Rowan County Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to improving the lives of our citizens, helping them to overcome life’s challenges, while at the same time promoting their personal responsibility in order to build a stronger community. 

Current societal issues make the provision of quality human and social services more important than ever.  Many in our community face unemployment, homelessness, addictions, lack of medical care, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and hunger.  Reacting to these issues in an appropriate, healthy, and positive way is challenging for anyone but impossible for some unless they have assistance and support.  Many people find themselves with no place to turn except to government agencies such as DSS.  Complex human needs must be met, even when resources are scarce.