Cumberland County to get over $250,000 from state for pilot emergency placement program
Cumberland County will receive more than $250,000 in funding from the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services for a two-year pilot emergency placement fund program, officials said Wednesday.
Cumberland DSS Holding Medicaid Expansion Event Saturday
With more than 35,000 Cumberland County residents set to become eligible for Medicaid tomorrow, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) is providing convenient options for …
Low Income Energy Assistance Program accepting applications starting Dec. 1
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services will begin accepting applications for the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) starting Dec. 1 to help qualified families …
End of pandemic-era food stamp supplement to affect elderly, county board told
A federal rollback in a food stamp supplement program to pre-pandemic levels will negatively affect the senior population the most, according to the head of the Cumberland County Department of Social Services.
Business Notebook for Oct. 23
In this week’s notebook: Nikeisha Waring hired as Cumberland County’s first chief diversity officer, Dominique Hall hired as Cumberland County’s new human resources director, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recognized for its work with military law enforcement, the county Department of Social Services has merged its website with Cumberland County government, city of Fayetteville receives budget…
Social Services giving fans to eligible residents
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services is providing a free box fan to eligible residents. The fans are being distributed through the Fan Giveaway Program, which …
