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1. What is Faithful Families?

Faithful Families is 9 session program to help encourage healthy eating and physical activity in communities of faith, through classes and policy and environmental change. Each class includes a healthy cooking demonstration and recipe exchange.

2. Who is it for?

Faith communities and/or health professionals interested in working in the faith community.

3. How do you get it?

Call Taylor Davenport at 252-940-5093 or email Taylor Davenport.

4. What is the cost?

Faithful Families is a free program at no cost to the community!

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1. What is T.I.P.?

TIP offers testing to the community to help individuals receive free testing for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C (criteria is required for Hepatitis C testing).

2. Who should get tested?

You....you should get tested! Many people are living with STDs and HIV because and don't even know it. Not all symptoms are easy to recognize. TIP offers free testing and if needed we will help with medical care/follow ups and referrals to local providers.

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1. How do I apply for Food and Nutrition Services?

To apply for Food and Nutrition Services, you may come to the agency to apply or you may call 252-975-5500 and request for an application to be mailed to you. You also may apply online at ePass. View the Food-Nutrition-Services-Interview (PDF).

2. How do I apply for Family and Children's Medicaid?

You can come to the Department of Social Services (DSS) to apply or you can fill out the Application for Health Coverage Medicaid (PDF) for Family and Children's Medicaid application, and mail it to"
Beaufort Co. DSS
P.O. Box 1358
Washington, NC 27889

What will I need to complete my application?

• Pay stubs of the previous month if you, your spouse, or parents are working, Certified Birth Certificate of who is applying (if you do not have them DSS will help you get them).
• Two proofs of residence, (valid North Carolina ID or drivers licenses with the correct mailing address and some type of mail such as an electric bill, water bill, or doctor's bill).

If any other information is needed a Caseworker from DSS will contact you.

3. How do I apply for Adult Medicaid?

View information on how to apply for Adult Medicaid.

4. How do I apply for Work First Family Assistance (WFFA)?

How to Apply

Applications are taken during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

What You Will Need

• Birth certificates
• Health Insurance cards
• Life insurance policies
• Most recent bank statement
• The names, addresses, and date of birth of the absent parent.
• Previous month's pay stubs
• Social Security cards

5. How do I apply for Medical Transportation?

Come to the agency during the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. You may also request assistance via the Medical Transportation Phone Line at 252-940-6052.

6. How do I apply for Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)?

The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) serves individuals and families who are experiencing a heating or cooling related crisis. A household is in a crisis if it is currently experiencing or is in danger of experiencing a life-threatening or health-related emergency and sufficient, timely, and appropriate assistance is not available from any other source. Life-threatening is defined as a household which has no heating or cooling source or has a disconnect notice for their primary heating or cooling service and the health or well-being of a household member would be in danger of the heating or cooling crisis was not alleviated. Each household should be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if there is a heating or cooling crisis.

How to Apply

Applications are taken during the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

What You Will Need

Past due heating or cooling bill.

7. How do I apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?

• Only households containing an elderly person age 60 and above, or a disabled person receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) are eligible to potentially receive benefits from December 1st through December 31st or until funds are exhausted.
• If funds remain available, all other households may apply beginning January 1st through March 31st.
• All approved payments will be made directly to the Energy Providers.

8. How do I apply to become a Foster Parent?

To be a foster parent, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Married or single
• Have a stable home and income
• Have a valid Drivers license
• Have reliable vehicle
• Complete all required training
• Be committed to children

To learn more about the steps and procedures about becoming a Foster Parent, please see Steps and Processes of Foster Home Licensing (PDF).

For more information on becoming a foster parent, please contact either Ian Bartholomew at 252-940-6028 or email Ian Bartholomew or call Brittany Spragley at 252-940-6023 or email Brittany Spragley.

9. How do I make a Child Protective Services (CPS) Report?

Beaufort County Department of Social Services holds the responsibility for accepting reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency of children that have been abused, neglected, or exploited.

To make a CPS report: Citizens of Beaufort County should report suspected allegations to the agency during working hours 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday by calling 252-975-5500. The call will be directed to appropriate department.

After hours, weekend, and holiday reports can be made by calling the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Communications Center at 252-946-0101 to reach a social worker on call.

