In 2017, North Carolina implemented an extended foster care program, Foster Care 18 to 21, for youth who exited foster care at age 18. National […]
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SaySo welcomes new program coordinator
SaySo welcomes Cherie Watlington as the new SaySo Program Coordinator. Cherie grew up in North Carolina. After graduating from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State […]
Read moreFree Online Courses for Resource Parents
The NC Division of Social Services is proud to offer fosteringNC.org, a learning site for our state’s resource parents. This site features online courses, webinar […]
Read moreMindset: Make the Best of ItWhat I’ve learned from transitions: Reflections from foster care alumni
by Megan Holmes • “Time is filled with swift transitions” — Jennie B. Wilson We quickly learn the truth in this statement as we grow, learn, […]
Read moreReflections on Promoting IndependenceAn Interview with Resource Parents Tony and Wanda Douglas
Youth in foster care face unique challenges as they transition to adulthood. To learn more about what it takes to support youth during this critical […]
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