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COUNTY OF PITT: Department of Social Services Offers Free DNA Testing

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County of Pitt issued the following announcement on Aug. 6. 

Pitt County Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Support Services (CSS) will offer free DNA testing on August 12, 2021.  The confidential testing will be held at the Pitt County Human Services Center located at 203 Government Circle, Greenville from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm. 

All DNA testing fees will be waived and no appointment is necessary.

To participate in this program, paternity must be an issue and parents are asked to bring a government issued ID and birth certificate for each child.

 Participants must seek Child Support Services and applications will be accepted the same day.  A fee of $10.00 or $25.00 may apply.

For unemployed or underemployed noncustodial parents, a Pitt County Child Support Employment Services Social Worker will be available to discuss the STEPP Program (Supporting Training and Employing Parents Program).  The STEPP program began in April 2021 and assists citizens with employment assistance, job search training, career exploration, skills training, resume writing, educational support, and tuition assistance. 

For more information, contact Pitt County Child Support Services at 252-902-1300.  

Original source can be found here.

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