10. How do I make an Adult Protective Services (APS) Report Report?

Beaufort County Department of Social Services holds the responsibility for accepting reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency of disabled adults that have been abused, neglected, or exploited.

To make an APS report: Citizens of Beaufort County should report suspected allegations to the agency during working hours 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday by calling 252-975-5500. The call will be directed to appropriate department.

After hours, weekend, and holiday reports can be made by calling the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Communications Center at 252-946-7111 to reach a social worker on call.

11. How do I find out if I am eligible for CAP/DA?

To receive CAP/DA services, you must live in Beaufort County and be:

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible for Medicaid
• Approved for Nursing Home Care
• Be at risk of Nursing Home Placement
• Maintained safely in the home within the CAP/DA cost limit

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1. What is the Fiscal Year?

Like many governmental entities, the Beaufort County Finance Department operates on an annual financial year which is distinct from the calendar year (January 1st to December 31st). Beaufort County's annual fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. For example, Fiscal Year 2019 began on July 1, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019.

2. What is the Payroll Cycle?

Beaufort County employees are compensated twice a month. The pay period every month falls on the 15th of the month and the last day of the month. For more details regarding employee compensation, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-946-0079.

3. What is our Bond Rating?

Beaufort County currently has a A+ rating on general obligation bonds from Standard and Poor's, and a strong Aa3 Moody's Investors Service.

4. Does the County get audited?

Yes, Beaufort County is audited by an independent external auditing firm on a yearly basis. You may view all of Beaufort County's published audits.

5. What do we invest in?

North Carolina General Statute 159 authorizes the County to invest in:

• Obligations of the U.S. Treasury
• Obligations of any agency of the United States of America, provided the payment of principal and interest of such obligations is fully guaranteed by the United States
• Obligations of certain quasi-federal agencies
• Commercial paper bearing the highest credit rating available
• Bankers' acceptances of accepting banks or holding companies either incorporated in the State of North Carolina, or having the highest available long-term debt rating
• The North Carolina Capital Management Trust, a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2A-7) registered mutual fund.

Beaufort County investment model focuses on low risk investments first and then liquidity of funds.

6. When is the next bond sale?

The dates of bond sales are determined by assessing cash flow needs of the Capital Improvement Program. The date of the bond sale is set by the Director of Finance in consultation with the Local Government Commission. The date of the next bond sale will be posted to the Finance Department page prior to the sale.

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1. My water usage is high. What should I do?

If your water usage is high:

• Check the toilets for leaks by adding a little food coloring to the tank. Wait about 30 minutes. If the water in the bowl changes color, there is a leak. Flush the toilet a couple of times to ensure that all food coloring is removed as food coloring may stain your toilet.
• Check interior faucets and outside hose bibs for leaks or drips.
• Check all pipes. Even pipes that are not visible may be leaking. Look for discoloration, moisture, or sponginess where pipes come out of walls.
• Check all appliances for possible leaks including dishwasher, sink disposal system, ice maker, water softeners, etc).
• Test the water flow at your meter. Turn off all of the water in your house. Go outside and write down the water meter register reading including the location of the meter flow indicator (resembles a hand on a clock). Do not use any water for 2 hours. Go back outside and check the meter again. If the water reading has advanced, then there is a leak or use of water in your house. Some meters also have a flow indicator triangle (a small red or white triangle). If the triangle is spinning, then water is passing through your meter indicating there is a leak or water usage in your house. You may need to contact the Water Department at 252-975-0720 to turn the water meter off before you repair the leak.

2. I have found a leak. Who is responsible to repair it?

The Beaufort County Water Department installs water meters with a PVC stub out for plumbing connection. If the leak is found from the PVC stub out to the house, then it is the customer's responsible to repair it. If the leak is found in the meter box or back towards the water main, then the Water Department is responsible for repairs.

3. I have found a leak. Can my bill be reduced?

One adjustment is allowed in a 36-month period. The Beaufort County Water Department must be notified of the leak before the due date of the bill that reflects the leak.

Provide the Water Department with information regarding the repair of the leak. We need a description of the leak including location and the date it was repaired. Once your usage returns to normal, up to two months of bills may be adjusted. You will still be responsible for a portion of the cost of water based on the average of your past bills. You may present the above listed information in person at the Water Department office or mail information to:
132 W 2nd Street
Washington, NC 27889