Child & Family Services

What we do

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Child Care Services

Apply, recertify and report changes for the Child Care Subsidy program.

Child Protective In-Home Services

In-Home services are provided to families in their home after an assessment concluded that the children were abused or neglected, and are at risk of future harm without ongoing support.

Child Protective Services

Child Protective Services protects children from further maltreatment and enhances their well-being by supporting and strengthening families.

Foster Care & Adoption

At times, children who have been abused or neglected must be removed from their homes for their safety. Foster Care (now called Permanency Planning) is a temporary removal while parents work on getting back together. If a family is unable to reunify, other long-term options may include adoption.

How to Become a Resource Parent

Learn more about supportive services, becoming a foster parent, and support for extended families who are caring for children.

Report Abuse or Neglect

Anyone who suspects a child is being abused, neglected, and /or dependent and who are imminent risk of harm due to actions by the child’s parent or caretaker should report this to Durham County Social Services. Reports may be submitted anonymously.

Work First Family Assistance and Employment Services

Work First Cash Assistance and Work First Services are provided to enable families to remove barriers and participate in a wide range of activities that will prepare individuals to achieve economic self- sufficiency.

Prevention Services

Prevention services social workers provide services and support for families to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect in our community.