Department of Social Services
The mission of the Department of Social Services is to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Currituck County. A team of social workers, income maintenance caseworkers, management personnel, and a support staff of 37 employees work to provide economic and Social Work services to the citizens of Currituck County.
The Department of Social Services operates under a five-member board appointed to three-year terms. Two Board members are State appointed, two members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and one member is appointed by the DSS Board. The present board consists of: Chairman, Connie Harrelson; Vice-Chairman, Walter Gallop; Nad Miyasato; and Josephine Lewis.
What This Department Does
- Provides public assistance programs to approximately 10% of the County’s general population
- Coordinates agency services aimed at assisting families in achieving self-sufficiency
- Protects children from neglect and abuse and investigates complaints
- Coordinates foster care, health support, and adoption services for children in need
- Licenses foster care homes
- Assists senior and disabled adults in their efforts to lead independent and productive lives
- Administers the County's Food Stamp, Medicaid, Energy, and Work First Family Assistance program
- Protects elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and investigation of these referrals
- Child care services
PLEASE, DO NOT MAKE A CHILD OR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES REPORT BY E-MAIL.
The Currituck County Department of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
Contact Information
Kathlyn S. Romm, Director
153 Courthouse Road, Suite 400
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-3083
Fax: 252-232-2167
Email: Send Kathy Romm an email.
The Department of Social Services is located at the Governmental Center, 2793 Caratoke Hwy., Currituck, NC.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
