Department of Social Services
Areas of Responsibility
The Department of Social Services has oversight for the following areas:
- Child Protection
- Counseling – Individual, Family and Group
- Disaster Management
- Domestic Violence
- Family Affairs
- Health and Wellness Services and Advocacy
- Human Trafficking
- Juvenile Correctional Facilities for Boys and Girls
- National Hotline for 24 hours Crisis Intervention
New Providence
Tel. (242) 322-2763
Tel. (242) 422-2763
Freeport
Tel. (242) 351-7763
- National Parenting Programme
- Public Financial Assistance
- Rehabilitative Services for Probationers, Parolees and Inmates
- Research and Planning
- Residential Care Facilities for Children and Older Persons
- Safe House for refugee females with minor children
- School Welfare
- Services and Advocacy for Older Persons
- Services and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Key Functions and Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Department of Social Services, under the purview of the Director of the Department of Social Services, provides food and financial services, counseling, advocacy, education, empowerment, health and wellness, shelter and housing, protection and safety services. There are thirteen (13) key areas through which services are offered:
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