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by Jeanne Preisler • I initially purchased the book The Story of Foster Care Volume One by Empty Frames Initiative because of its North Carolina connection. Three of the authors were involved with the North Carolina Child Welfare Family Advisory Council and I wanted to honor them by purchasing their work. Little did I know when the book arrived a
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Read moreReinstatement of parental rights in NC: Myths and facts
by David F. Hord IV, JD • In 2011, legislation was passed in North Carolina that allows a juvenile court to reinstate the parental rights of a parent whose rights have been terminated (N.C.G.S. § 7B-1114). Reinstatement of parental rights is a permanency planning option for primarily older youth in very limited circumstances. When they first learn about reinstatement of
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1. Choose one adoption agency. You can choose your local county department of social services or a private agency. Call NC Kids or go to https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/child-welfare-services/adoption-and-foster-care for information on all of your options. 2. Submit an application. To begin the process, you will first complete an application for adoption at the agency you select. The agency will ask about your
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