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

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 ServicesYancey DSS administers the following Economic Services Programs:Child Care SubsidyChild SupportFood and Nutrition Assistance (formerly "Food Stamps")Emergency AssistanceEnergy AssistanceMedicaid Assistance ProgramsMedicaid Transportation ServicesSpecial Assistance for AdultsServices ProgramsYancey DSS provides the following Services Programs:AdoptionsAdult ServicesChild Welfare ServicesSpecial Assistance In-Home ServicesServices for the Blind