North Carolina

Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.

Links

• State regulation.
• State training and resources.
• Abuse hotline.

To request information from the North Carolina Division of Social Services please refer to the following.

Adam Walsh Clearances

To obtain child abuse and neglect clearances to approve an individual to become a foster parent or to adopt, please complete the DSS-5268-ia. Agencies entitled to this information include licensed child care providers, group home facilities, Guardian ad Litem staff, and child placing agencies. This form should not be used for current Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, law enforcement investigations, or court cases.

Once completed, the DSS-5268-ia may be sent by an encrypted emailed to NC.CW.RILchecks@dhhs.nc.gov, or call for information at 828-232-3160.

Link to Registry and/or Related Information >> .

Unable to locate an Adult Abuse Registry.