dss.alexandercountync.govAlexander County Department of Social Services

604 7th St. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-1080 | Fax: 828-632-1092 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Assistance Announcements Benefits Medicaid Food & Nutrition (Food Stamps) Work First Child Care Energy How to Apply for Benefits Children Services Foster Care & Adoptions Child Protective Services How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect Adult Services Adult Protective Services Services to Support Independent Living Adult Other Services How to Report Adult Abuse or Neglect Other Services Child Support Services Program Integrity DSS Administration How to Report Benefit Fraud Community Resources Contact Search this website The Medicaid Verifications Email is now available to submit verifications needed to complete Medicaid re-certifications and Medicaid applications. Office Hours : Mon.–Fri. 8:00am–5:00pm Alexander County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of service. Department of Social Services Mission Statement The administers federal, state, and county programs focused on improving the well-being and self-sufficiency of our citizens. We strive to protect vulnerable people (children, older adults, and disabled) from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We are committed to caring for our community and dedicated to advocating for these in need. The , along with the Health Department and Senior Center, report to the Alexander County Consolidated Health and Human Services Director. DSS Programs Support the Community Health – Medicaid Services and Food and Nutrition supports the general health and well-being of citizens Economy – Food and Nutrition, Child Care, Work First, Crisis Intervention, and Child Support provides benefits that clients use locally to achieve self-sufficiency and well-being. Protect from and/or recovery from abuse or neglect – Families, children and adults are supported to ensure stable, healthy households for immediate and long term success. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and county law and policy –Programs are administered in a way that protects citizen’s rights and maximizes the use of available funding. Ask for Information About Voter Registration 604 7th St. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: 828-632-1080 | Fax: 828-632-1092 Contact Web...