Sampson County Social Service Department

The Department of Social Services provides public assistance and social services that enable individuals and families to become self-sufficient. It offers adult protection services to vulnerable adults who are alleged to be abused, neglected or exploited. The department provides a variety of counseling services to adults and families. Its foster care services provide a temporary home for children up to the age of 18, who for a variety of reasons no longer live with their family and are in need of temporary placement. The department offers a range of day care services that allow eligible families to receive child care assistance and enable them to pursue educational, employment and supportive services. It also issues work permits to protect children between the ages 14 and 17 by ensuring employer compliance with child labor laws. Additionally, it provides in-home aid, child protection, adoption, guardianship, independent living, employment counseling and assistance, short-term training, medical assistance, transportation and crisis intervention services. The Department of Social Services is located in Burgaw, N.C.

This office provides a wide range of services to the Veteran and their family members. We serve all veterans, spouses, widows, and children of veterans residing in Onslow County with all Veterans Administration matters. If you are interested in applying for any VA benefits or need assistance with any VA paperwork, we will schedule an appointment for you to come into our office. A Veteran Service Officer will meet with you to answer any questions you have about your eligibility for benefits. We will then help you submit any paperwork and assist with gathering any necessary documentation for your claim. Call us 910) 347-3309 to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online ! * Please note that our hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

The Sampson County Department of Social Services helps the citizens become self-sufficient; prevents abuse, neglect and exploitation; and secures institutional care. Its food assistance program provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy food. The department s long-term care program provides financial assistance in the payment of the cost of care associated with nursing home institutionalization. The Sampson County Department of Social Services operates an energy assistance program for low-income families. It also offers health support services for individuals and families dealing with alcohol and drug abuse. The department additionally provides foster care and protective services for children and crisis intervention programs for families. The Sampson County Department of Social Services is located in Clinton, N.C.