Help paying for childcare, and support for caregivers.
County next steps
Orange · Durham · Wake · North Carolina · Adults 18+
Orange County
Orange County Public Transportation
919-245-2008- Ask about an in-county route or mobility-on-demand trip, pickup area, and accessibility.
- Confirm booking requirements, service hours, fare, and return travel.
- For Medicaid medical trips, ask Orange DSS about transportation assessment; do not assume a ride is approved.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Durham County
GoDurham — Durham Station
515 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Use the official route information for the origin, destination, and appointment time.
- Confirm current schedules, fares, accessibility, and return service.
- For Medicaid trips, ask Durham DSS about transportation eligibility and advance arrangements.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Wake County
GoRaleigh Station & GoWake Access
GoRaleigh Station: 214 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Use GoRaleigh’s official routes for fixed-route trips; check GoWake Access for eligible assisted trips.
- GoWake Access eligibility varies by disability, age, service zone, or sponsorship; confirm before booking.
- Confirm fare, pickup arrangements, accessibility, and return travel.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Orange County
Orange Skills Development Center / NCWorks
203 South Greensboro Street, Carrboro
919-245-4335- Ask about adult job-search, training, and employment-service appointments.
- Confirm program eligibility, any fees, disability accommodations, and the next step.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Durham County
Durham Tech — College & Career Readiness
1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703
- Ask about adult basic education, high-school equivalency, and career-readiness entry.
- Use the official program contact to confirm assessment, enrollment, costs, and class location.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Wake County
Wake Tech — Beltline Education Center
3200 Bush Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
919-866-5421- Ask about adult basic education, high-school equivalency, and college/career-readiness enrollment.
- Confirm assessment, current classes, costs, and any disability accommodations.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Key facts
- NC Child Care Subsidy helps eligible families pay. Apply at the county DSS.
- Adult caregivers can ask their county DSS whether childcare assistance supports their work, training, or treatment needs.
- Ask about caregiver support through county aging services when caring for an older adult.
- Family caregiver support is available through Area Agencies on Aging.
Official sources
Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.