Success Coach in North Carolina: Helping Families Thrive After Foster Care

Reaching permanency –  whether through reunification, adoption, or guardianship – is a major milestone. But it is not the end of the journey.

Families often need continued support to navigate new challenges and build lasting stability.

That’s where the Success Coach program comes in.

What Is the Success Coach Program?

Success Coach is a free, voluntary support program that helps families remain stable and successful after achieving permanency.

It serves families who have welcomed children through:

  • Reunification
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Legal custody

How Does a Success Coach Help?

Success Coaches work alongside families to build long-term success by providing:

  • Parenting guidance and coaching
  • Help managing behavioral and mental health needs
  • Support with school, childcare, and daily challenges
  • Connections to community resources
  • Ongoing encouragement and crisis support

Each family receives a personalized plan based on their goals and needs.

What Makes Success Coach Unique?

This program focuses on long-term stability, not just short-term support.

Success Coaches:

  • Build strong relationships with families
  • Help develop resilience and coping skills
  • Advocate for families within systems
  • Support both parents and children over time

The goal is to prevent re-entry into foster care and strengthen lasting family connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support services that help families remain stable after adoption, reunification, or guardianship.

Yes. It is a no-cost, voluntary program for eligible families.

Support varies based on needs and goals, with ongoing guidance available throughout the journey.

Strong Families, Lasting Impact

Success Coach reflects CHS’s belief that permanency is not a single moment – it is something that must be supported, strengthened, and sustained.