Location and Hours of Operation

Manteo Office                                                                                Buxton Office

107 Exeter Street                                                                                Highway 12

P O Box 669                       Monday through Friday                        P O Box 859

Manteo, NC  27954                 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM                 Buxton, NC  27920

(252) 475-5500                                                                               (252) 995-4404

Emergency Assistance for Special Medical Needs (click here)          Asistencia de Emergencia para Necesidades Medicas Especiales  (apreten qui)

Citizenship Requirement Information (click here)    Informacion de Ciudadania Requirida (apreten aqui)

The Mission of the Dare County
Department of Social Services

To promote and strengthen family stability and integrity; to enhance the protection and care of children and dependent adults; and to assist all citizens in achieving their highest level of independence.

The Department desires to accomplish its mission by:

1)     Responding compassionately to the needs of the community and individuals;

2)     Administering programs in accordance with established laws/policy and with fairness;

3)     Respecting the privacy of clients and holding all information obtained in the course of professional services in confidence.

4)     Promoting personal responsibility;

5)     Remaining family centered; and

6)     Involving the community.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS.  Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  Write HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY).  USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Employee Webmail

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