DSS Board
DSS Mission Statement
Durham County Department of Social Services partners with federal, state, and local entities to provide and promote access to quality services for Durham residents which protect vulnerable populations, preserve dignity, foster independence, and cultivate a safe and empowered community.
Department of Social Services Leadership Team
Maggie Clapp
Director
Valery Dambreville
Deputy Director
Department of Social Services Board Members
Charles Mitchell
Chair
Jacqueline Beatty-Smith
Vice-Chair
Commissioner Stephen Valentine
Wendy Sotolongo, J.D.
