BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina

Foster Care Ministry · Statewide

Baptist Children's Homes invites North Carolina churches and families into foster care as a way to live out the Gospel, with licensing, training and family support.

Children's Home Society of North Carolina

Foster Care and Adoption Services (all 100 counties) · Statewide

Children's Home Society of NC licenses and supports foster and adoptive families from offices in nine cities, serving all 100 North Carolina counties, and partners with NCDHHS on child-focused recruitment.

Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina

Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Caregiver Association · Statewide

A family-led association supporting children and youth in foster care and the families and professionals who care for them, with training, peer support and a kinship conference.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services

Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent · Statewide

North Carolina's official path to licensure: mandatory orientation video, choosing a local DSS or private placing agency, agency orientation, 30 hours of training and the mutual home assessment.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services

Find Your County Department of Social Services · Statewide

Every North Carolina county has a local social services agency handling foster care, kinship care, Medicaid and independent living requests.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services

Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) · Statewide

Financial assistance for licensed kin or foster parents who take legal guardianship of a young person in North Carolina foster care.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services

Who Can Foster or Adopt in North Carolina · Statewide

State guidance on who is eligible to become a foster or adoptive parent in North Carolina.

Alexander Youth Network

Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent (Alexander Youth Network) · Alamance County, North Carolina

Alexander Youth Network trains and supports therapeutic foster parents for children with mental health needs, and is registered with the state to provide foster care services in 21 North Carolina counties.

Alexander County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Alexander County · Alexander County, NC

State child welfare office serving Alexander County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

604 7th Street, SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681, NC

Alleghany County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Alleghany County · Alleghany County, NC

State child welfare office serving Alleghany County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

182 Doctor Street, P.O. Box 247, Sparta, NC 28675, NC

Anson County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Anson County · Anson County, NC

State child welfare office serving Anson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

118 North Washington Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170, NC

Ashe County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Ashe County · Ashe County, NC

State child welfare office serving Ashe County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

150 Government Circle, Suite 1400, Jefferson, NC 28640, NC

Crossnore Communities for Children

Foster Care and Family Services (Crossnore) · Avery County, North Carolina

Crossnore Communities for Children licenses and supports foster families and provides residential and family services in 20 North Carolina counties listed in the state's licensed private agency registry.

Beaufort County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Beaufort County · Beaufort County, NC

State child welfare office serving Beaufort County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

632 West 5th Street, P.O. Box 1358, Washington, NC 27889, NC

Bertie County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Bertie County · Bertie County, NC

State child welfare office serving Bertie County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1006 Wayland Street, P.O. Box 627, Windsor, NC 27983, NC

Children's Hope Alliance

Foster Care with Children's Hope Alliance · Bladen County, North Carolina

Children's Hope Alliance (licensed as Barium Springs dba C.H.A.) licenses and supports foster families in 42 North Carolina counties listed in the state's licensed private agency registry.

Thompson Child & Family Focus

Foster Care with Thompson Child & Family Focus · Bladen County, North Carolina

Thompson provides trauma-informed foster care and placement stability support for children and families, and is registered with the state to provide foster care services in 42 North Carolina counties.

Eliada Homes

Family, Therapeutic and Respite Foster Care (Eliada) · Buncombe County, North Carolina

Eliada provides family, therapeutic and respite foster care for children and youth, and is registered with the state to provide foster care services in Buncombe, Henderson and Yancey counties.

The Bair Foundation - Asheville

Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent (Buncombe County area) · Buncombe County, North Carolina

The Bair Foundation's Asheville office serves Buncombe County and western North Carolina with therapeutic foster care services for children and families.

