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 ServicesSocial Services to offer assistance on water bills
The Forsyth County Department of Social Services has been awarded $659,455 of NC Department of Health and Human Services’ $38 million in federal funding to establish a new water assistance program for households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department of Social ServicesLocal organizations donate Thanksgiving meals to DSS clients
Local organizations have donated approximately 52 turkey meals to the Forsyth County Department of Social Services to distribute to families receiving child welfare services and other DSS clients in need this Thanksgiving.
Department of Social ServicesSocial Services and sponsors deliver Christmas early to foster kids
Forsyth County Department of Social Services (FCDSS) is delivering Christmas early with the help of 34 sponsors who donated presents to make sure 250 youth in the agency’s custody receive gifts this year.
