Pasquotank County Department of Social Services
The Pasquotank County Department of Social Services is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in need of basic economic support and to providing opportunities for those individuals to become self-reliant through provisions of supportive services.
We encourage the right to self-determination and strive to provide services in a responsive and compassionate manner while maintaining the dignity and integrity of the individual. Toward this end and in cooperation with other public and private entities, we seek to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Pasquotank County.
Our Mission
Foster Personal Responsibility
Improve Quality of Life
Protect our vulnerable Citizens
Board of Directors
Montrose G. Hinton
William “Bill” Trueblood (Chair)
Pearl J. Sutton (Vice-Chair)
Sam Davis III
Dr. Andrea R Williams
Pasquotank Co. Department of Social Services Board Meetings are held the first non-holiday Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Shared Conference Room at Pasquotank County Department of Social Services, 709 Roanoke Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. To attend, please go to the Social Services front desk and state you are there for the DSS board meeting.
North Carolina Temporary Assistance for Needy Families State Plan Effective October 1, 2025 – September 2028 The NC Department of Health and Human Services will submit the North Carolina Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. This draft plan covers the Federal Fiscal Years 2026 - 2028 and must be submitted by September 30, 2025, but no later than December 31, 2025. The plan will be available for public review and comment during the period of July 31, 2025 – September 14, 2025.
The TANF Block Grant is the major source of federal funding for a wide range of benefits, services, and activities to assist needy families with children. The TANF State Plan is required for North Carolina to receive TANF federal block grant funds. The State Plan describes major program provisions and outlines who is eligible, program participation requirements, and program benefits.
Anyone interested may review the plan at the following locations:
Pasquotank County Department of Social Services
709 Roanoke Av.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-338-2126 ext. 6143
or
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/public-notices
Kathy Ford
Director of Social Services
Location
709 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am-5pm
excluding holidays
Eligibility Fax# (252) 335-4110 (Medicaid and Food & Nutrition Services)
Services Fax# (252) 338-7512 (Social Work Related Information)