The Sussex County Division of Social Services' mission is to deliver public assistance and social services to eligible individuals and families to alleviate human suffering, and to maximize individual potential, in a competent and compassionate manner.

The Division of Social Services' "Right Door" policy since 1932 is your assurance that agency staff will make every effort to meey your Social Services needs as provided for by law and regulation.

Each Social Service program is different.  Each was initiated for a specific purpose and there are different eligibility requirements, which may change due to Federal or State laws and regulations or court decision.  All Services are subject to the availability of County, State and/or Federal funding.