Catawba County Department of Social Services

Child & Family Services in Hickory, North Carolina. Catawba County Department of Social Services is Catawba County's local Department of Social Services, the official county-level intake and case-management agency for North Carolina's family safety-net programs. Services include Child Protective Services (CPS) reports and investigations, foster care licensing and placement, adoption services, kinship/relative-care navigation, Adult Protective Servi

Phone: (828) 695-5600

Address: 3030 11th Ave. Drive, S.E, Hickory, North Carolina, 28602

Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/catawba-county-department-social-services

Languages: English

Services offered: Child Protective Services (CPS) intake & investigations, foster care licensing & placement, adoption services, kinship/relative care, Adult Protective Services, Work First (TANF), Food & Nutrition Services (SNAP), Medicaid/NC Health Choice, energy assistance (LIEAP/CIP), child support enforcement, child care subsidy

Ages served: Children, youth, and families across all ages; adults receiving APS

Good to know: Sourced from the NC DHHS Division of Social Services Local DSS Directory at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/local-dss-directory (the official statewide directory of North Carolina's 100 county DSS agencies). Canonical county landing page on the official .gov domain. [Live HTTP source-directory fetch confirmed via curl + r.jina.ai, April 2026 — county pages follow standardized NCDH

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Frequently asked questions about Catawba County Department of Social Services

How do I contact Catawba County Department of Social Services?

You can call Catawba County Department of Social Services at (828) 695-5600 or visit 3030 11th Ave. Drive, S.E in Hickory, North Carolina. Their website is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/catawba-county-department-social-services.

What services does Catawba County Department of Social Services offer?

Catawba County Department of Social Services offers Child Protective Services (CPS) intake & investigations, foster care licensing & placement, adoption services, kinship/relative care, Adult Protective Services, Work First (TANF), Food & Nutrition Services (SNAP), Medicaid/NC Health Choice, energy assistance (LIEAP/CIP), child support enforcement, child care subsidy. Serves Children, youth, and families across all ages; adults receiving APS. Catawba County Department of Social Services is Catawba County's local Department of Social Services, the official county-level intake and case-managemen

Are services at Catawba County Department of Social Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Catawba County Department of Social Services at (828) 695-5600 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Catawba County Department of Social Services support?

Catawba County Department of Social Services reports providing services in: English. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Catawba County Department of Social Services?

Catawba County Department of Social Services reports serving Children, youth, and families across all ages; adults receiving APS. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (828) 695-5600 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.