The Orange County Department of Social Services exists to provide protection to vulnerable children and adults, economic support to low-income individuals and families in crisis, and intervention services to at-risk persons residing in Orange County. The agency is the access point for most state and federal human services programs.
Applications and additional information about all programs are available at both Orange County office locations.
We can now accept donations online! Make a secure donation in a number of areas of care by visiting the Community Giving Fund page.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services uses an online benefit estimator tool that can help determine whether you might be eligible for benefits. Actual eligibility determination must be done at the Department of Social Services.
Medicaid applications can be downloaded here. Applications for the Food and Nutrition Services Program can be download in an English Version (PDF) or a Spanish Version. Applications should be mailed to the agency to be processed.
To Report the abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, elderly adult, or person with disabilities call (919) 245-2800.