As the County offices are closed to the public to provide safety to the County residents and staff, Bladen County Department of Social Services encourages the public to access or apply for services via the internet at epass.nc.gov.
Applications for Economic Services are available for those without internet access at the front porch of the agency located in a file cabinet identified by programs desired to make application to. Those programs are as follows: Food & Nutrition Services, Adult Medicaid, Family & Children’s Medicaid, Work Frist Family Assistance, Child Care, Crisis Intervention, Low Income Energy Assistance and Child Support. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program ends on March 31, 2020. Each application has a coversheet attached with directions to complete the application to include a signature on each application made. Applications are to be returned to the secure Drop box located at the front door for timely process. To ensure all questions or contact with caseworkers can be made the public is instructed to call 910-862-6800 for assistance.
Any reports of abuse or neglect of children or adults can be made Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm by calling the agency at 910-862-6800. After hours and weekends reports may be made by calling Bladen County Communications at 910-862-8141/910-862-8142.
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