Our mission is to partner with families and communities in achieving well-being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support.

Welcome to the Durham County Department of Social Services website!  Our work at DSS is an investment in the economic and social well being of Durham.  We are partnering with families and communities to achieve well-being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support.  Explore our website to learn how to access services and support families.

Durham County DSS has three locations to serve our community: 220 E. Main St. (Child Welfare, Child Support & Adult Services) [Map] 300 N. Duke St. (Public Assistance & Crisis Services) [Map] 1201 Briggs Ave., Suite 101 (Child Care) Durham, NC 27702 [Map]     Everyone needs a little help from their friends....including the staff and clients of our agency. Strong connections with our neighbors will help us to strengthen the network of support for families in need.  We'd love it if you would become one of our friends on Facebook!  You can find our Facebook Page Here     In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.   To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Social Services Board Meeting

Durham, N.C. – The Durham County Board of Social Services will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 8:30 a.m.  The Board will meet at the Durham County Department of Social Services Building, located at 220 East Main Street in conference room 609 Right. 

For more information about the upcoming Board of Social Services meeting, contact Montrella Springfield at mspringfield@dss.co.durham.nc.us or call (919) 560-8039.

About the Department of Social Services

The mission of the Durham County Department of Social Services is to partner with families and the community in achieving well being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support. Our vision is a community where families achieve well being.  The Department provides economic services programs including Work First, Medicaid, Child Support, Child Day Care Subsidy and Food Stamps as well as social work services, including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Group Care and Crisis Assistance.  To learn more about the services and programs offered by the Department, visit the County’s website at: www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/dssv