Foster care

Special to Randolph Record An organization dedicated to keeping children out of the state's foster care system is expanding its reach to Randolph County, thanks to a new state contract. The Homebuilders program puts trained staff within a family's home for three to five days a week, a total of 10 hours, to help improve child safety and help kids stay at home by removing risk rather than removing the child. Crossnore Communities for Children is the company behind the program, which has seen success in pilots since 2021. The company says it has served 62 children and families, with…