Department of Social Services
How to Report Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect
To report Child Abuse & Neglect call (336)703-(ABUSE) 2287 or fax 336-726-0249 (24 hrs 7 days a week)
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To report Adult Abuse and Neglect dial (336)703-3503 (after 5pm call 911)
For additional information, click here:
- Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- Adult Protective Services Home
- Recognizing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Department of Social Services News
Department of Social ServicesPublic Announcement On Accessing Services
The Department of Social Services office remains open with core staffing in place. Many service lines are implementing modifications to processes to allow the public to access information and services through alternative means.
Department of Social ServicesChild Care Application Appointments - Saturday March 14th and Saturday March 28th cancelled
Forsyth County citizens who received appointment notices to come into the Department of Social Services to make an application for Subsidized Child Care Assistance (Day Care) on Saturday March 14th or Saturday March 28th have been cancelled.
Department of Social ServicesChanges to the Public Charge Test
Rules regarding the public charge test used by immigration officials to determine if a person is likely to become dependent on the the government for support have changed recently.
Department of Social ServicesFC DSS Child Support agents among top in the state for February
Four Child Support agents with Forsyth County Department of Social Services were recognized by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) as being among the top child support lump sum collectors in the state for February 2020
Department of Social ServicesReentry Expo to be held April 23
The Third Annual Reentry Expo will be Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd (located on Bus Route 91).
Department of Social ServicesSocial Services celebrates Social Work Month
Forsyth County Department of Social Services (FCDSS) celebrated its social workers with a special appreciation luncheon held on Thursday, March 5 in recognition of Social Work Month,.
