Social Services

Angel Tree

Northampton County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for Angel Tree. Youth must be between the ages of 0 to 11 and receiving either SNAP or TANF.

Deadline to apply for Angel Tree or to be considered for Toys for Tots is October 31.

Call (757) 678-5153 for more information.

 




Mission Statement:

 

A Community in which all citizens have the resources and services they need to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and community while achieving safety, independence and overall- well-being.

Goals:

  • Engage Families
  • Protect and advocate for individuals.
  • Communicate effectively to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
  • Assess, plan, and implement achievable goals.
  • Foster and cultivate human dignity.
  • Demonstrate competence when working with diverse cultures.
  • Attract and maintain a high-quality workforce.
  • Assure “how” we do our work is as important as the work we do.
  • Ensure individuals are afforded an opportunity to be successful.
  • Collaborate with community partners.
  • Maintain effective community outreach.


A three member board represents the County. This board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9 AM in the Social Services Building. To be added to the agenda please call Northampton County Department of Social Services at 757-678-5153 ext. 337. 

 


 

The Northampton County Department of Social Services' mission is to provide benefits and services to the citizens. The department offers adult protective services, foster care, employment services, food stamps, temporary help to needy families, Medicaid and child care.
A three member board represents the County. This board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Social Services Building.