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Durham County Department of Social Services

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Our mission is to partner with individuals, families and the community to help our residents achieve physical, social and financial wellbeing, since 1919.

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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 18h
#Durham DO NOT miss this comprehensive FREE health fair that includes hearing tests, glucose, blood pressure and immunizations for COVID, pneumonia, flu & shingles! AND VASCULAR HEALTH SCREENINGS! Sat. 10/17 from 10-4 at @StJosephAME FREE food giveaways 2521 Fayetteville St 27707 Spread the news!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
An Important notice about #earlyvoting October 15th-October 31st. You can register to #vote and vote early at the same time! #VoteEarly Share this information.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Changes are happening to Medicaid, and we would like to make sure that when you come to see us, you are aware of which Lobby you should visit for Medicaid questions and services. You can also call us at: 919-560-8000. Our average wait time in our lobbies is just 10 minutes to be seen! See details ⬇️
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's National Voter Registration Day! Exercise YOUR right to #vote! You can get voter registration applications from us, and we will give them to the Durham County Board of Elections! Get it done! #vote #exerciseyourconstitutionalright
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We will be closed Labor Day!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program (LIHR) is now open to Durham homeowners. You can apply on our website, or feel free to make an appointment by calling (919) 560-8000. #taxrelief #helpisavailable #eligibilityrequirements
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE! Do you remember what happened during the month of November 2025? We have something for YOU to do during this #NationwideWeekOfActionForSNAP. Click this link bit.ly/3U4jHLU write your letter to your lawmakers find them here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi... #supportSNAP #food
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Good morning #Durham! Here is some information on how you can receive Crisis Assistance from us! We hope this helps😇 #helpothers #servingourcommunity
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15th! Here's another Community Back to School Fun Festival being held at St Joseph AME Church in #Durham. There will be school supplies and backpacks given away, food, games and a DJ on the job for the music! Rain or Shine 10 am-1 pm. Don't miss it!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Do you receive benefits from DCoDSS? We have a new way for you to give us your change in information. It's called the "Situation Form" 😊 Whatever your new situation is, just let us know! #changehappens
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Don't miss this Saturday, August 8th! The River Church at 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd 27704 in northern #durham they're hosting a Back-to-School Bash and HealthFair! They will be giving away backpacks and school supplies! There will be community agencies there too--we'll be there. Come on out❣️😍
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
There are plenty of people in the barbershops and beautyshops that talk about #childsupport. But, unless they're a #childsupport agent, I wouldn't listen to their advice. Come to "Ask An Agent" for #factual information! Check it out⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The month of August is #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth. #supportyourchildren #anotherformoflove
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We’re giving a special shoutout to the management at #Publix grocery store in North Durham🎉 They put out the lawn sign reminding #Durham families to use their SunBucks card for nutritious food for their children 😇 #sunbucksprogram For more information about the program call 1-866-729-0141.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
DCoDSS Board meeting announcement.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Board meeting announcement.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Aviso de cierre por el 4 de julio
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Closing notice for the 4th of July weekend.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Governor Josh Stein has declared the month of June, Reunification Month. Foster care is meant to be a temporary solution to place children into a safe environment, until their biological family is able to provide them with nurturing and safe enviornment all children deserve.We support #reunification
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We will be closed on Juneteenth.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Don't miss our Food Giveaway! Happening Wednesday June 24th at the Human Services Bldg. 414 E. Main St. 9am-2pm while supplies last. #communityservice #JuneIsHungerAwarenessMonth
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Good Friday morning, the BEST day of the week!😂We are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the AGING GRACEFULLY RESOURCE FAIR that happens tomorrow, SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH 414 E. Main St. 10 am-2pm. Meet professionals in-person and get your ?s answered. Seminars too. All topics covered! FREE!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13th in #Durham! Our Aging & Adult Services Division will host this comprehensive fair providing you with info on Medicare, Medicaid Long-Term care, Social Security, Guardianship, Alzheimer's/dementia. Assisted Living & MORE! We'll have some fun too🎉Be there!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We will be closed Memorial Day to honor our fallen heroes.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
