Jackson County 

               Department of Social Services
CPS
Reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency are investigated. Services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Home Studies are completed for alternate placement for children.

Child Protective Services Website

Family Intervention Services
This program provides services to protect children in families where abuse and/or neglect has been substantiated. Social Workers engage family members in activities designed to eliminate risk factors, promote stability and bring about permanence for children.

Child Protective Services Website

Adoption
Adoption services are designed to find permanent homes for children and to provide support to the families who adopt them.  An adoption provides children with legal permanency in safe, loving homes.

Adoption Services Website

Foster Care Services
Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected, and/or dependent children who need a safe place to live when their family cannot take care of them.  Children are placed in the responsibility of the agency through court ordered custody, voluntary placement agreements, or release for adoption.



Foster Care Services Website


LINKS Services
LINKS services help young adults in foster care ages 16 - 21 and those who have recently left foster care to develop strong connection with caring adults, obtain education and vocational training, arrange sage and stable housing, and achieve personal self sufficiency.

NC Links Website