NC is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.
- Corinne Saunders
- Jan 6
- 11 min read
Updated: Jan 7

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services building in Manteo is shown as it appeared the afternoon of Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Saunders)
By Corinne Saunders
On any given day, children in foster care across the Outer Banks can number approximately 40 to around 100.
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