 
 
      Vol. 1, No. 
        3 
        Spring 1996
      New 
        Definition of Permanence
      Representatives of the eight North Carolina counties currently involved 
        in North Carolina's Familes For Kids initiative arrived at the 
        following definition of permanence at their April meeting.
      PERMANENCE: Every child needs and deserves a lifelong 
        family relationship which promotes a sense of belonging that is legally 
        secure.