21. Casey Family Programs Provides And Improves-and Ultimately Providing direct services for children and youth, with a focus on foster care. Programs, resources, and media center. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

22. Lucid Press Quality Publications One of a kind nonfiction exclusive with Lucid Press, including Historic Preservation, foster parenting, and Nature Essays by a Syndicated Columnist. http://www.lucidpress.com/

Coming Soon, Senior Sense! Alzheimer Solutions: A Personal Guide for Caregivers by Jim Knittweis (Publication date June, 2002) Guide To Listing A Building On The National Register Of Historic Places by Gail Greenberg Do You Want To Be A Foster Parent? by Sharon Davis Sale Price $9.95 Seasons in Upper Turkeyfoot by Jeff O'Brien Email

23. Bill Bans Gays As Foster Parents - The Washington Times Arkansas had banned homosexuals or any family with a homosexual member from foster parenting, but a judge ruled the law unconstitutional. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

24. Hollylooyah Stay at home mom's humorous personal blog. Contains anecdotes, tips and witticisms. Content briefly touches on autism, weight loss, and foster parenting. http://hollylooyah.blogspot.com

@import url(http://www.blogger.com/css/navbar/main.css); @import url(http://www.blogger.com/css/navbar/1.css); Notify Blogger about objectionable content. What does this mean? BlogThis! Hollylooyah Hijinks of a wacko stay at home mom Saturday, July 16, 2005 Great Quotes From Anne Lamott I could relate to these in that there seems to be an ebb and flow to emotion in my life too. Grief, as I read somewhere is a lazy Susan. One day it is heavy and underwater, and the next day it spins and stops at loud and rageful, and the next day at wounded keening, and the next day numbness, silence. Anne Lamott Traveling Mercies // posted by Holly @ 3:19 PM (0) comments Saturday, July 09, 2005 On Simplicity and the Natural, Imperfect Life Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler. Albert Einstein This statement is my new personal motto. Simplicity as a way of life is a focused, mindful way of doing things. It makes what is important come to the forefront and what is unnecessary fall away. This doesn't happen naturally, however. I am learning how to do this in baby steps. The idea of simplicity for me started when I realized that having too many possessions kept me from having as much time to live and spend with my family as I would have liked. Children can destroy things in their innocent energetic quests for a good time, and having things that are not exceptionally valuable serves me well. Sooo... we have old furniture and secondhand things, but the overall goal is not to have junk, but to respect the people who live here more than the junk.

25. Welcome To Triad Family Services Charitable organization that oversees adoption, longterm foster care, guardianship, education, therapy, reunification, and emancipation, working with 200 foster homes. Objectives, employment opportunities, foster parenting, and making a donation. http://www.triadfs.org/

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26. Foster Parenting Resources and training for foster parents, kinship care providers, and respite care providers. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/

Resolve Concerns Site Map Send Site Feedback Home ... Business Partners DSHS Links DSHS Main Page Search Contact Us Privacy SERVICES Services Intro Adoption Foster Parenting Domestic Violence ... Provider Foster Parenting News News Archives Foster Parent Monthly Newsletter August 2005 (428 Kb) Archives August 12, 2005 Sign Up for the Foster Parent and Caregivers Conference The annual Foster Parent and Caregivers Conference in Ocean Shores is drawing near. To learn how to register, apply for scholarships and check out lodging, click here July 22, 2005 Foster Parent and Caregivers Conference Update Pre-Registration will begin soon for the Foster Parents and Caregivers Conference to be held September 25 - 27, 2005 (Sunday - Tuesday) at Ocean Shores. For further information on the status of registration, scholarships and lodging, click here July 18, 2005 Foster Parents to Receive Rate Increase Foster parents will receive a 1 percent increase in their reimbursement rate effective July 1, 2005. Read more...(PDF 53Kb) July 18, 2005 Children's Administration Reviewing Payments A small number of foster parents may receive a letter notifying them of possible duplicate or extra payments.