DCoDSS Board meeting announcement.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Happy Mother's Day to our mother's, grandmother's, foster mother's, aunties, and all of the mother figures in our lives! We hope your special day will be filled with JOY🎉 Thank you for all that you do.😍
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
#Durham is going to be a fun time for the entire family! The Families & Communities Rising org are the hosts, & our Child Care and Child Support Divisions will be there as resource vendors. We can't wait for the LIVE music, food & games! Friday, May 15th🎉 #BeThere @durhamcounty.bsky.social
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We want YOU to stay safe from tax scams! We're sharing information from the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) to help. Please share with others. Check on the seniors in your life! #taxscams #protectyourself #dontclickthelink
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A picture of a few of our Aging and Adult Services staff that attended the Durham Center for Senior Life's Gala this past Saturday. L to R: Danielle Harris, Supvr, Home Centered Care Team, Matthew Thompson, Supvr, Group Monitoring Services Team, Meghan Russ, Program Manager, Aging & Adult Services.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We know that you've heard about the awful tragedy that occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana where 8 children were murdered by gun violence at the hands of their father. 😭 Can we, as a community come together and agree that guns have NO constructive use in our society. #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Mark your calendars! Our AGING GRACEFULLY RESOURCE FAIR is back! Coming soon on Saturday, June 13th at our Human Services Bldg. 414 E. Main St. 10 am-2pm. Would you like to be a vendor? Check out the info below⬇️⬇️⬇️ #retirementyears #caregivers #longtermcare #money Please Share!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We appreciate everyone who wore BLUE💙 on Friday. Tomorrow, 4/15 our social workers will be in our lobby explaining the dangers of opiods around young children, and providing information on substance abuse including special programs for treatment. #childabuseprevention
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Good Monday morning! Important information about DCoDSS operations today 4/13/26!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Time to plan your outfit for Let's Wear Blue Day, Friday, April 10th! #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth #WearBlue💙
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Holiday closing announcement.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Good #HumpDay Wednesday morning! April is here! Beware of the pranksters today on this #AprilFoolsDay 😂Best wishes & safe travels to our NASA astronauts on their mission to the moon🌙today! If you need us, give us a ☎️919-560-8000. Make it a great day everyone🎉
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We celebrate and salute our hard-working and dedicated social workers! #NationalSocialWorkMonth
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Social workers focus on advocacy. Their goal is to serve people in need, supporting individuals and families, and advocating for policy changes that improve wellbeing. We salute our social workers! #NationalSocialWorkMonth #advocates
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We're so PROUD of the hashtag#womenwholead Durham County Department of Social Services 🎉 #womenshistory #durhamcounty #womenleaders
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Parents/Grandparents don't forget to update your mailing address, phone number, etc. by MARCH 31st for the SunBucks program! Please read below⬇️ To get more information about SunBucks, visit: www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucksappl...
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's #NationalSocialWorkMonth and we're celebrating Wannetta Jones & Jwisha Langley🥳 They do awesome work for the residents of #Durham.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Our Aging & Adult Services Division will be at the Believers United For Progress 20th Annual Community Dinner & Iftar. Friday, March 13th at the WD Hill Center Gymnasium, 1308 Fayetteville St. Durham. Doors open at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Free food for all❣️ All are welcome🎉
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Mark your calendar! We're preparing for our 2nd Aging Gracefully Resource Fair! If you have something to offer folks who are about to retire, those who are retired, those who are care givers, etc. We need you! Scan the QR code to register as a prospective vendor! Thank you! #agegracefully
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Good Monday morning☀️It's so beautiful outside, but boy is it cold!🥶☃️ Stay safe and warm! If you do have photos of winter fun, please post them!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Delayed opening today!
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We have a delayed opening tomorrow. See you at 12:30 p.m.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
BEWARE of this text SCAM. Contact Duke Energy directly: 1-800-777-9898 ⚠️ Beware of a scam falsely claiming a scheduled power outage. This message is NOT from Duke Energy. Avoid unknown links or attachments. Contact Duke Energy directly or check official channels for accurate information.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Please stay safe out there! #closedtoday Our emergency services are still available via our on-call social workers.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Here's some important information concerning shelter for our unhoused residents in #Durham.
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Durham County Department of Social Services @dcodss.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Remember: "It's a day on, not a day off!"
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