Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of North Carolina - County DSS Agencies
Contact information for county DSS agencies. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in North Carolina. - Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
Contact information for licensed private adoption agencies in North Carolina. - Pre-Service Training Information
NC Kids provides general information on MAPP pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in North Carolina. - Steps to Adoption
Steps to become an adoptive parent in North Carolina. - Adoption Information for North Carolina
Adoption Information by state - Understanding North Carolina’s Adoption laws and policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements - Steps to Adopt
Steps for adoption
Searching for Children
- NC Kids
Photo listing featuring waiting children in North Carolina. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on North Carolina to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting North Carolina children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information in ICPC process in North Carolina, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select North Carolina to view more information on adoption assistance in North Carolina, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Family Resource Centers
Contact your local county agency for information on Family Resource Centers in you area. - Family Support Network of North Carolina
Support group for parents with special needs children. - Fostering Perspectives
An online publication for foster and adoptive parents. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care in North Carolina
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specalize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapist - Kinship Care
Kinship Care and Resource Information - Medical Resources
North Carolina Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local Therapists trained in trauma-related issues - Nurturing Attachments Training
Nurturing Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
List of Online Support Groups - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
FAQ regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Carolina Adoption Services
Home Study Service Provider - Home Study Services of North Carolina
Home Study Service Provider - Abby’s One True Gift
Home Study Service Provider
