The Children's Homes of Iredell County Resources

500,000 children are in foster care in the US, with 20,000 aging out of the system at age 18 each year.
Children living in foster care and in group homes had worse well-being indicators in the areas of behavioral problems and daily living skills than all other children. (OPRE 7/27/12)
The number of children in Iredell DSS custody rose over 41% in 2009
Within 2 years of aging out 27% of male youths and 10% of female youths will be incarcerated.
Less than 50% of our youth who age out of the system at 18 graduates from high school
About 50% of youths who age out of the system are homeless within the first 18 months.
60% of females who age out are pregnant within 2 years.

The United States Department of Health and Human Service’s Administration for Children and Families

promotes the safety, permanency and well-being of children, youth and families by connecting child welfare, adoption and related professionals as well as the general public to information, resources and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption and more.

The Children’s Homes of Iredell County work diligently to ensure that all children – especially those children left in our care – have the resources available necessary to lead healthy and productive lives

If you know a child is being abused it is your responsibility to report it. Contact any of the agencies below for more information or to report a case or suspicion of child neglect or abuse:

Statesville Police Department - 704-878-3406

Iredell County Sheriff’s Department - 704-878-3075

Mooresville Police Department - 704-664-3311

SCAN - Stop Child Abuse Now - 704-878-2227

Iredell Dept of Social Services - 704-873-5631

For More Information:

Benchmarks

Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services

North Carolina Division of Child Development

Guardian Ad Litem: A Child's Advocate in Court

Child Welfare League of America

Prevent Child Abuse NC