Adoption & Foster Care

Under our Wings

Under Our Wings | Opening Hearts and Homes to Children in Need

Want to make a difference for children in Pitt County? Help nurture a child's safety, well-being, and long-term stability. Under Our Wings is a community-focused program that welcomes, supports, and prepares foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of children served by Social Services. The program recognizes that stable, caring placements strengthen both children and the broader community. Consistent support helps young people cope, build confidence, and grow into healthy, self-sufficient adults, while easing demand on child welfare, schools, mental health services, and juvenile justice systems.

Foster and adoptive parents make a meaningful difference in helping children grow and heal. Each path offers stability during times of change, whether through short-term care or a lifelong commitment. Grounded in community-based recruitment, strong family support, and active foster parent involvement, the program provides training, guidance, and responsive assistance every step of the way.

For Questions or More Information
Call 252-902-1244 or Email Chandra.Mewborn@pittcountync.gov

  1. The Children
  2. Foster Care
  3. Adoption

Children at the Heart of Under Our Wings

Children who enter foster care or adoption programs come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Each child brings unique strengths, interests, talents, and hopes for the future. While every story is different, all children deserve stability, encouragement, and a safe place to call “home.”

Many of these children have faced challenges no child should experience. Some have lived through abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions. Others may be coping with emotional or behavioral struggles, physical or developmental needs, or the stress of being separated from their families. These experiences can shape how they grow, trust, learn, and form relationships.

Children in foster care and adoption programs show remarkable resilience, even after difficult experiences. With understanding, patience, and consistent care, they can heal, build confidence, and thrive. They need someone who is willing to open their heart, offer guidance and love, believe in their potential, and support them as they grow.

At their core, these children need the same things every young person needs: love, support, and a dependable place to learn and grow. When individuals and families open their homes and hearts, they help build a strong foundation for a child’s future and the chance for them to reach their full potential.