Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
The Orange County Department of Social Services exists to provide protection to vulnerable children and adults, economic support to low-income individals 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.
Youth and Family Services
(Child Protective Services, Child Care Subsidy, Foster Care, Adoption)
(Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance, Work First)
Services for Elderly Adults and People with Disabilities
(Adult Protective Services, Guardianship, Payee Services, In-Home Aide Services, Placement Services)
Report Abuse
To report the abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, elderly adult, or person with disabilities call (919) 968-2000 (child) or (919) 245-2800 (adult).
Am I Eligible?
The U.S. Government operates a website with an online benefit estimator tool that can help determine whether you might be eligible for benefits. Actual eligibility determination must be done by a caseworker at the Department of Social Services.
Applications Available for Download
Medicaid applications can be downloaded here. Applications for the Food and Nutrition Services Program can be downloaded here. Applications should be mailed to the agency to be processed.