New Hanover County Department of Social Services

Social support services including child and adult protective services, foster care and adoption assistance, and emergency financial aid for families in crisis.

Temporary cash assistance, utility help, and employment support programs for those in need.

Location
1650 Greenfield St
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Monday - Friday: 8a - 5p
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 5166
Stop Location: 16th St SB at Greenfield St (DHHS)
Route: 105; 205; 210
Languages Spoken
Interpreters available for 
more than 240 languages
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Justice/Legal Services
How to make an Appointment

Call to apply for social service or to report abuse, neglect or exploitations of a child or an adult:

910-798-3500 during business hours.
910-452-6120 after hours.