Social Services
Purpose:
- Delivery of assistance through public assistance Programs to eligible persons within the confines of the law.
- Provide social programs designed to alleviate human suffering, protect children, disabled and elderly adults.
- Help people in their struggle to become self-sufficient and attain a better way of life.
General Services Provided:
- Income Maintenance Services:
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Work First Program
- Medical assistance for families with children
- Medical assistance for aged and disabled adults
- North Carolina Health Choice for children
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program
- Crisis Intervention Program
- Program Integrity Unit
- Child Support Services:
- Full child support services to anyone requesting assistance. There is a small fee for non-public assistance clients.
- Social Work Services
- Helping families with assessment of social problems, counseling, and intervention as needed to solve difficult situations and assure safety of children and adults.
Related information:
NCDHHS Division of Medical Assistance
NCDHHS Division of Medical Assistance – Medicaid
NCDHHS – Social Services
NC Department Of Health and Human Services
NCDHHS Child Support Enforcment
DSS Meeting Minutes:
Click Here for the Meeting Minutes Webpage!
Special Notice:
Hawkins v. Cohen (5:17-cv-00581-FL) Notice
DSS Instructions for Hawkins v. Cohen (5:17-CV-581 E.D.N.C.)
Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) FAQ
North Carolinians Can Apply Online for Help with Energy Costs Beginning Monday, January 4, 2021
Public Notice SPA 21-0024 (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Notice to Class of Proposed Settlement of Franklin v. Kinsley
Annie Murrell
Department Head
annie.murrell@duplincountync.comPhysical Address:
423 North Main St
Kenansville, NC 28349
Mailing Address:
PO Box 969
Kenansville, NC 28349
Hours of Operation:
M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reports of abuse, neglect, or dependency of children and adults can be made during business hours at (910) 296-2200. Alternate daytime number for children can be made at (910) 271-4985. Alternate number for adults can be made at (910) 271-4038. To make reports after business hours, weekends and holidays, contact the Duplin County Sheriff’s Department at (910) 296-2150.
Fax: (910) 296-2323
Board Meetings:
The Duplin County Department of Social Services regularly scheduled Social Services Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 A.M. in the DSS Board Room. Public comments are welcome. Please contact the Department of Social Services at (910)296-2200. Thank you
The March 23, 2023 Regular Scheduled Board Meeting has been re-scheduled to the Special Scheduled Board Meeting to be held on April 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM at the Duplin County Social Services building.
