From birth to death, families count on County Departments of Social Services for direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation. County Departments provide citizens with resources and services to maximize their well-being and self-determination. We aim to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable citizens-the poor, the children, the aged, the disabled and the sick, as well as promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

CHILD AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK SERVICES:

• Protective Services (abuse, neglect, and dependency)
• Family Preservation and Support Services
• Foster Care
• Placement Services for Children
• Adoption Services
• Recruitment and licensing of Family Foster Homes
• Independent Living Program for Foster Children (NC LINKS)
• Interstate Compact

ADULT SOCIAL WORK SERVICES:

• Protective Services (abuse, neglect, and exploitation)
• Guardianship Services
• Adult Placement Services
• In-Home Aide Services
• Monitoring of Group Home Facilities
• Services for the Blind
• Adult and Family Health Support Services

ECONOMIC SERVICES:

• Medical Coverage (Medicaid)
• Special Assistance to Elderly and Disabled Adults
• NC Health Choice
• Work First Family Assistance
• Work First Employment Services
• Emergency Assistance
• Child Day Care Subsidies
• Low Income Energy Assistance
• Crisis Intervention
• Medical Transportation Services
• Electronic Benefit Card (EBT) Food Stamps
• Commodities

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

• Fraud Investigation
• Work Permits
• Interpreting Services
• Representative Payee Services