Moore County Department of Social Services

Child & Family Services in Carthage, North Carolina. Moore County Department of Social Services is Moore 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 Services,

Phone: (910) 947-2436

Address: 1036 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, North Carolina, 28327

Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/moore-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 Moore County Department of Social Services

How do I contact Moore County Department of Social Services?

You can call Moore County Department of Social Services at (910) 947-2436 or visit 1036 Carriage Oaks Drive in Carthage, North Carolina. Their website is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/moore-county-department-social-services.

What services does Moore County Department of Social Services offer?

Moore 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. Moore County Department of Social Services is Moore County's local Department of Social Services, the official county-level intake and case-management agen

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Moore County Department of Social Services at (910) 947-2436 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Moore County Department of Social Services support?

Moore 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 Moore County Department of Social Services?

Moore 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 (910) 947-2436 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.