They have helped to heal many children and guide them to lead healthy and productive lives. Many of them are active in our local foster care association. There are just not enough of them. We are in special need of foster parents who will help teenagers, children with behaviors, and children with special needs. The Department of Social Services provides classes to help prepare you with these skills.
Foster parents receive a board payment to cover food, lodging and personal needs.
All foster children receive Medicaid. If you think you would like to try to be that foster parent, some child is anxiously waiting for, please contact your county Department of Social Services. In Lenoir County the number is 559-6400.