The Department of Social Services administers all federally mandated programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance, Crisis and LIEAP. Childcare, Adoptions and Foster Care services are also provided. They assess child abuse and neglect, and offer help to support and preserve families. They offer services such as Adult Protective Services, Adult Placement Services and Guardianship Services.
For more information, please contact the Camden County Department of Social Services:
By phone: 252-331-4787
By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you are currently a Medicaid recipient and would like to email the verifications needed to complete your recertification, you can do so at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All verifications received will be forwarded to your caseworker. If the caseworker needs additional information, they will contact you within two business days, so please provide a good contact number.
Camden County Board of Social Services:
The Camden County Board of Social Services consists of 5 members; 2 are appointed by the North Carolina Social Services Commission, 2 are appointed by the Camden County Commissioners and 1 is appointed by the Board of Social Services. Any resident of Camden County who is interested in serving on this board may request an application by emailing DSS Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by picking up an application at the Camden County Department of Social Services building located next to the Camden County Courthouse.
For more information regarding this or any other DSS matter, contact the Camden County Social Services at (252) 331-4787 ext. 101.
The Camden County Board of Social Services meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.
Social Services Board has one upcoming vacancy. Click on the following link for more information:
Important Notice regarding the Proposed Settlement of Franklin et al. v. Kinsley
Franklin et al. v. Kinsley is a federal lawsuit filed in 2017 on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina. The case concerns improper terminations of Medicaid benefits. Click Here to view the Proposed Settlement Notice.
Notice to Beneficiaries Regarding COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Benefits (English & Spanish):
Click here to be informed of important information regarding these benefits.