Pitt County Department of Social Services (DSS) needs help from the community to bring “Holiday Cheer” to the 196 foster children currently in legal custody of the agency. Holiday Cheer is an annual holiday support program that relies solely on donations from citizens and community partners. Donations of financial assistance along with new, unwrapped toys […]
A social worker in Union County was arrested after police spotted a shivering 11-year-old child on her porch cuffed around the ankle and with a dead chicken draped around his neck. Wanda Sue Larson and Dorian Lee Harper were both charged with multiple offenses. According to WRAL, Larson is a supervisor with Union County Department […]
Grandparents play a vital role in the growth and development of children. They provide formal and informal supports for families, ranging from occasional babysitting, to full- time child care, to full-time custody of their grandchildren. The Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) understands the critical role played by grandparents and the support they need […]
