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I Would Like To… Foster A Child North Carolina

North Carolina

In North Carolina there are over 10,000 children in foster care at any given time. By becoming a foster parent you provide a safe and welcoming temporary home environment during a time of crisis. CARING for Children, a program of Eckerd Connects, provides foster care services across the State of North Carolina and can help you become a licensed foster parent and support you through the entire process.

Children who enter the foster care system through the Department of Social Services have been the victims of abuse and neglect and need a safe home.  They need YOU to be a loving, caring, and supportive caregiver as a foster parent.

To Become a Foster Parent in NC, You Must:

  • Be 21 to 75 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Undergo a background check
  • Have a private bedroom to accommodate foster children
  • Offer proof of financial stability
  • Undergo 30 hours of pre-service and follow-up training

 

Take the First Step

Interested in becoming a foster parent or have a question not covered in the FAQs? Contact us today!

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100 Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 33765

Phone: (727) 461-2990
Toll Free: (800) 554-4357

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