Wake County Child Services (North Carolina)

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A Wake County Child Abuse Prevention Center is a government agency at the North Carolina State, Wake County, or local level that is charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect. Wake County Child Abuse Centers provide a number of child protective services, including collecting reports on suspected child abuse or neglect, investigating suspected cases of abuse or neglect, and providing services to prevent child abuse and domestic violence in Wake County, NC. Child Abuse Offices may also offer training, support, and assistance on how to report and prevent child abuse.

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A Wake County Child Support Office is a government agency at the NC State, Wake County, or local level that assists custodial parents in obtaining financial support for their children. Wake County Child Support Offices provide a number of services to support children’s welfare, including establishing paternity, locating non-custodial parents, and collecting Wake County child support payments. Child Support Offices also help enforce Wake County Court orders for child support and assist families in receiving additional benefits for children. Child Support Offices provide services for anyone in the community who may be eligible for child support payments.

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Wake County Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the NC State, Wake County, or local level that provides a range of services to assist children, youth, and families. Child, Youth, and Family Services Offices offer early childhood services, including childcare support, family nutrition programs, and support for children with developmental delays. These offices may also run programs to end youth homelessness, prevent adolescent pregnancy, and prevent violence against children and youth in Wake County. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage Wake County foster care and adoption services.

Wake County Juvenile Justice is a division of the legal system at the North Carolina State, Wake County, or local level that focuses on youthful offenders. The Juvenile Justice System incorporates a number of government agencies, including Wake County Courts, law enforcement, corrections, and social services. Juvenile Justice Centers offer rehabilitation services, detain youth awaiting formal processing in Wake County detention centers, and provide education, counseling, and other services to youth. Juvenile Justice Centers also offer reentry services for youth who have been released from a juvenile correction facility.

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A Wake County WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Wake County WIC programs provide nutrition assistance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance. In addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits, including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help obtaining other North Carolina social services.