THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN NC
IN NEED OF A SAFE AND LOVING FAMILY.

Foster Care

Foster Care

Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, or whose biological families are no longer able to care for them. There are many reasons why families may no longer be able to care for their children, including loss of a job, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse.

Foster families provide these children with a safe and loving home for a temporary period of time.

Eligibility

To become a foster parent in North Carolina, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years old

  • Have a stable home and income

  • Maintain a drug free environment

  • Be willing to be finger printed and have a criminal records check

  • Complete all required training and be licensed by the state of North Carolina

State Resources

NC Department of Health and Human Services: CLICK HERE 

Department of Social Services: Map of NC County Level DSS: CLICK HERE

Directory for County DHHS offices PDF CLICK HERE

NC Foster Care information CLICK HERE

To view Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies in North Carolina  - Click here