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The Department of Social Services provides economic assistance and physical, social and emotional services to the residents of New Hanover county in North Carolina. The department s services include child adoption assistance, adult and child protective, transportation for medical appointments and child care. The Department of Social Services provides access to medical services for lower-income individuals. The department pays for doctor visits, prescription drugs, outpatient appointments and hospitalization. In addition, it provides food stamp benefits and foster care services. The Department of Social Services is located in Wilmington, N.C.