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Foster Care
Get StartedWhat is Foster Care?
Eliada’s foster care programs promote permanent family living arrangements for children through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. The children we serve range in ages from 0-21 years old.
Eliada’s programs include Family Foster Care, Therapeutic Foster Care and Respite Care.
There are not enough foster homes for children in North Carolina.
You can make a difference, one child at a time by becoming a foster parent.
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent?
It’s easy to qualify to become a foster parent:
- 21 years of age or older
- Have room for a child
- Possess NC driver’s license and insurance coverage and be able to transport children
- Consent to a federal and state background check
- Want to work in partnership with Eliada
- Be able to nurture a child’s development
Foster parenting is about changing lives one child at a time. It’s about providing unconditional love and support to a child in need. It is about believing and investing in the future. Are you ready to become a foster parent?
Click the button below for the Foster Parent Application
For information on the required orientation for prospective foster parents, click the button below
Who Are Our Foster Parents?
Eliada’s Foster Parents come from all walks of life! We have single parent homes and two parent homes. We have grandparents who become foster parents bringing success to a new generation of children. We have people who have never had children but feel a deep commitment to working with them. Our parents provide that genuine love and support that our foster children are in need of!
The Benefits of Foster Care?
Our families model and teach children rational skills and problem solving; all within a strength-based environment.
Eliada’s foster families have assigned family consultants who ensure the families and youth have what’s needed to succeed.
Eliada’s programs promote permanent family living arrangements for children through: reunification, guardianship, independent living, and adoption.
What kind of support can I expect?
Training to become a foster parent is provided by Eliada staff who are dedicated and qualified professionals. Eliada provides this training free of charge. These trainings are provided in a group setting or individually before you are fully licensed to become a foster parent. A licensing specialist will assist you with all of your paperwork and be with you each step of the way.
Each foster parent is given 24/7 support through a consultant and on-call staff. Eliada’s consultants provide individualized supervision and support to foster parents. Eliada’s professional staff of clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrist, nurses and other experts in the field are also available to foster families to assist with extra support, if needed.
Respite care providers are also available for foster families.
What are some common misconceptions about foster care?
MYTH: You can only foster to adopt
FACT: While fostering to adopt is an option we offer; it is not the only type of fostering. Other types include Respite, Short or Long Term, and Therapeutic Foster Care.
MYTH: Foster parents have to be in a heterosexual relationship
FACT: Foster families come in all shapes and sizes. One can foster regardless of gender, sexuality, age, or relationship status
MYTH: You have to own a house.
FACT: You don’t need to own a home; you just need space for a child.
MYTH: Getting licensed is too hard.
FACT: Getting licensed requires 30 hours of training and is a 4-6-month process start to finish. A licensing specialist is by your side the whole time. Eliada offers both group and individual training to accommodate all schedules and needs.
MYTH: Foster families are unsupported.
FACT: Eliada’s Foster Care Consultants work with you throughout fostering and are available 24/7.
To speak with someone about becoming a foster parent please contact us:
Or fill out the form below: