Social Services

What We Do

At Durham County Social Services we partner with individuals, families, and the community to help our residents achieve physical, social, and financial well-being. For over a century, our social workers and staff have been serving Durham residents with compassionate care, always with the goal of bettering the lives of those in need.

Resource Links:

1). End Hunger Durham: endhungerdurham.org

2). Food Resources Map: durham-area-food-resources-durhamnc.hub.arcgis.com

3). DPS School Meals: dpsnc.net

4). Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC: Foodbankcenc.org/find-food-resources

5). NC211: nc211.org or dial 2-1-1

6). Triangle Double Bucks: triangledoublebucks.com

Our Programs & Services

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Aging & Adult Services

Learn about our range of services for disabled and/or older adults, including assistance with daily living activities, access to healthcare resources, nutrition programs, transportation and caregiver support.

Child & Family Services

Learn about our programs in Child Welfare, Family Support Services, Mental Health Services, and Youth Development.

Child Support Services

Find services that promote parental responsibility by locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing medical obligations and support, and the enforcement of existing Child Support orders.