Local children need foster care
As of November 1 st, 2022, there were 155 children in the care of Davidson County DSS. Their ages range from 0 to 21.
Licensed foster homes:
Davidson County currently has 36 licensed foster homes. Due to the high number of children in our care most of our foster homes are at capacity and cannot take any additional placements.
Foster Care Licensing
Requirements:
US citizen
Financially stable
Appropriate housing
Live in or around Davidson County
Maximum of 5 children in the home at any given time
Reliable transportation
Fingerprints
Background check/CPS check
30 hours of training
Good mental and physical health
Become a foster parent
Everyone can make a difference in the lives of foster children.
Davidson County Department of Social Services
Please contact Heather Strong for more information
336-242-2597
Heather.Strong@davidsoncountync.gov
FAQ’s…
Q. Do foster parents get paid?
A. No, they receive a monthly reimbursement that
MAPP training is a 10-week course that is that is based on the age of the child.
required by the state for anyone who is interested
Q. Can foster parents have pets?
A. Yes, pets are allowed as long as they show
will learn some of the traumas foster children face, no aggression and have proof of rabies
roles foster parents play, requirements of becoming vaccine as recommended by a veterinarian.
a foster parent, do’s and don’ts, and how the Department will support you as a foster parent
Q. Can foster parents adopt?
A. Yes, but the goal is always reunification as long as it is in the best interest of the child/children. In the case where parental rights are terminated the foster parents would then have the ability to adopt.
Q. Why do children enter foster care?
A. Children enter foster care due to abuse, neglect, or dependency.
