Our mission is to partner with families and communities in achieving well-being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support.

Welcome to the Durham County Department of Social Services website!  Our work at DSS is an investment in the economic and social well being of Durham.  We are partnering with families and communities to achieve well-being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support.  Explore our website to learn how to access services and support families.

Durham County DSS has three locations to serve our community: 220 E. Main St. (Child Welfare, Child Support & Adult Services) [Map] 300 N. Duke St. (Public Assistance & Crisis Services) [Map] 1201 Briggs Ave., Suite 101 (Child Care) Durham, NC 27702 [Map]     Everyone needs a little help from their friends....including the staff and clients of our agency. Strong connections with our neighbors will help us to strengthen the network of support for families in need.  We'd love it if you would become one of our friends on Facebook!  You can find our Facebook Page Here     In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.   To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.