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North Carolina

Foster Care Resource Hub

About Fostering

North Carolina's system is supervised by the state but run by the individual counties. They ask for a strict 30 hours of upfront training, showing they take caregiver preparation very seriously.

Use the guides above to explore licensing, training, and local agency options in more detail when you are ready for the next step.

Quick Facts

Licensing Timeline

4-6 Months Average

Training Requirements

30 Hours of Pre-Service Training