Services for Children

Assists children cleared for adoption with finding temporary placement within approved foster homes or permanent homes.  

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, in partnership with Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI), provides subsidized child care for working families, families engaged in workforce preparedness training, and families engaged with other Mecklenburg County support services. 

Child Protective Services is legally mandated for children alleged to be abused, neglected, and/or dependent, and who are at imminent risk of harm due to actions by the child’s parent or caretaker.

Provides social work and case management assistance for adults, seniors and disabled citizens who fall outside of protective services and public assistance services.

A family caregiver support program for any older relative raising younger children such as grandparents raising their grandchildren. 

MECK Pre-K is high-quality, free pre-k education for eligible four-year-old children in Mecklenburg County. Classes are taught by licensed teachers and highly qualified teacher assistants. 

Provides coordinated non-emergency medical and general public transportation to eligible residents in Mecklenburg County.