Programs
North Carolina Division of Social Services
Children's Services
Adoption Services
Child Protective Services
Foster Care Services and Permanency Planning Services
Adult Social Services
Adult Protective Services
Guardianship Services
In-home Aide Services
Medicaid Transportation Services
Representative Payee Services
Economic Services
Adult Medicaid
Carolina Access
Child Care Services
Crisis Program
Food and Nutrition Program
LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
Medicaid to Families and Children
North Carolina Health Choice for Children
Program Integrity or Fraud Investigation
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Work First Employment Services
Lincoln County DSS Mission Statement:
Provide economic support and needed services to children, adults, and their families Treat clients courteously, respectfully, and without discrimination Obtain maximum benefits available for clients Administer services promptly, efficiently, and accurately in accordance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations Serve any citizen in the county who expresses need Enable clients who can work to become self-sufficient Remain sensitive to the needs of individuals and their family Refer clients to other services offered by Social Services and the community Create a supportive environment with minimal stress to the client, the worker, and the agency ** taken from the Lincoln County DSS website