The mission of the Yancey County Department of Social Services (DSS) is to respectfully assist families and individuals by helping them maintain, and / or enhance their quality of life, and to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable people in the community.
Economic Services
Yancey DSS administers the following Economic Services Programs:
- Child Care Subsidy
- Child Support
- Food and Nutrition Assistance (formerly "Food Stamps")
- Emergency Assistance
- Energy Assistance
- Medicaid Assistance Programs
- Medicaid Transportation Services
- Special Assistance for Adults
Services Programs
Yancey DSS provides the following Services Programs:
- Adoptions
- Adult Services
- Child Welfare Services
- Special Assistance In-Home Services
- Services for the Blind