The mission of the Department of Social Services is people helping people overcome adversity to secure strong futures for themselves, their families and communities. The purpose is to assist families in maintaining or achieving self-sufficiency, protect vulnerable adults and children from abuse and neglect, provide benefits to meet basic needs and cooperate with other organizations in promoting the general welfare of the citizens of Fauquier County. The Department administers a number of programs including family foster/resource care services, https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/social-services/resource-families-for-foster-care-adoption.