How to Become a Resource Parent
Collaborative Services
Learn more about supportive services, becoming a resource parent, and support for extended families who are caring for children.
18-21 Program
- Allows young adults who would otherwise age out of foster care at 18 to continue receiving support.
- Provides continued foster care services during the transition to adulthood.
- Helps young adults successfully transition into independent living.
LINKS Program
- North Carolina Foster Care Independent Living Program.
- Designed for youth and young adults aged 14-21 years old.
- Focuses on helping youth develop independent living skills.
- Supports youth in achieving educational and vocational goals.
- Aims to help youth make healthy life choices.
Foster Home Licensing
- Recruitment and training for traditional foster & adoptive Resource Parents.
- Licensing requirements for Resource Parents.
To learn more about children across our State waiting to be a part of a family call 877-625-4371 or visit the N.C. Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network.
Contact Social Services
Intake & Collaborative Services
Carole Trimble
Program Manager