Legalize the adoption in court 1. Educate yourself about foster children and adoption Adoption can bring great joys and rewards, but it is also a long-term commitment that must not be entered into lightly. It may take time to win their trust.
Many children require regular medical attention or counseling.
Parenting one of these children can be hard work, but for the right family with a lot of love, the rewards can be tremendous. Each county in North Carolina has a Department of Social Services that provides or arranges for adoption services. In addition to the public agencies, there are private agencies that are licensed by the N.C. Division of Social Services. You may choose to work with a public or private agency. Public agencies provide adoption services at no cost to the applicant who are interested in children in the foster care system.