27. Become A Foster Parent foster parenting Resources for foster, relative, and preadopt caregivers foster parenting is about changing lives one child at a time. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/be_FosterIntro.asp

Resolve Concerns Site Map Send Site Feedback Home ... Business Partners DSHS Links DSHS Main Page Search Contact Us Privacy SERVICES Services Intro Adoption Foster Parenting Domestic Violence ... Provider Become a Foster Parent Introduction Take our questionnaire about becoming a foster care provider. The children who come into your home will present both challenges and opportunities. The challenge is parenting children who have begun their lives under difficult circumstances. But the opportunity is that they are children for whom the love and care of adults can make a huge difference. Foster parenting is about changing lives one child at a time. It is about believing and investing in the future. We hope you will consider making that investment. Introduction Types of Children Needing Foster Care Licensing Requirements Financial Assistance ... Introduction to Foster Parenting (584 Kb) Adopt a Foster Child Through DSHS Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free download ) is required to view the .PDF files listed on this page. RealOne Player is required to play Real audio and video files. You can

28. Kansas Foster Parenting Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, foster parenting in Kansas, KS SRS, SRS. http://www.accesskansas.org/fostercare/

fc video sm file 692K lg file 1.25M Real Media files Text Version of video Call 1-877-345-6787 What is Foster Parenting To become a foster parent , you will... Bill of Rights of Foster Children Other Ways to Get Involved What are the goals of Foster Care What are the issues pertaining to foster care What agencies/organizations are involved in foster care Complete A Foster Care Interest Survey Comments to Webmaster Page last updated: October 21, 2003

29. Foster Parenting Are you interested in becoming a Foster Parent? DHS is looking for loving homes and committed individuals to provide care for foster children. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5452_7117-16476--,00.html

Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home DHS Home Site Map ... Online Services document.form2.SearchCriteria.size=10; Children's Services Adoption Foster Care Special Initiatives ... [Text Version] Foster Parenting The Department of Human Services is in need of caring individuals who can provide a safe and nurturing home environment for children who have been placed out of their home due to abuse or neglect. Foster Care is founded on the premise that all children have the right to physical care and educational and emotional nurturance. The family foster care program is designed to provide a substitute family life experience for a child in a household that has been approved and licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services or in the home of relative. A relative may become licensed or may be unlicensed. Children may need foster care for a temporary or extended period of time. The primary goal during foster care is to reunite the child with his or her parents. The foster family plays an important role in the treatment plan for the child and family. Under the “team” approach, foster parents or relatives, together with the worker, attempt to provide the specific kind of help a child and his family need for reuniting the child with the parents. When the child cannot be reunited with the parents, the children are prepared for permanent placement, with relatives or non-related adoptive families. Under certain circumstances, a foster family may adopt children in their care. When adoption is not possible, the goal is to prepare the youth for independent living.

30. Front-page Information about foster parenting and adoption in upstate New York. Offers a quick look at the benefits, qualifications, and the certification process. http://www.fosteradopt.org/

31. FamilyWorks Parenting 101: Is Foster Parenting For You? Article by Jeffrey Silla, an experienced foster parent, shares experiences and encouragement for those who are considering the experience of foster parenting. http://www.princetonol.com/family/parenting101/foster1.html

Is Foster Parenting for you? By Jeffrey Silla Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Yes! Then you've come to the right place for thoughts and ideas that will help and encourage you in this new venture. In life, learning takes place when a person has a challenge to tackle. The challenge of foster parenting uses skills that are best learned when you have a foster child in your home "living with you". With this in mind, you will need to receive additional input from: parenting books, parenting videos, foster parents and training classes. Then you must put into practice what you learn! The best place to start your journey to become a foster parent is to visit a local foster parent. This person will be the key to starting and developing your foster parenting skills. The next best place to contact is your "Children and Youth" office to get information on "Foster Care Agencies". Typically after contacting the Foster Agency you will receive a large application. You will be asked to provide information on past residences, people you have lived with, reasons you want to be a foster parent, a physical with medical testing, references, how your home is set up, where the foster child will sleep, your education, job history and much more. During this process, you must also decide what type of child you would like to have in your home. So, you must decide if you have preferences regarding the child's age, their sex and the level of difficulty of care. This means on one hand there are children that can be responsible and mature for their age and on the other hand there are children that can't even feed themselves. Be fair with yourself and know your limits to deciding what type of child you would welcome into your home. Are you willing to do the work necessary to handle a child who has medical, physical, social, or other difficult problems? If you say, "Yes!" and make that commitment then you will be successful.

