Department of Social Services
How to Report Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect
To report Child Abuse & Neglect, call (336) 703-ABUSE (703-2287) or fax (336) 726-0249 (24 hrs 7 days a week)
For additional information, click here:
To report Adult Abuse and Neglect, dial (336) 703-3503 (after 5pm call (336) 703-ABUSE (703-2287))
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 ServicesFinancial assistance is available for renters starting April 5
Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem are offering financial assistance to low-income residents who are behind with rent or utilities due to COVID-19 starting April 5. https://forsyth.cc/ERAP/
Department of Social ServicesNC Medicaid Transformation
NC Medicaid is revamping the way beneficiaries (Medicaid Recipients) receive services. Most beneficiaries will transition to a Health Plan that will provide a holistic care approach for citizens.
Department of Social ServicesP-EBT Update
NCDHHS will continue to provide Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits for children who would normally receive free or reduced price meals under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, to purchase extra food. Benefits will begin to be issued on February 19, 2021 through the P-EBT program.