Camden County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Camden County · Camden County, NC

State child welfare office serving Camden County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

117 North Highway 343, P.O. Box 70, Camden, NC 27921, NC

Carteret County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Carteret County · Carteret County, NC

State child welfare office serving Carteret County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

210 Craven Street, P.O. Box 779, Beaufort, NC 28516, NC

Caswell County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Caswell County · Caswell County, NC

State child welfare office serving Caswell County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

175 County Park Road, P.O. Box 1538, Yanceyville, NC 27379, NC

Chowan County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Chowan County · Chowan County, NC

State child welfare office serving Chowan County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

100 W. Freemason Circle, Edenton, NC 27932, NC

Craven County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Craven County · Craven County, NC

State child welfare office serving Craven County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

2818 Neuse Boulevard, P.O. Box 12039, New Bern, NC 28561, NC

Currituck County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Currituck County · Currituck County, NC

State child welfare office serving Currituck County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

153 Courthouse Rd., Suite 400, Currituck, NC 27929, NC

Dare County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Dare County · Dare County, NC

State child welfare office serving Dare County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

107 Exeter Street, P.O. Box 669, Manteo, NC 27954, NC

International Christian Adoptions

Foster Care, Foster-to-Adopt and Adoption Services · Durham County, NC

International Christian Adoptions is a licensed, Hague-accredited agency providing foster care and foster-to-adopt certification, refugee foster care, domestic adoption and international adoption, with home studies and post-placement support.

41745 Rider Way #2, Temecula, CA 92590

Methodist Home for Children

Foster Care with Methodist Home for Children · Durham County, North Carolina

Methodist Home for Children licenses and supports foster families in 14 North Carolina counties listed in the state's licensed private agency registry.

Edgecombe County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Edgecombe County · Edgecombe County, NC

State child welfare office serving Edgecombe County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

122 E. St. James Street, PO Box 370, Tarboro, NC 27886, NC

Gates County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Gates County · Gates County, NC

State child welfare office serving Gates County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

200 Court Street, Post Office Box 185, Gatesville, NC 27938, NC

Halifax County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Halifax County · Halifax County, NC

State child welfare office serving Halifax County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

4421 Hwy 301, Post Office Box 76, Halifax, NC 27839, NC

Hertford County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Hertford County · Hertford County, NC

State child welfare office serving Hertford County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

704 King Street, Post Office Box 218, Winton, NC 27986, NC

Hyde County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Hyde County · Hyde County, NC

State child welfare office serving Hyde County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

35015 US Hwy 264, Post Office Box 100, Engelhard, NC 27824, NC

Montgomery County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Montgomery County · Montgomery County, NC

State child welfare office serving Montgomery County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

102 E. Spring Street, Post Office Drawer N, Troy, NC 27371, NC

The Bair Foundation - Wilmington

Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent (Wilmington area) · New Hanover County, North Carolina

The Bair Foundation's Wilmington office provides Christian therapeutic foster care services to southeastern North Carolina; the state's licensed private agency registry documents Bair Foundation coverage in New Hanover County.

Northampton County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Northampton County · Northampton County, NC

State child welfare office serving Northampton County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

9467 NC 305 Highway, Post Office Box 157, Jackson, NC 27845, NC

Pamlico County Human Services Center

Foster Care & Adoption — Pamlico County · Pamlico County, NC

State child welfare office serving Pamlico County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

828 Alliance Main St., Bayboro, NC 28515, NC

Pasquotank County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Pasquotank County · Pasquotank County, NC

State child welfare office serving Pasquotank County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

709 Roanoke Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, NC

Mosaic Hope

Training and support for foster and kinship caregivers · Rutherford County, NC

Mosaic Hope offers TBRI training and coaching, support groups, respite events, and post-adoption support for foster, kinship, and adoptive parents and social workers in Rutherford County, NC.

Rutherfordton, NC

Swain County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Swain County · Swain County, NC

State child welfare office serving Swain County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

80 Academy St., Post Office Box 610, Bryson City, NC 28713, NC

Tyrrell County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Tyrrell County · Tyrrell County, NC

State child welfare office serving Tyrrell County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

102 N. Road Street, Post Office Box 599, Columbia, NC 27925, NC

The Bair Foundation - Raleigh

Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent (Wake County area) · Wake County, North Carolina

The Bair Foundation's Raleigh office serves Wake County and the northeast central region of North Carolina with Christ-centered therapeutic foster care services.

Warren County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Warren County · Warren County, NC

State child welfare office serving Warren County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

307 North Main Street, Warrenton, NC 27589, NC

Washington County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Washington County · Washington County, NC

State child welfare office serving Washington County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

209 East Main Street, Post Office Box 10, Plymouth, NC 27962, NC

Wilkes County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Wilkes County · Wilkes County, NC

State child welfare office serving Wilkes County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

304 College Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, NC