Christian Adoption Services
Our domestic staff works with expectant parents who have decided to place their baby for adoption as well as those who are already parenting but have decided to put their child(ren) for adoption. They also work with the hopeful adoptive families to screen and prepare them. The ultimate goal of our Domestic Adoption Program is to connect birth families with adoptive families in North and South Carolina to find the right home for every child.
Our international staff works with our foreign counterparts in the Philippines and the Czech Republic to identify children internationally who need homes. They also work with hopeful adoptive families to get the appropriate paperwork and training completed. The ultimate goal of our International Adoption Program is to find loving, Christian homes for the many children in need of one from our partner countries.
Our foster-to-adopt program is run through Baptist Children’s Homes of NC. BCH has children’s homes all across North Carolina that care for children in the foster care system. Their foster-to-adopt program identifies children who are legally eligible to be adopted. The ultimate goal of the Foster-to-Adopt program is to place older children and sibling groups in the foster care system into forever homes.
Christian Adoption Services is a non-profit agency that connects vulnerable children with a Christian family.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
The state requires that foster parents get licensed through their local Department of Social Services or a licensed private agency. These sources will be your best form of support. Through them, you'll receive training and have a point of contact for emergencies.
If you ever have questions, reach out to your case manager. They're trained to assist foster families and the children in their care.
The Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina is a statewide association that recruits new parents, provides training, and offers support. You can find training and webinars online. You can also read parenting tips, find your region, and more.
The National Foster Parent Association is a non-profit that provides training and education. Caregivers can also find free online training through the NFPA.
The NC Division of Social Services (NC DSS) is the agency in charge of overseeing the state's child welfare system. NC Kids assists new foster parents with the early stages of the process. You can find children awaiting adoption and access foster care and adoption support services.
It also helps to form connections with other foster families, especially those with years of experience. You may have questions or need advice from them. It can make you feel like you have someone on your side through your journey.
Ratings and Reviews
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Nov 10, 2017
Our family loves and supports CAS. A great mission and a great team.