Health & Human Services News
Count On Me NC- Join and Support the Effort!
The Count On Me NC program is focused on providing the necessary knowledge and information needed to manage COVID-19 within businesses as restrictions are relaxed. These free courses provide a consistent approach based on state and national guidelines. The voluntary program is designed to incorporate the best available science in social and physical distancing, employee […]
NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Highlights of Phase 1
On May 5th, Governor Cooper modified North Carolina’s Stay At Home Executive Order, transitioning the state to Phase 1 of slowly easing COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order 138 begins on Friday, May 8 at 5:00 pm. Highlights of Phase 1 include: Any retail business may open at 50 percent capacity. Businesses will be required […]
May is National Foster Care Month – have you considered becoming a foster parent?
The Pender County Department of Social Services is seeking individuals and families to provide loving and stable temporary homes for children in the foster care program. #NationalFosterCareMonth For more information please contact: Annie Murphy, Social Worker Pender County Department of Social Services (910) 259-1331 or amurphy@pendercountync.gov