Publications

Below are reports and reviews published by the NC Division of Social Services and or our partners. If you have any questions or comments please use our contact form.

Diligent Recruitment and Retention:

Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call-August 11, 2020
Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: July 2020
Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: May 27, 2020

Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: January 29, 2020
Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) and Diligent Recruitment Plan – May 29, 2019
Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: Jan 22, 2019
Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: July 24, 2018
Diligent Recruitment and Retention Quarterly Call: April 24, 2018
North Carolina’s Diligent Recruitment and Retention Plan

A Best Practice Guide to Partnering with Resource Families:
Treat Them Like Gold:  A Best Practice Guide for Partnering with Resource Families (2015)

Social Services Block Grant Plan:
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2019
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2018
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2017 
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2016
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2015
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2014
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2013
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2012
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2011
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2010
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2009
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2008
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2007
Social Services Block Grant Plan, 2006

Annual Report of Services Funded with Social Services Block Grants:
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2016
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2015 
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2014
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2013
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2012
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2011
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2010
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2009 - HRF Supplement
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2009
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2008
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2007 - HRF Supplement
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2007
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2006 - HRF Supplement
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2006
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2005
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2004
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2003
Annual Report of Services Funded with SSBG, FFY 2002
Special Assistance Demonstration Project, January 2003

TANF:
TANF State Plan

TANF Report on Engagement:
NC TANF ACF-812 Summary and Analysis for 201103
NC TANF ACF-812 Summary and Analysis for April-June 2011
Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and Child and Family Services State Plan Reviews
 

Permanency Matters Webinar Series:
National Adoption Month: Every Conversation Matters - November 2021
Valuing the Importance of Kinship Families - September 2021
Fatherhood Engagement - June 2021
Kinship First Webinar - March 2022
Supporting Medical, Mental Health, and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Needs for Children and Youth in Foster Care - April 2022
National Adoption Month: Small Steps Open Doors - November 2022

Every Student Succeeds Act
Collaborating for the Educational Stability of Students in Foster Care - March 2024

IV-E Information
Common Errors to Avoid in Adoption and Guardianship Assistance 
IV-E Federal Review - June 2023
Adoption Assistance Eligibility Changes Effective -July 2024
Utilizing Program and Service Codes Effectively in Child Welfare Services - October 2024
Adoption Assistance Eligibility - October 2024