Department of Social Services

Social Services

2818 Neuse Blvd
New Bern NC 28561

Director: Kent G. Flowers, Jr.
Phone: (252) 636-4900
Fax: (252) 636-4946
E-mail: cravencounty.dss@craven.nc.gov

MISSION

The mission of the Craven County Department of Social Services is to provide services to enhance the quality of life of the county's most vulnerable citizens. The general services available are outlined below:

Child Welfare	Protective Services for Children, Foster Care, Adoption, Crisis Intervention, court-ordered studies.
Adult Services	Adult Protective Services, rest home monitoring, group care placements, in-home care.
Public Assistance	Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First Cash Assistance, Energy Assistance, Surplus Food Distributions, and Special Assistance for Home Care.
Work Programs	Work First and Food Stamp Employment and Training services for recipients of public assistance.
Day Care	Subsidized day care for public assistance recipients and working families with low incomes.
Preventive Services	Programs for children and adults who are at-risk of needing protection. Include programs for adolescent parents and at-risk youth.
Senior Services	Serving Seniors over 60 with four congregate meal sites, meals on wheels, and health promotion activities.

ePASS Information

On July 1, 2010 the Department of Health and Human Services deployed a new web-based tool called ePASS that allows individuals to screen themselves for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits. Effective November 22, 2010 Phase II of ePASS will expand to allow completion and printing of a Food and Nutrition Services application. Applicants can apply for FNS benefits by using the ePASS application or completing the DSS-8207.

Sample ePASS Application

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The Craven County Social Services Board Members

Rex Bennett
Jennettia Drake
Chrystal Simmons
George Sawyer
Tanya Roberts

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

After-hours for Adult or Child Protective Services please notify:
Craven County Communications (252) 633-2357.

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Monday, February 6, 2012 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners Meeting Location

As part of recognizing Craven County's 300th Anniversary in 2012, the Craven County Board of Commissioners will hold the Monday, February 6, 2012 7:00 p.m. regular meeting in the River Bend Town Hall Meeting Room located at River Bend Town Hall, 45 Shoreline Drive, River Bend, NC 28562

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