FAQs

Foster care is temporary with the goal of most foster care placements is reunification, supporting a child while their family works toward stability so they can return home safely. Adoption is permanent and some children experiencing foster care may become available for adoption if reunification is not possible, and some foster families choose to adopt. But foster parenting and adoption are two separate processes and you do not have to be open to adoption to become a foster parent. 

You will have a dedicated caseworker, access to training and resources, regular check-ins, and a team that is genuinely invested in your success. Foster parents also receive a monthly stipend to help cover the costs of caring for a child. 

Yes, foster parents in North Carolina receive a monthly board rate to help cover the costs of caring for a child - including food, clothing and daily needs. Children in foster care are also covered by Medicaid.