Child Welfare
What is Child Welfare?
What can I do if I think a child is being mistreated/abused?
How can I learn more about adopting a child or becoming
a foster parent in North Carolina?
Question:What is
Child Welfare?
Answer: Child Welfare works to ensure safe, permanent,
nurturing families for every child. County Child Welfare staff investigate child
abuse and neglect, help support and preserve families, keep children at risk
safe in foster homes, and find homes for foster children who need to be adopted.
Question: What can I do if I
think a child is being mistreated/abused?
Answer: If you suspect a child is being abused or
neglected, you must contact your local county
Department of Social Services immediately. This reporting is confidential.
Every local county Department of Social Services in North Carolina provides
protective services for children, in addition to foster care and adoption services.
Question: How can I learn more
about adopting a child or becoming a foster parent in North Carolina?
Answer: Your local county
Department of Social Services can provide you with answers to all of your
questions regarding adoption and foster care services. In addition, you can call
the North Carolina Adoption and Foster Care hotline or visit the
adoption and foster care web site.
Page Modified 07/10/2009
