Department of Social Services

How to Report Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect

To report Child Abuse & Neglect call (336)703-(ABUSE) 2287 or fax 336-726-0249 (24 hrs 7 days a week)

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To report Adult Abuse and Neglect dial (336)703-3503 (after 5 PM and on weekends/holidays call (336) 703-2287)

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Department of Social Services News

Forsyth Health and Human Services will be a tobacco-free campus starting in April Forsyth County

Forsyth Health and Human Services will be a tobacco-free campus starting in April

Published by Todd Luck / March 22, 2023

The Forsyth County Health and Human Services campus on Highland Avenue will become a tobacco-free campus on April 1.

Social Services celebrates employees who helped with ERAP Department of Social Services

Social Services celebrates employees who helped with ERAP

Published by Todd Luck / March 16, 2023

Forsyth County Department of Social Services held an appreciation luncheon for County staff who worked on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on March 15.


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Don't Wait - Apply now for LIEAP!

Published by Amanda Pruitt / March 16, 2023

The LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) application deadline is March 31, 2023!

Need assistance paying your heating bill? Apply for LIEAP! Department of Social Services

Need assistance paying your heating bill? Apply for LIEAP!

Published by Amanda Pruitt / January 3, 2023

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides a one-time payment, paid directly to providers to help eligible households pay their heating expense during the winter months (December - March) annually.


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Emergency Rental
Assistance Information

Final ERAP Application Deadline is June 15, 2022

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