Displaying items by tag: Department of Social Services
Richmond County foster parents thanked by DSS
ROCKINGHAM — In 24 years of fostering children, Robert and Deborah Richardson have had some “ups and downs.”
Soul Stand Up donates suitcases for Richmond County foster children
ROCKINGHAM — One community organization wants to help make the transition between homes for Richmond County’s foster children a little easier.
LETTER: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
To the editor:
April is observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month which was formally established by President Ronald Reagan in 1993.
WIC COVID-19 flexibilities extended for duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended essential flexibilities for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to ensure participants continue to receive the food and health support they need throughout the COVID-19 national public health emergency.
NCDHHS releases improved online applications for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services
RALEIGH — (Tuesday) the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released improved online applications for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services that will help both North Carolina families and county Departments of Social Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balloons released in Richmond County to remember child abuse victims
ROCKINGHAM — As investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Jay and Terri Childers have seen their share of child abuse cases.
Richmond County health and human services employees collect bounty for DSS food pantry
ROCKINGHAM — On behalf of the Richmond County Department of Health and Human Services Crisis Center, Linda Taylor accepted non-perishable food items generously donated by county employees and private residents during a month-long food drive held in March.
