Crossnore’s adoption program works with social service departments in North Carolina to help waiting children find lasting, loving families through adoption.
Adoption from Foster Care
In the United States, more than 100,000 children are waiting for a family to call their own. In the North Carolina foster care system alone, there are nearly 11,000 waiting children. Foster parents are licensed to provide safe, temporary homes while efforts are made toward reunification with a child’s family of origin. When reunification cannot happen safely, Crossnore, through our adoption program, works to unite children and licensed families through adoption.
The adoption program is designed for families seeking to adopt a child through foster care, providing supportive resources and services unique to foster adoption. Serving children ages 3-18 impacted by the child welfare system, Crossnore Communities for Children identifies families best suited to embrace the specialized needs of North Carolina’s waiting children. The adoption program—from navigation and placement to counseling and coaching—helps promote success and ensures the ultimate well-being of children and families.
The Adoption Process
Information Session
Attend one of our monthly information sessions to learn if the program is right for you.
Application
Apply online through Binti, our case management system, where all of your documents can be accessed to start the process.
Training
Once accepted, attend our 10-week educational classes. Ongoing training will be completed throughout the time you are a licensed family.
Homestudy
After training, you will complete a home study with your case manager and the licensing process for foster care.
Outreach
While you are waiting, you will complete your adoption profile. This will be used to reach out to local DSS departments, and other organizations that serve waiting children.
Match and Pre-Placement
Once you and a child or children are matched, you will begin the transition process for the child(ren) to move into your family. This process can be as long as needed and is determined by the county caseworker and your Crossnore case manager.
Placement and Finalization
During the first six months your child is placed in your home, your family will be connected with a therapist through Crossnore, and ongoing support will happen monthly to ensure any issues are addressed as they arise.
Ongoing Support
Once finalization of your adoption is complete, additional resources and services will be put in place so that if or when needed, you have ongoing support for your family and child(ren).
“There are no unwanted children, just unfound families.” – National Adoption Center
