Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Children's Online Privacy
(Separate Website)
With our kids' computer literacy continues to increase, protecting their privacy while they are online is becoming more of an issue. This particular site from the FTC outlines the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, and gives some information for parents and teachers to make sure their kids stay safe when online.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
What is Foster Care?
(Separate Website)
The NCDHHS has provided some general information regarding foster care in North Carolina. Topics like; who can be a foster parent and how to go about doing that are included.
By: North Carolina Division of Social Services
You Don't Have to be Perfect to be a Perfect Parent
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet is going to provide information on how to become a foster parent and adoptive parent in North Carolina.
By: NC Department of Health and Human Services
Adolescent Parenting Program
(Separate Website)
This web page explains the Adolescent Parenting Program, and how it has the potential to enhance the lives of both teenage mothers and their children.
By: North Carolina Division of Social Services
Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work, you may be able to reduce the amount of tax you owe by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return, according to the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Spanish / Español
Frequently Asked Questions of the NC Department of Health and Human Services
(Separate Website)
This link provides answers to common questions that people ask the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, such as questions about Medicaid, health insurance for children, requesting a birth certificate, etc.
By: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit for families with children.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
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Spanish / Español
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Safe Surrender
(Separate Website)
This web page explains North Carolina's new Safe Surrender law which allows overwhelmed mothers to SAFELY, LEGALLY, and ANONYMOUSLY surrender their newborn baby to a responsible adult. To do this, your baby must be 7 days old or under.
By: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
What Happens if You Can't Find Appropriate Child Care?
(Separate Website)
If you are a single parent taking care of a child under the age of 6, and you cannot fulfill your work requirements because of inadequate child care, this document is for you.
By: NC Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
Child Support Information
(Separate Website)
How much child support does the court order? How long does child support last? How is it enforced? These questions will be answered by Lisa Angel from Rosen Law Firm
By: Rosen Law Firm
Child Custody Issues and Grandparents' Legal Rights
(Separate Website)
A short guide by LANC on third party custody, what to do if a child is left with you, and how a grandparent can gain custody of a grandchild.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
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