Thank you for showing interest in foster care and adoption within North Carolina. At carcodereader.store, we understand the critical need for supportive homes for children in our community. NC Kids is a valuable resource to help you begin your journey into fostering or adoption. Across our state, there’s a significant demand for dedicated and qualified foster and adoptive parents. When children enter Foster Care Programs, the primary aim is to support families in overcoming challenges and achieving safe reunification. However, in situations where reunification isn’t possible, adoption becomes a hopeful path forward for these children. To gain a deeper understanding of how children come into foster care and the requirements to become a licensed foster parent, we encourage you to watch the Foster Parent Orientation video.
When reunification with their biological families isn’t achievable, exploring other avenues to permanency, including adoption, is essential for children in foster care programs. Every child awaiting adoption deserves a stable and loving “forever family.” If you possess the patience, wisdom, and a desire to offer a nurturing home, you might be the ideal parent for a child who truly needs you. Many children waiting for adoption through foster care programs include:
- Children with diverse special needs, encompassing physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
- Sibling groups who need to stay together.
- Teenagers seeking a supportive family environment.
- Children from minority backgrounds, particularly African American males, who are disproportionately represented in foster care.
For detailed information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent, answers to frequently asked questions, insights into the children who need foster and adoptive homes, and resources for current foster and adoptive families, explore this website. We also recommend reading North Carolina’s “You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be a Perfect Parent” brochure, available at the bottom of this page.
About NC Kids and Foster Care Initiatives
NC Kids plays a crucial role in assisting prospective families as they navigate the initial steps of foster care programs and adoption in North Carolina. We facilitate connections between children needing adoptive homes and families ready to open their hearts by:
- Featuring children who are waiting for their forever homes on our website and the national Adopt US Kids website. These platforms showcase children who are legally free and ready for adoption.
- Maintaining a central, secure database of children available for adoption and families who are interested in adopting from the foster care system. This helps streamline the matching process and ensures efficiency.
- Providing tailored matching services for children waiting for adoption with pre-approved families who are registered with NC Kids. This personalized approach aims to create the best possible placements for children.
Beyond matching, we also offer comprehensive support services designed to strengthen foster care programs:
- Foster care and adoption support services, including training, resources, and ongoing assistance for families at every stage of their journey.
- Community outreach and support services dedicated to the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive families. We also provide technical assistance to County Departments of Social Services and private Child Placing Agencies to enhance the overall foster care network.
NC Kids collaborates extensively with various agencies, children, and families to build a stronger foster care ecosystem. It’s important to note that while we are a central resource, NC Kids is not an adoption or foster care agency itself and does not make direct decisions about child placement. Recommended questions to ask when selecting a licensed child-placing agency for foster care and/or adoption. This resource can guide you in choosing the right agency to partner with.
Essential Resources for Foster Care Programs
Who Can Foster and/or Adopt
How to Foster and/or Adopt
Meet the Children
Post Adoption Support and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
The North Carolina Heart Gallery
Get In Touch
For further information about foster care programs and adoption in North Carolina, please contact our hotline at 877-625-4371 or send us an email at [email protected]. We are here to assist you in making a positive difference in a child’s life through foster care and adoption.
