WINSTON-SALEM — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host an event in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services to announce the launch of PATH NC — Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina — the state’s new child welfare information system. Designed to better support child welfare professionals and improve outcomes for children and families, PATH NC will bring all 100 county departments of social services together into one statewide data system for the administration of child welfare services.
The rollout of PATH NC is a major advancement in the tools, technology and partnerships needed to strengthen child welfare work in North Carolina. By streamlining documentation, aligning technology with policy, and integrating local agencies into a unified data system, PATH NC helps ensure state and local child welfare staff have the information and support they need to better protect children and assist families. The system is a key part of NCDHHS’ broader work to transform North Carolina’s county-administered, state-supervised child welfare system to improve the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families who receive these services.
PATH NC provides social workers and staff with modern, user-friendly, mobile-accessible tools and comprehensive, real-time information to support decisions on child welfare cases, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration across agencies and counties. During the event, state and county staff will provide an overview of PATH NC and share how child welfare agencies are already benefiting from the new system.