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 Programs and services provided by the Mecklenburg County Department of SocialServices are funded through federal, state and county revenues, in addition to grants and other donations, to meet the community’s priorities as defined by the Board of County Commissioners.
Our Mission
To provide economic and social services to sustain and/or improve the quality of life for Mecklenburg County citizens.
Our Vision
To be an involved and recognized leader in human services, valued by our stakeholders because of our needs-based customer focus in the delivery of services. We will help create a resilient community by proactively investing in our employees, operations and services, and by developing impactful relationships for the benefit of our customers.
Social Services Director, Mary E. Wilson
Duties of the DSS Director
- Serve as Executive Officer of the County DSS and appoint departmental staff.
- Administer public assistance and social services programs under applicable
regulations.
- Administer funds provided for the care of indigent persons.
- Act as an agent of the State in providing services to persons residing in the County.
Social Services Divisions
Governance
In 1984, acting under the authority granted by G.S. 153A-77(a), the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution assuming the powers and duties of the county social services board. Since that time, Mecklenburg County has not had a separate social services board, and the Board of County Commissioners has been
responsible for exercising all of the other powers and duties that, in other counties, are exercised by the board of social services with the advice of the County Manager,
including but not limited to:
- Appointing the Social Services Director;
- Establishing county policies for social services programs that are consistent with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations;
- Developing policies and plans to improve the community’s social conditions under the advice of the Social Services Director; and
- Advising and consulting with the Social Services Director about problems involving the social services department.
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