Mission: The mission of Vance County Department of Social Services is to promote a high sense of accountability as we deliver services that support health, well-being, self-sufficiency and protection to children and adults within our community.
Vision: To be an organization which cultivates an environment that supports the self-esteem, worth, and dignity of all people we serve.
Department Of Social Services Contact Information
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) – Application and Recertification
Call (252) 492-5001 /Fax (252) 438-5997
Apply online for Food and Nutrition using https://epass.nc.gov or email your application to Vance.County.DSS@vance.nc.gov
Medicaid
Call (252) 492-5001 then Option #2 /Fax (252) 438-5997
Apply for Medicaid using https://epass.nc.gov or www.healthcare.gov or email your application to Vance.County.DSS@vance.nc.gov
Medicaid Transportation
Call (252) 492-5001 then Option #4 /Fax (252) 438-5997
The eChild Support Portal provides customers an easy and convenient way to connect with child support services 24-7. Contact www.ncchildsupport.com for more information. For case status update and payment questions you can call Child Support Customer Service at 1-800-992-9457 or our main office at (252)-492-5001.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
Call (252) 492-5001 then Option #3 or ext. 3900 /Fax (252) 438-5997
Work First (Cash Assistance Applications, Reviews, and Employment Services)
Call (252) 492-5001 Option #7 then Option #2/Fax (252) 438-5997
Subsidized Child Care Assistance (SCCA)
Call (252) 492-5001 Option #7 then Option #1/Fax (252) 438-5997
Adult Services, Adult Protective Services, and Services for the Blind
Call (252) 492-5001 / Fax (252) 438-5997
(Call 911 to make a report after hours)
Child Protective Services (CPS) Intake
Call 252-436-0407 Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00pm
After Hours/Weekends: 252-492-0202
Children’s Services-In-Home Services, Foster Care, Adoptions, LINKS, Licensing, Placement, etc.
Call 252-436-0407 Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
After Hours/Weekends: 252-492-0202
Vance County Senior Center
Call (252) 430-0257/Fax (252) 433-9694
Services offered:
MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY (FRAUD)
ADULT SERVICES CHILD DAYCARE SERVICES
CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
FOOD & NUTRITION WORK FIRST
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
NOTICE OF YOU RIGHTS UNDER HAWKINS vs. COHEN
ATENCIÓN BENEFICIARIOS DE MEDICAID: AVISO DE SUS DERECHOS BAJO HAWKINS v. COHEN