General Questions
How do I apply for benefits?
What do I need to bring with me to DSS to apply for benefits?
How do I find out if I am qualified for a program?
What legal status must I have to receive benefits?
I speak little to no English. What kind of special
services are available for me?
Where do I get a work permit for a minor
(less than 18 years old) child?
Question: How do I apply for
benefits?
Answer: Applications for benefits and services are taken
at local county Department of Social Services. To apply, please visit the
county DSS where you currently live.
Question: What do I need to
bring with me to DSS to apply for benefits?
Answer: When applying for benefits, you do not have to
bring any item with you. However, you will be asked to provide information while
applying, therefore, to speed up the process, it would be helpful for you to
bring more than one form of identification(such as a birth certificate, social
security card, or driver's license) AND proof of income with you. This is
generally the basic information you will need to get started. Please note that
certain programs may require additional documentation.
Question: How do I find
out if I am qualified for a program?
Answer: Eligibility requirements vary for different
programs. The best way to find out if you are eligible for a program is to visit
your local county Department of Social Services.
Question: What legal status
must I have to receive benefits?
Answer: Citizens are entitled to benefits. For permanent
residents, refugees, and other immigration classes, your benefits may depend
on your personal situation. To find out what you may be eligible for, please
visit your local county Department of Social
Services or you may call DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-7030.
Question: I speak little
to no English. What kind of special services are available for me?
Answer: County DSS offices often offer interpreters,
bilingual forms, and bilingual personnel to help you. To find out if these services
exist in your area, please contact your local county
Department of Social Services. In addition, the DHHS Customer Service Center has bilingual
staff that can provide you with general information.
Question:
Where do I get a permit for a minor (less that 18 years old)child?
Answer: On behalf of the
NC Dept. of Labor,
work permits are provided at any local county
Department of Social Services, and through out some
NC school systems
(contact your high school counselor for permit availability.) Be sure the youth
takes his/birth certificate and is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We strive to keep this information as accurate as possible. If information on this page needs to be updated, please Email us.
Page Modified 10/15/2012
