Foster Care & Adoption Support in Boone, Blowing Rock, Lenoir, Wilkesboro & Jefferson
Families caring for vulnerable children often need steady encouragement, reliable resources, and a strong community around them. Foster Connection provides compassionate, faith-based support for foster families, adoptive families, and kinship caregivers throughout the High Country. Our work in Boone, Blowing Rock, Lenoir, Wilkesboro, and Jefferson reflects our belief that no family should feel alone while pouring love into a foster child. Below is an overview of the support services we offer across these local communities.
Foster Connection’s Services Across Western North Carolina
Support Services in Boone, NC (28607)
Boone is the heart of our local work, and many of our support groups and connections begin here. From neighborhoods like Downtown Boone, Deerfield, Perkinsville, and the areas surrounding Appalachian State University, families can easily access our one-to-one care, prayer support, and practical help. Landmarks such as Howard’s Knob, King Street, and the Watauga County Department of Social Services remind us daily of the families who rely on dependable encouragement.
Our Boone services include:
Faith-based foster family support
Adoption and kinship care guidance
Emergency resources such as food, clothing, books, and comfort items
Community events and church partnerships
Boone families often face quick placement changes and immediate needs, and we work closely with DSS to help meet those needs with tenderness and efficiency.
Support Services in Blowing Rock, NC (28605)
Blowing Rock’s mountain neighborhoods—from Green Hill, Chetola Resort areas, Mayview, and the quiet communities near the Blue Ridge Parkway—include many families offering safe, nurturing spaces for children in foster care. We support foster, adoptive, and kinship families here through encouragement, meal support, seasonal resources, and connections to other caregivers nearby.
Families in Blowing Rock often appreciate the small-town closeness and the ability to meet with others walking similar paths. We help strengthen that sense of community through church partnerships and local gatherings.
Support Services in Lenoir, NC (28645)
In Lenoir, from neighborhoods like Lower Creek, Gamewell, West Lenoir, and the areas surrounding Lenoir Greenway and Downtown Main Street, families encounter unique challenges and opportunities in foster care. We partner with caregivers to offer training opportunities, educational tools, and practical help designed to reduce overwhelm and strengthen stability.
Through our network, Lenoir families receive:
Support groups
Care-team coordination
Tangible resources for new placements
Encouragement for families experiencing complex emotional seasons
Support Services in Wilkesboro, NC (28697)
Wilkesboro and nearby areas such as Moravian Falls, Cub Creek, Oakwoods, and neighborhoods along Brushy Mountain Road include a growing community of foster and adoptive families. With landmarks like the Wilkes Heritage Museum and Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro is rich with community connections—and we work to strengthen those bonds even further.
Our Wilkesboro service offerings include:
Resource distribution for immediate placement needs
Church-based service teams
Foster care and adoption support education
Encouragement and prayer support
Families here often comment on how valuable it is to have a dependable Christian nonprofit standing beside them as they care for vulnerable children.
Support Services in Jefferson, NC (28640)
In Jefferson and surrounding areas like West Jefferson, Idlewild, and the communities near Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, caregivers often serve children from multiple counties. We walk alongside them with compassion and practical guidance.
Local Jefferson support includes:
Kinship and foster care help
Clothing, food, and comfort-item resources
Support groups and connection events
Care coordination alongside Ashe County DSS
These mountain communities demonstrate an incredible heart for vulnerable youth, and we are honored to strengthen that commitment.
Types of Support We Offer Across All Service Areas
One-to-one caregiver encouragement
Faith-based support groups
Foster care and adoption training
Tangible resources (food, clothing, hygiene items, books, bedding)
Community and church partnerships
Help forming support teams around families
Coordination with local DSS and CPS workers
Practical and spiritual care for caregivers and children
Why Families & Supporters Work With Foster Connection
Our nonprofit began with a simple dinner and a prayerful desire to help local children and families. As we connected with area churches, nonprofits, and county agencies, the work grew—and so did the impact. Today, families trust us because we listen carefully, respond quickly, and care deeply.
When it comes to strengthening foster, adoptive, and kinship families, our heart is to make sure no caregiver feels isolated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We support foster families, adoptive families, and kinship caregivers across the High Country. Anyone caring for vulnerable children can reach out.
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We respond as swiftly as possible. Our goal is that families receive resources within 24–48 hours, depending on the need and location.
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Yes. Local churches are essential to our work. We help them build support teams, host events, and assist families in their own congregations.
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We are not DSS, but we partner closely with local DSS offices to help meet needs for children and caregivers.
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You can call (828) 773-9551 or visit fosterconnectionnc.org to learn more, donate, or request support.