Making a Difference in the Life of a Child

Becoming a Foster Parent
Foster parents are special people who provide a nurturing, stable environment for children. They may be married or single, ages 21 and over, may or may not have children of their own, and must have sufficient income for the needs of their own family. They give children the love and support they need in order to cope with feelings of grief and loss. CHS foster parents must live in North Carolina. Contact CHS if you are interested in becoming a foster parent.

CHS Foster Services Include:

• Infant Foster Care
• Family Foster Care
• Therapeutic Foster Care
• Adoption Alliance

For an overview of all CHS services, see our CHS Services Brochure (Adobe Acrobat Version) or click here for Spanish version.

Infant Foster Care
CHS offers family foster care services for children of birth parents who are considering an adoption plan. The family foster care and medical staff closely supervise the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the child. These services are available only to birth parents releasing children directly to CHS.

Contact CHS 1-800-632-1400 ask for Foster Care Services or email us.

Family Foster Care
CHS provides specialized foster care for children who must have placement outside their own homes. Some children need short-term foster care during a family crisis, while others need care because of abuse or neglect. Families are needed to provide these children with safe and loving home environments while a long-term plan is made for the child.

Contact CHS 1-800-632-1400 ask for Foster Care Services or email us.

Adoption Alliance
The Adoption Alliance provides therapeutic services to children who are preparing to be adopted. These services are for children ages 3-18 who reside in or live with families who reside in or near Greensboro, North Carolina.

Specific services include:

• Assessment on child's needs, strengths and limitations
  
• Therapy to work on both attachment and trauma issues
  
• Specialized sessions to work on adoption preparation including:
  • Birth history
    
  • Transition and coping skills
• Preparation or addition to the child's Life Book
  
• Counseling sessions to assist the foster families and adoptive families in the transition

Contact CHS 1-800-632-1400 ask for Adoption Alliance or email AdoptionAlliance@chsnc.org.