OUR MISSION:

The mission of Avery County Department of Social Services is to be an advocate for and protector of the young, disabled, and aged citizens of Avery County.  To be an agency that works as a team to administer services and public assistance programs in an efficient, timely, consistent, and professional manner.

Avery County DSS Board Meetings are held the second Monday of each Month at 4:00 PM in the Commissioner's Board Room in the Avery County Administrative Building at 175 Linville Street, Newland NC.

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