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A warm editorial photograph of a North Carolina community meeting, soft golden-hour natural light, rich earthy tones, authentic community moments, 35mm lens. Diverse leaders collaborating around a rustic wooden table with maps of North Carolina.
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Our Shared Mission

A unified network for foster care

We bridge the gap between local church ministries, civic nonprofits, and state child welfare agencies across North Carolina to build a coordinated ecosystem of wrap-around support.

The Core Conviction

Fragmented efforts cannot solve the foster care crisis, but unified coordination builds a protective net around every vulnerable child.

NC for FAMs acts as the central connective tissue, coordinating existing programs rather than duplicating efforts to ensure vulnerable children experience hope, dignity, and belonging.

Our Operational Model

How we coordinate care

Faith-Friendly
Rigorous Standards
Regional Focus

Church Autonomy

State Compliance

Active Coordination

We respect church autonomy while providing a structured, faith-friendly framework to mobilize congregations and support local foster families.

We align local volunteer efforts with rigorous state child welfare standards to ensure safe, fully compliant, and sustainable care.

We bridge regional gaps, connecting isolated ministries with county welfare agencies to share resources and coordinate training events.

A warm editorial portrait of a female leader in her 40s, soft natural window light, rich earthy tones, authentic smile, 35mm lens.
A warm editorial portrait of a female leader in her 40s, soft natural window light, rich earthy tones, authentic smile, 35mm lens.
A warm editorial portrait of a male leader in his 50s, soft natural window light, rich earthy tones, friendly expression, 35mm lens.
A warm editorial portrait of a male leader in his 50s, soft natural window light, rich earthy tones, friendly expression, 35mm lens.
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A warm editorial portrait of a female leader in her 30s, soft natural window light, rich earthy tones, professional and welcoming, 35mm lens.
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Experienced Advocates

Our leadership team

Sarah Jenkins

David Vance

Elena Torres

Executive Director

Church Relations Director

Agency Liaison

Sarah brings fifteen years of experience coordinating regional child welfare networks and foster care advocacy across North Carolina.

David is a former pastor dedicated to equipping local congregations with practical, sustainable foster care support and volunteer frameworks.

Elena bridges the gap between county welfare departments and community volunteers to ensure absolute compliance, safety, and mutual trust.

Ready to explore how your organization or church can partner with our network?