About the Social Services Advisory Board
In October, 2015, the Social Services Administrative Board was transitioned to the Social Services Advisory Board. Pursuant to Section 63.2-302 of the Code of Virginia, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed the County Administrator as the local Board of Social Services and created the Social Services Advisory Board. The local Board is responsible for the oversight of the Orange County Department of Social Services. Members are appointed to serve in an advisory capacity, having all the powers and responsibilities contained in the Code of Virginia.
View the Local Social Services Board Handbook.
Social Services Advisory Board Meetings
Regular meetings of the Social Services Advisory Board are held on the third Tuesday of every other month (February, April, June, August, October, and December), beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Social Services Board Room located in the Sedwick Building.
Current Members
District OneNancy Richardson Term Expires: June 30, 2025 | District TwoJesse Gwinn Term Expires: June 30, 2027 |
District ThreeDeanne Marshall Term Expires: June 30, 2024 | District FourEugene Ernst Term Expires: June 30, 2024 |
District FiveSteven Blahut Term Expires: June 30, 2026 | Board of Supervisors LiaisonVACANT |
For More Information
For more information on the Social Services Advisory Board, please contact Crystal Hale, Director of Social Services, at (540) 672-1155.