Start your Foster Care Journey with Children’s Home Society

The CHS Foster Care Process

Icon showing step one to become a foster parent in NC:gathering information about CHS support programs, licensing requirements, caregiver expectations, foster parent application steps, and how to begin the journey of fostering children through trauma-informed care and state-approved training.

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Get Started

Fill out the inquiry form, attend an info session, and/or speak to a specialist to learn more about the foster care process.

Get Started
Icon of two people talking during a foster care home visit, part of the background check and interview phase to become a foster parent in NC with CHS. This step includes family assessments, licensing approval, and helps prepare foster families for temporary or long-term placements.

Application & Interviews

Application & Interviews

Complete an application, pay for a background check, and interview with a specialist, who will make sure you meet the requirements to become a foster parent.

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Training & Paperwork

Training & Paperwork

Upon application approval, complete the required training program and finish necessary paperwork.

Training
Certified document icon symbolizing completion of CHS foster care licensing, youth placement approval, background clearance, and all requirements needed to become a foster parent in NC and provide temporary or permanent homes for children in foster care.

License & Placement

License & Placement

Receive approval from the state to become a licensed foster home. Then, a specialist will work with you to place a child in your home.

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You have the experience, stability, and heart to change a child’s life for the better. Whether you’re just starting or looking to continue giving back, foster care offers flexible options to fit your life. Join us at Children’s Home Society and make a lasting difference—with the support and community you need every step of the way. Complete this form to get started.

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