Fostering Care in NC Act 2026 revises child welfare procedures and services in North Carolina.

Fostering Care in NC Act 2026 updates child welfare procedures and services in North Carolina. It mandates automatic referral to the Department of Social Services director for cases with multiple screened-out reports of abuse or neglect. The act requires the director to personally review these cases and determine if an assessment is needed. It also modifies the process for expungement from the responsible individuals list, specifying the court and records involved. Additionally, the act revises guardianship provisions, including the appointment of guardians ad litem for juvenile parents.

Fostering Care in NC Act 2026 revises child welfare procedures and services in North Carolina.

Fostering Care in NC Act 2026 updates child welfare procedures and services in North Carolina. It mandates automatic referral to the Department of Social Services director for cases with multiple screened-out reports of abuse or neglect. The act requires the director to personally review these cases and determine if an assessment is needed. It also modifies the process for expungement from the responsible individuals list, specifying the court and records involved. Additionally, the act revises guardianship provisions, including the appointment of guardians ad litem for juvenile parents.