32. California Department Of Social Services - Children And Family Services A mother talking with a child to represent foster parenting. Most frequently asked questions regarding foster parenting. Independent Living Program (ILP http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/FosterCare_310.htm

Foster Care - Foster Care California Home CDSS Home CFSD Home Foster Care Audits and Rates ... Site Map Children and Family Services Foster Care My CA This Site Foster Care Main Menu Spring 2005 Newsletter 2002 Title IV-E State Plan Amended April 1, 2003 Foster Care Audits and Rates Branch Quarterly Action Newsletter (September 2003) Foster Care Audits And Rates Branch Quarterly Action Newsletter (June 2003) ... Foster Parent FAQs Most frequently asked questions regarding foster parenting. Independent Living Program (ILP) Services and programs for foster youth 14 to 21 who are aging out of the foster care system. Independent living program county coordinators County information numbers. Supportive Transitional Emancipation Program (STEP) Participating counties provide assistance to emancipated foster youth. Transitional Housing Placement Program (THHP) Services for transitioning foster youth, ages 17 or older, from a foster home to other housing resources. Kinship Care Information regarding Support services for relatives and kin who care for dependent foster youth placed in their homes. Kinship Care County Coordinators County coordinator contact information for those counties participating in the Kinship Care program.

33. Foster Care In New Hampshire The Foster Care in New Hampshire Web site serves as a source of information about foster parenting and links to NH Department of Health Human Services, http://www.nhfostercare.org/

Foster Care in New Hampshire NH DHHS DCYF Foster Care information If you are seeking information on fostering the survivors of Hurricane Katrina , please follow this link. AdoptUSKids website. Look for New Hampshire's children awaiting adoptive homes ! Choose the " Meet the Children " tab and scroll down to view the New Hampshire children awaiting adoptive homes. If you are interested in any of the children offered email AdoptUSKids . They will ask a worker from your chosen state to respond to you about adoption and/or foster parenting. NH DHHS DCYF Adoption Information NH DHHS DCYF teen Independent Living Program New Hampshire Happenings Foundations for Fostering ... Aging Out: What Happens When You've Grown Up in Foster Care and Suddenly You're on Your Own Thank you for being the visitor since May 20, 1997 This web site created and maintained by Jan Feuer for Monadnock Area Foster Parent Association

34. Foster Care foster parenting guidelines, information and licensing requirements for the State of Michigan. Includes the various types of licenses. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5452_7117---,00.html

Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home DHS Home Site Map ... Online Services document.form2.SearchCriteria.size=10; Children's Services Adoption Foster Care Special Initiatives ... Comments regarding pre-service training for foster and adoptive parents DHS is currently working with local communities to reassess the service needs of foster and adoptive families. More Foster Parenting Are you interested in becoming a Foster Parent? DHS is looking for loving homes and committed individuals to provide care for foster children. More Foster Care Program The Children's Foster Care Services Program provides placement and supervision of children who are the responsibility of the Department of Human Services(DHS) and are under the jurisdiction of the Family ... More Click here for: Information on Children's Foster Care placements, payment rates, and resources. Special Initiatives Click here for: Information on Foster Care Initiatives and Foster Home Development and Support. Interstate Cooperation Click here for: Information on Interstate Cooperation and Contacts. Forms and Publications Click here for: Forms and Publications Reports and Statistics Click here for: Reports and Statistics Quick Links Adoption Day Care Domestic Violence Child Support ... Press Releases Foster Care Quick Links CFSR Self-Assessment CFSR Program Improvement Plan Help Us Locate These Missing Children!

