The Western Health and Human Services Center offers the following services:
Children & Family Services
Health & Human Services programs provide support to families with children. These services help first-time moms prepare for birth, provide nurse home visits and additional services through the child’s first five years, and continued support to school age children and their families.
Child Care Subsidy
The Wake County Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance for parents and their child care needs. The amount of child care subsidy for each family is based on an assessment of need, income and family size. Every year Wake County receives state and federal funds to be used for subsidized child care services for its residents. We also provide information about choosing and using quality child care.
Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services protects children and enhances their well-being by supporting and strengthening families.
Family Services
Programs within our Children and Family Services provide support to families with children. These services help first-time moms prepare for birth, provide nurse home visits and additional support through a child’s first five years and continued support to school age children and their families.
Foster Care
At times, children who have been abused or neglected must be removed from their homes for their safety. Foster Care (now called Permanency Planning) is a temporary removal. Parents can work on getting back together (called reunification). If a family is unable to get back together, other long-term options may include Adoption.
Programs & Assistance
Health & Human Services is committed to protecting children and older adults, helping people meet their basic needs, and strengthening families. Programs and Assistance include benefits such as employment assistance, energy assistance, food assistance, Medicaid, seasonal programs, senior and adult services, social services, transportation, and Work First/CCS.
Food and Nutrition Services
The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Program, once referred to as Food Stamps, helps low-income households with their monthly food expenses. The purpose of Food and Nutrition Services is to end hunger and improve nutrition and health. It helps eligible low-income households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a medical assistance program that serves children, adults and families.
Medicaid will pay the medical bills for people who meet certain eligibility requirements, such as income, age or disability. Covered services include hospitalizations, physician services, medications and different levels of care in nursing and residential facilities.
Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. All caretakers of young children and working families are welcome at WIC!
Additional Resources
Wake Network of Care
A one-stop resource directory to help you locate needed services and support throughout the Wake Community.