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Dial 2-1-1 or text COVIDNC to 898211 for free, confidential information 24/7 to help you find resources within your community.

They can connect you with people and groups that can help with questions about access to food, shelter, employment and child care.

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[lsvr_content_box]If you have recently lost or can no longer afford your health insurance, or even if you are trying to purchase health insurance for the first time, you have options to make sure that you and your family have access to care.

For more information visit the NCDHHS website click here

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Due to Declaration of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, NCDHHS encourages potential recipients/recipients to utilize online, alternate and telephone methods for applications and questions.  Most transactions can be handled by phone, fax, email or mail.  A Drop Box is located to the left of the Entrance Doors for your convenience.  Appointments will be scheduled for transactions that can’t be handled by one of these methods. Caseworkers will follow-up by phone or email.

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ePASS is a quick and easy way for individuals and families to learn about and apply for available benefits and services. Online applications are available for Food and Nutrition Services (formerly Food Stamps) as well as Medical Assistance (Medicaid and NC Health Choice or CHIP). You can learn if you are potentially eligible for Medical Assistance by completing an electronic pre-assessment screening.

Click here to access ePASS

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[lsvr_accordion][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Food and Nutritional Services” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply:

1. Apply online at epass.nc.gov
2. Fill out a paper application and mail, fax or drop off at Pender County DSS

 

Address:  Pender County DSS  810 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC  28425

Fax #:  910-259-0657     Attn:  FNS Application

Email:  nmaund@pendercountync.gov

 

Applications can be picked up at DSS or please call and an application can be mailed to you.

The following website also has a link to the paper application, ePass and information for applying:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps

Call 910-259-1240 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.

Current recipients with questions can call 910-259-1240 or their Caseworker.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Child Care” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply:

1. Fill out a paper application and mail, fax or drop off at Pender County DSS

 

Address:  Pender County DSS  810 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC 28245

Fax #:  910-259-0657     Attn:  Child Care Application

Email:  thooks@pendercountync.gov

 

Applications can be picked up at DSS or please call and an application can be mailed to you.

Visit the following website for more information about Child Care:

https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Financial-Assistance

Call 910-259-1240 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.

Current recipients with questions can call 910-259-1240 or their Caseworker.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Medicaid or Health Choice” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply (one application works for Medicaid and Health Choice).

1. Apply online at epass.nc.gov
2. Fill out a paper application and mail, fax or drop off at Pender County DSS
3. Telephone

 

Address:  Pender County DSS  810 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC  28425

Fax #:  910-259-0657   Attn:  Medicaid Application

Email:  shorrell@pendercountync.gov

 

Applications can be picked up at DSS or please call and an application can be mailed to you.

The following website also has a link to the paper application, ePass and information for applying:

https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/apply-for-medicaid-or-health-choice

Call 910-259-1240 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.

Current recipients with questions can call 910-259-1240 or their Caseworker.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Child Support” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply:

1. Online at: https://ncchildsupport.com/ecoa/caseApplicationInfo/1.htm
2. Fill out a paper application and mail, fax or drop off at Pender County Child Support
3. Telephone

 

Address:  Pender County Child Support  305 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC 28425

Fax #:  910-259-1255     Attn:  Child Support Application

Email:  ssummerlin@pendercountync.gov

 

Applications can be picked up at Child Support and DSS or please call 910-259-1223 and an application can be mailed to you.

The following website also has a link to the online and paper application and information for applying:

https://ncchildsupport.com/ecoa/index.jsp

Call 910-259-1223 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.

Current recipients with questions can call 910-259-1223 or their Caseworker.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Work First ” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply:

1. The Work First Cash Assistance Application and Review Documentation Workbook can be mailed to individuals who wish to apply for Work First Cash Assistance or short-term services and benefits or the application can be picked up at Pender County DSS. Upon receipt of the Workbook/Application, the Caseworker will conduct a telephone interview.

Address:  Pender County DSS  810 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC  28425

Email:  thooks@pendercountync.gov

 

Visit the following website for more information about Work First:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/work-first-family-assistance

Call 910-259-1240 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.

Current recipients with questions can call 910-259-1240 or their Caseworker.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)/Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Methods to apply:

1. Fill out a paper application and mail, fax or drop off at Pender County DSS

Address:  Pender County DSS     810 S. Walker St. P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, NC 28425

Fax #:  910-259-0657     Attn:  CIP/LIEAP Application

Email:  thooks@pendercountync.gov

 

Applications can be picked up at DSS or please call and an application can be mailed to you.

Visit the following websites for more information about CIP and LIEAP:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/crisis-intervention-program

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/low-income-energy-assistance

Call 910-259-1240 if one of these methods will not work for you or if you have questions.[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)” icon=”fa fa-arrow-right”]Medicaid applicants/recipients in need of assistance with transportation to medical appointments – Please call 910-259-1375 or 910-259-1240.[/lsvr_accordion_item][/lsvr_accordion]

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[lsvr_content_box]The Pender County WIC Department is open. However, the clinic has stopped doing face-to-face interactions temporarily to protect the health of WIC participants and staff.

Due to this WIC is currently experiencing a very high call volume. The team is working hard to return all phone calls as quickly as possible. We ask that you PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE with your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.

 

Please call the Pender County WIC Office at 910-259-1290

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[/lsvr_content_box][lsvr_content_box]NC WIC COVID-19 food package waivers were approved until May 31, 2020. If a store is out of the product type/size issued in food benefits, the following items are allowed:

Bread – 100% whole wheat or whole grain, any size 16-24 oz.

Milk – when issued skim/non-fat or 1%, you can get 2%.

Yogurt – when issued skim/non-fat or 1%, you can get whole-fat.

If you are seeking WIC services for the first time, please visit the MyWIC page to contact your local agency.

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Due to the ongoing State of Emergency, Pender County Schools has created the following website to address the 2020-21 school year: Restarting Together[/lsvr_content_box]

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This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

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Where can I get the latest information on COVID-19?

Visit the NCDHHS website, www.ncdhhs.gov/coronoavirus, and check the Updates page.

You can also visit the CDC website for the latest information at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Who can I call?

For assistance during COVID-19 dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162
Sign up for updates by texting COVIDNC to 898211

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