuel Assistance is a supplemental program intended to assist low-income households in meeting their home heating energy needs. The Energy Assistance Program is funded by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant, which provides money to states to help low-income households, the elderly and disabled cope with the financial strain of high heating bills. To be eligible for Fuel Assistance, applicants must qualify based upon their income and household size.

For more information on the Energy Assistance Program, visit the DSS website: http://www.pwcgov.org/socialservices or www.commonhelp.virginia.gov, or call Prince William County Department of Social Services at 703-792-7500.