Purpose
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.
Donations
We can now accept donations online! Make a secure donation in a number of areas of care by visiting the Community Giving Fund page.
Benefits
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
Medicaid applications can be downloaded through this department. 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.