Wilkes County Department of Social Services

Child & Family Services in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Wilkes County Department of Social Services is Wilkes 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 Service

Phone: (336) 651-7400

Address: 304 College St, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28697

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

How do I contact Wilkes County Department of Social Services?

You can call Wilkes County Department of Social Services at (336) 651-7400 or visit 304 College St in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Their website is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/wilkes-county-department-social-services.

What services does Wilkes County Department of Social Services offer?

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

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Wilkes County Department of Social Services at (336) 651-7400 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Wilkes County Department of Social Services support?

Wilkes 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 Wilkes County Department of Social Services?

Wilkes 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 (336) 651-7400 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.