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Welcome to the office of the Director of Public Welfare/Social Services now located at the North Kingstown Senior Center, 10 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852 (right at the Town Beach). The hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 3:00pm. 

Mary Winsor retired as Welfare Director October 2, 2006 after 32 years of dedicated service to the residents of North Kingstown.  Kathleen Carland is now Director of North Kingstown Senior and Human Services and has assumed the duties of the Welfare Director.

All services provided by the Welfare Director are now available through the Social Services Department at the North Kingstown Senior Center.  Although the senior center is the office location, services are provided to North Kingstown residents of all ages. 

Social Services/Welfare is a Community resource for North Kingstown residents who need emergency assistance and don't know where to get help.   Limited Town funds are available for clients in the areas of rent, medications, fuel, utilities and other services essential to maintaining families or individuals who are North Kingstown residents.  All assistance is granted in voucher form and no cash assistance is issued.

The Social Services Department is the contact for the Salvation Army and is the contact person for the RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund which is administered by the Salvation Army.

You may reach the office by telephone at (401) 268-1579, FAX (401) 294-4052 and 294-3331 Exct. 330

E-mail to the Social Services Coordinator for Services Janet Galluccio lrigney@northkingstown.org or Social Services Worker Marci O'Connor moconnor@northkingstown.org

MISSION STATEMENT

To supply professional, efficient and confidential support and relief to North Kingstown residents who are in an emergency situation.