Our Mission
Agape of NC exists to provide professional social services as a compassionate Christian outreach to children and families in need in order to strengthen families.
Dedicated to North Carolina's Children and Families
Agape of NC provides foster care, adoptions, and counseling services.
As a licensed child-placing agency, Agape's programs comply with state rules and laws regulating such services. We want to do more than just meet the minimum requirements though – we strive for excellence in all areas of service.
Our History
Agape of NC Inc. was incorporated by North Carolina area churches of Christ as a Christian social service agency to provide help to children and families in need.
By 1982, our first Executive Director was hired and the agency received its child-placing license from the state of North Carolina.
Acceptance of Christian Mission
Agape of NC is a Christ-Centered child-placing agency supported and governed by a Christ-Centered Board of Directors.
Only individuals who can accept and support our mission statement and who can effectively support and relate to our foster parents, for whom religious beliefs are important, will be employed by Agape of NC. All employees/contractors will be qualified for employment by virtue of the education, experience, and skills necessary for their positions.
Employees/contractors/volunteers are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Christian principles and maintain the highest ethical, moral, and professional standards of behavior.
Guiding Principles and Values
The following statement reflects the values and guiding principles that each staff member working at Agape must aspire to uphold.
"As a group of individuals connected by our working for Agape of NC and united in the cause of serving children and families in need, we collectively desire to maintain a working environment that is characterized by Agape's principles, values, and ideals. Therefore, all employees/contractors/volunteers are expected to uphold the following:
Our Impact
Leaving an impact on foster families and stewarding resources well are important to the entire Agape of NC staff and board. Listen to stories from foster families and view our annual reports by visiting the link below.