The CHS Foster Care Process
Get Started
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.
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.
Training & Paperwork
Training & Paperwork
Upon application approval, complete the required training program and finish necessary paperwork.
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.
We welcome foster parents from all sorts of backgrounds. You don’t have to be married, own a home, or be of a certain race, sexual orientation, or religion. What matters most is that you can offer a safe, stable home to children in foster care. Legally, however, there are some requirements for becoming a foster parent.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 21 or older
- Legal resident of the U.S. and North Carolina for a minimum of six months
- Be willing to submit to a background check
- Be willing to submit to a thorough assessment of your family and home
- Complete all required licensure training requirements
- Have sufficient income to meet the needs of your current family
- Able to provide children with their own bed, as well as adequate space for their personal belongings
- Have access to reliable transportation
