Foster care provides a secure and supportive setting for children who cannot live with their biological parents. Throughout the child’s stay, licensed foster parents play a crucial role in helping the child or children navigate past trauma and behavioral health challenges to positively influence their lives. The objective is for every child to eventually return to their biological family having had a safe place to grow and make significant behavioral improvements.
Becoming a licensed foster parent requires specific requirements per North Carolina laws. Amongst being able to pass a background check, being at least 21 years old and having a stable home, there are many other requirements to become a foster parent that may necessitate the help of a professional. We at Support Inc. have the resources and knowledge to help individuals become foster parents in North Carolina.
We’ve partnered with “Together Facing the Challenge,” an evidence-based model developed by Duke University and funded by the Duke Endowment to facilitate the foster care process using a model supported by empirical evidence. Support, Inc. is proud to be the first agency in North and South Carolina to achieve full certification by completing the required elements and demonstrating ongoing fidelity to the Together Facing the Challenge model.
If you want to apply for foster care or need help with a foster parent application, reach out! We’re happy to help you provide a child with a safe and loving home.
