Foster Connection: Supporting in Foster Care & Adoption in Boone, NC
Foster Connection equips foster, adoptive, and kinship families across the High Country with faith-based support, practical resources, and training—so families feel seen, supplied, and strengthened. We partner with the Dept. of Social Services (DSS), local churches, and community friends to “Be the Village” around caregivers and children. Our goal is simple: lighten the load so families can say “yes” and keep saying “yes.”
Faith-Based Foster & Adoption Support in Boone, NC
Rooted in Boone and serving Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lenoir, and Wilkesboro, Foster Connection is a nonprofit that comes alongside families and the agencies that serve them. Our team listens first, then responds with coordinated care—meals, clothing, cribs, car seats prayer, encouragement, and training—because steady, practical support helps kids thrive and helps families last.
Our Story: From One Dinner to a County-Wide Network
In December 2022, a small group of women from our church gathered for dinner with a simple question: How can our church love vulnerable children and the families who care for them? That question launched a movement. In February 2024, we’d met with DSS to serve as a liaison and to supply starter items, meals, and ongoing care for families. In April 2024, we hosted a pastors’ luncheon to cast vision and invite partnership. Since then, churches and local businesses across the High Country have joined in, multiplying care to more families each month.
What We Offer (High Country Service Area)
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Foster support:
Support groups, one-to-one care, prayer teams, and practical help
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Foster care resources:
Food, clothing, beds/cribs, diapers, books, and local contacts
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Adoption & kinship support:
Ongoing encouragement, respite connections, and care ideas
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Foster care classes & training:
Faith-informed preparation and continuing education
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CarePortal & church partnerships:
Mobilizing congregations to meet verified needs
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Family advocacy:
Liaison support alongside DSS and Child Protective Services
Support for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families
When it comes to finding steady care in a hard season, consistent connection is life-giving. Our support groups offer a safe place to share, learn, and exhale with peers who understand. One-to-one care means you’ll have a point person who checks in, organizes practical help, and ensures you’re not carrying things alone. We coordinate meals, rides, home items, and prayer teams, and we connect you to trusted local services—from pediatric care to counseling and tutoring—so your family gets the specific help you need.
Foster Care Training & Classes Near Boone
Considering the call to become a foster parent or looking for continuing hours? We offer faith-informed training and workshops that complement DSS requirements and equip caregivers with real-world tools. Topics include trauma-wise care, navigating “the system,” partnering with birth families, and strengthening your support network. Our trainers and mentors bring local context from Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lenoir, and Wilkesboro, so what you learn translates into your day-to-day.
Church & Community Partnerships Across the High Country
Foster Connection helps churches and community members put compassion into action. Pastors and lay leaders receive a clear on-ramp: point leaders, response teams, and simple pathways for meeting vetted needs. Businesses can sponsor drives, donate goods, or underwrite care kits and classes. Every gift—financial or in-kind—stays local and fuels fast, tangible help for families. If your church or business wants to partner, we’d love to talk about next steps that fit your capacity and calling.
Why Families & Donors Choose Foster Connection
Local & responsive. We serve the High Country with quick, coordinated care.
Faith-driven & family-first. Encouragement and prayer, matched with real-life help.
Aligned with agencies. Collaboration with DSS and CPS reduces friction for families.
Built for the long haul. Support groups, training, and care teams that sustain.
Ready for Support? Here’s How It Works
Reach out: Call (828) 773-9551 or visit fosterconnectionnc.org to share your need or interest.
Care plan: We match you with a point person and build a right-sized care plan.
Ongoing connection: Stay supported through groups, training, and a caring community.
FAQs
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Kinship care is when relatives or close family friends care for a child who cannot remain with their parents. We support kinship families with resources, training, and community connection.
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No. Our services are open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in our service area. We are faith-based and partner with churches, and we gladly serve families of any background.
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Yes. We offer interest conversations, local referrals, and faith-informed training that complements DSS licensing requirements. We’ll walk with you as you begin and continue to serve.
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Contact us to set up a brief call or meeting. We’ll outline simple pathways—care teams, collection drives, sponsorships, and meeting verified needs—so your group can start strong.
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Depending on availability and verified need: beds/cribs, clothing, diapers, car seats, food, backpacks, books, and care kits. We also coordinate meals and rides and connect families to community resources.
Call or Text Today
If you’re a foster family, adoptive family, or kinship caregiver needing support—or a community member ready to give—reach out. Foster Connection, Boone, NC | (828) 773-9551 | fosterconnectionnc.org
Let’s “Be the Village” together for vulnerable children and the families who love them.