Robeson County

Department of Social
Services
Adult Services
Karin Troy

Mission Statement
to promote the independence and enhance the dignity of

North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities, and

their families through a community-based system of
opportunities, services, benefits, and protections.

Values

Consumer-focused. North Carolinians are the center of our service design and
delivery, and allocation of human and fiscal resources.

Anticipatory. DHHS uses feedback from our customers and partners on all levels -national, state and local -- to guide our thinking, planning, policies and practices.

Collaborative. DHHS values internal and external partnerships.

Results-oriented. DHHS emphasizes accountability and measures its work by the

highest standards.

Transparent. DHHS shares information, planning and decision-making processes

and communicates openly with its customers and partners.

Roles
Expand in-home and community services and benefits for older and persons with disabilities
Increase support for family caregivers, including those caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and

other dementia
Support aging-in-place through well coordinated community-based services
Assure an adequately trained workforce to provide services
Involve older and persons with disabilities and their families in meaningful public policymaking
Establish an integrated state, regional, and county planning process for long-term services and supports
Improve the quality of aging and adult services and programs, including senior centers
Increase volunteer and employment opportunities for seniors and persons with disabilities
Enhance quality of care and quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities
Collaborate with public and private agencies and organizations to enhance the health and wellness of
seniors and persons with disabilities and their family caregivers
Develop a system for comprehensive and timely information and assistance
Protect seniors and persons with disabilities from mistreatment and advocate for their rights and well-being

History

Future Direction