The Union County Department of Social Services (DSS) has released its annual Community Report for 2008 – 2009.  The Community Report explains DSS funding and how financial resources are used in Union County. The report also focuses on how DSS helps families achieve economic well-being, safety, and permanence and stability in their living situations. In addition, readers of the report will learn about DSS accomplishments and facts, how DSS is improving quality within the organization and the department’s vision for the future. 

• DSS to Accept Applications for USDA Surplus Commodities
• Foster Care Youth Learn Valuable Skills Through LINKS Program

• DSS Community Report 2008 - 2009  

  Low Income Energy Assistance Program Information - LIEAP gives families a one-time cash payment to help pay their heating expense.  You do not have to be a Food & Nutrition Services recipient in order to apply for or receive a LIEAP check.  However, if you are a FNS recipient, on September 30th each year, the State sends a letter regarding LIEAP eligibility based on FNS information.  Some FNS recipients are automatically approved for LIEAP & some are screened out for various reasons.  If the letter states you are automatically approved, you will receive a LIEAP check in February & you do not need to come in to apply.  If your letter states you were screened out, you must come to DSS to apply or have someone who knows your situation come in to apply for you.  We are available to take LIEAP applications Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm from November 2nd thru November 13th.  Our office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.  MORE DETAILS

  A new Adopton/Foster Care Inquiry Form has been added to the Adoption Services and Foster Home Recruitment pages.

Welcome to the Union County Department of Social Services’ website. We appreciate your interest and hope that you may be able to find an answer or a contact person for a specific question you may have. The programs administered by Social Services affect the lives of many of our citizens, either directly or indirectly. As you will notice in scanning this website, our department strives to help families support themselves and to provide care and protection for children, the disabled, and the elderly as it is needed. If you have further questions or concerns for Social Services after reviewing the information on this site, please make use of the contact information provided by specific program areas.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Union County Department of Social Services is to partner with families in achieving economic well-being, safety, and permanence within our community.

Board Members:

Margaret Hood, Chairman
Barbara Liner, Vice Chairman
Nathel Hailey
Patricia Kahle
Florence Miller
D. Dontae Latson, MSSA, LCSW, Director

Non-Discrimination:

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Write HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY). USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.”