The Requirements
The most important requirement? Creating space in your heart for a child. You can be married or single, younger or older, homeowner or renter … what matters is the love you give. That said, there are a few legal requirements you must meet, including:
- No more than 5 children at home under the age of 18
- Sufficient income to meet the needs of your current family
- Must provide children with their own bed, and adequate drawer and closet space for their personal belongings
- Legal resident of U.S. and North Carolina, for at least 6 months at time of application
- Access to reliable transportation
- Able to complete TIPS-MAPP, Deciding Together, or Caring For Our Own training for relatives
- No felony convictions involving child abuse, spouse abuse, crimes involving violence
- No substantiated Child Protective Service Investigations
- No DWI within the last 5 years
- Willing to submit to a thorough assessment of your family and home