Dept. of Social Services—Child Protective Services, Child Care Assistance, Adolescent Parenting Program, Child Support, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First Family Assistance, Emergency Assistance: (828) 426-8200
HOUSING
Lenoir Emergency Outreach Shelter—Caldwell County’s first full service permanent emergency shelter to serve men, women and children, entire families under one roof: (828) 726-3634
Lenoir Housing Authority—Housing for two-income families. Accepts applications on Wednesdays: (828) 758-5536
Section 8—Rental assistance, provides a rental subsidy for housing: (828) 322-9191
Salvation Army Shelter of Hope—Shelter for men, women and children: (828) 322-8061
FINANCIAL
Yokefellow Christian Ministries—Utilities, food, clothing, medication. Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri. 9AM-Noon/1PM-3:30PM: (828) 754-7088
South Caldwell Christian Ministries—Utilities, food, clothing, medication. 9AM-5PM Tue & Thu / 9AM-2PM Wed: (828) 396-4000
Legal Aid of North Carolina—Legal representation for Domestic Violence Protection Orders. Applicants must go through Shelter Home of Caldwell County for referral: (828) 437-8280
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