Need for Adoptive Parents

Adoptive Parents are needed to adopt children who become legally cleared for adoption and are in the custody of Rowan County Department of Social Services.

Informational Packet

Receive a free informational adoption packet by calling 704-216-7914 or Email Jon Hunter. Please give your name, mailing address, phone number and email.

Steps to Get Started With Adoption Process

• Step 1: Watch the North Carolina Foster Parent Orientation Video.
• Step 2: Print your certificate of completion and bring it with you to the RCDSS Interest and Informational Meeting.
• Step 3: Attend an RCDSS Interest/Informational Meeting. At least 1 prospective foster parent from each family must attend this meeting.

Prospective Foster Parent Informational Meetings

On Tuesday's at 5:30 p.m. attend our Foster Parent Informational Meetings at:

• RCDSS Children's Service Conference Room
  1813 E Innes Street
  Salisbury, NC 28146

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Department of Health and Human Services to provide services, care, benefits, and assistance to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or political belief.