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Writer's pictureCorinne Saunders

NC is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.

Updated: 17 hours ago


A brown building with a green roof is shown behind a flagpole and sign reading, "Dare County Department of Health & Human Services."

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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