The Department of Social Services assists Onslow County citizens in meeting their basic daily living needs through financial, nutritional, and medical assistance. The department promotes the well-being of citizens through social work services to strengthen families, protective services to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable children and disabled or elderly adults.

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The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The City has grown rapidly since 1941, when Camp Lejeune was established, and possesses a rich City history dating back to 1731.

The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.

TASCO aims to educate parents, teachers, caregivers and professionals on child maltreatment prevention to improve their ability to identify abuse and neglect.  TASCO teaches community partners about creating safe physical and emotional environments at home, school and in neighborhoods through education on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and helping children identify feelings and manage emotions.

To advance the common good in Onslow County by focusing on the building block for a good life - education, income, and health, and create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of community problems.

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