Services and Information: Social Programs
Court Help Topics
Find information and common answers to frequently asked questions about court and legal issues. Court records Criminal law Disability and special needs Divorce Domestic violence Family and children Fees and payments Find an attorney Going to court Guardianship Housing Jury service Lawsuits and small claims Traffic and vehicles Wills and estates
Website: https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics
Court Programs
Court programs create pathways for resolving conflict in a less adversarial, more effective way. Find court programs and information available, including access and visitation, child custody and visitation, mediation, arbitration, domestic violence, family court, Guardian ad Litem, language access services, school justice partnerships, human trafficking issues, and more.
Website: https://www.nccourts.gov/programs
Crime Victims
Assistance, compensation and notification
DHHS Customer Service Hotline
Find health and human services programs and people to help you at 1-800-662-7030.
e-Pass
Apply online for Food and Nutrition Services, as well as Medical Assistance including Medicaid and NC Health Choice (CHIP).
Employment Services for People with Disabilities
Website: http://ncdhhs.gov/assistance/disability-services/employment-services-for-people-with-disabilities
Family Caregiver Support
Help when caring for a loved one
Website: http://ncdhhs.gov/assistance/senior-services/family-caregiver-support
Food and Nutrition Services
Formerly Food Stamps. Get eligibility requirements, contacts, and complaint contacts.
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps
Guardian ad Litem
The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program equips community volunteers to serve abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court. All GAL advocates are trained, supervised, and supported by program staff in each county of the state. The collaborative model of GAL attorney advocates, volunteers, and staff ensures that all North Carolina children who are alleged by the Department of Social Services to have been abused or neglected receive GAL legal advocacy services. Learn more about how you can get involved and be the voice for a child.
Website: https://www.nccourts.gov/programs/guardian-ad-litem