Overview
The Moore County Department of Social Services (DSS) Board of Directors will convene for a regular meeting on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be conducted remotely via WebEx and the public may access the meeting at www.webex.com by clicking Join a meeting and entering meeting number 129 392 6027 and password 29qCKy3qmiD, or by calling 1-408-418-9388 and entering meeting number 129 392 6027.
Additionally, DSS staff will be physically present in the DSS Board Room at 1036 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC.
*Due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, face Coverings are required to be worn while in a Moore County Office Building.
The Division is requesting each county to post the link below to the NC Division of Social Services webpage on their county websites from August 20-26, 2020. This allows the public to view the revised 2020 LIHEAP Block Grant Plan and submit comments. All comments will be submitted to Jasmyne Simmons at Jasmyne.Simmons@dhhs.nc.gov
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/public-notices
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Service Changes due to COVID-19
Moore County Department of Social Services has adjusted operational protocols in response to advisories regarding COVID-19. We are continuing to provide all services; however, our lobby will be open from 8:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday to allow for additional cleaning and sanitizing of the lobby due to COVID-19.
Paper applications are still available in the entrance of the lobby Monday- Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. You may complete the application and place it in the drop box located outside the front door on the right side of the building.
Regular office hours are 8:00 am till 5:00. Please call with any questions at 910-947-2436 or email at dsscountyinfo@moorecountync.gov. We have increased the number of employees assigned to answering phone calls and email inquiries.
Residents may access social services in the following ways:
- Apply online for Food and Nutrition using https://epass.nc.gov
- Apply for Medicaid using https://epass.nc.gov or www.healthcare.gov
- Send questions or email copies of any verifications you are required to turn in to dsscountyinfo@moorecountync.gov.
- Report Suspicions of Adult or Child Abuse anytime day or night
- 1 (910) 947-5683
- 1 (910) 947-6544
Thank you and please do not hesitate to call if you need assistance.
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