35. Inner Circle Foster Family Agency Learn about foster children, what foster parents do, and decide if foster parenting is for you and your family by considering some basic questions. Contact information available for Los Angeles, California. http://www.fosterfamily.org/fostercare.htm

36. Foster Parent Home Page This site is dedicated to foster parents and those interested in foster parenting. The intention of this page is to create an interactive forum for foster http://fostercare.org/FPHP/

37. Presidio, Inc. -  Foster Parent Information A Colorado nonprofit child placement agency offering foster parenting experinces. Applicant information available. http://www.presidioinc.com/applicant.htm

Foster Parent Information Home Services News CP Corner ... About Foster Parent Information "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead "Is Foster Parenting Right for Me?" A discussion group for those thinking about becoming a foster parent. Monthly meetings are available in the Denver Metro area and in Greeley. For more information, call Mark Esquibel: 303-432-2298 ext.14 Is foster parenting right for you? Do you believe in helping children? Would you like the opportunity to enhance a child's self-esteem? Do you know how to be a Mother or Father? Can you make a commitment to a child? Are you consistent in your daily routine? Are you flexible? Benefits: Serve your community and Give Back! Reimbursement is 800.00 per month, per child Be part of a highly professional team! Grow personally and professionally! Practical training, supervision and 24 hour support provided. Add meaning to your life!

38. Legacy Families Nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for special-needs and abused children of all ages. Mission statement, program details, and general foster parenting information. http://www.legacy.av.org/

Introduction Mission Statement Foster Parenting Commonly Asked Questions about Foster Parenting ... Respite Care Provider Information A foster family agency for special-needs children. Serving Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Fernando Valley in Southern California Legacy Families 43260 Challenger Way, Lancaster California 93535 805-949-7878 - 805-949-2020 Fax Email: legacy@qnet.com Gene Gray, MA, M.F.C.C., Executive Director Cyndi Gray, BRE, R.N., Foster Parent Coordinator This Site Developed and Maintained by

39. Information On Foster Parenting In Georgia: How Do I Start? Information on foster parenting in Georgia. There is a critical shortage of approved foster homes. Check here for an overview of the approval process. http://mtmt.essortment.com/informationonf_rflm.htm

Information on foster parenting in Georgia: How do I start? Information on foster parenting in Georgia. There is a critical shortage of approved foster homes. Check here for an overview of the approval process. There is a critical shortage of foster parents in Georgia and most other states. Because children in foster care have often already been abused or neglected, foster parents require a great deal of training and preparation to be able to deal with these special, needy children with the least negative impact possible on their own families. In Georgia, persons interested in becoming foster parents begin by contacting their local Department of Family and Children Services, a branch of Georgia Department of Human Resources. Each county offers a free informational meeting, usually once a month, to give an overview of foster parenting. Often these meeting dates will appear in the local newspapers. Foster parents can be married or unmarried, live in apartments or homes, own or rent, and may or may not have birth children in the home. It is no longer an absolute requirement that one parent be home with the children, and child care benefits may be available for approved foster parents. Foster parents in Georgia are now paid $12.00 per day, per child, so foster parenting is not a money-making venture and, on the contrary, may be quite expensive. In addition to the per-diem rate, you may be reimbursed for some expenses, which will vary from county to county. Children in foster care are eligible for Medicaid, free lunches and breakfast at school, and some initial clothing allowance in most cases. Other items that may be reimbursed include school supplies and diapers. Most children in foster care receive assistance at Christmas as well.

40. Right On The Money | Becoming A Foster Parent Chris Farrell talks with experts who understand the legal, financial and emotional impact of foster parenting. http://www.rightonthemoney.org/shows/505_foster/

Budgeting Cars Debt Education ... Work-Related Finances A primer on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of being a foster parent Mike Adams, left, plays basketball with his son James. Mike and his wife Dee are considering adding foster children to their family. The nation's foster care system is a mess. Government social workers are overworked and underpaid. Kids are shuffled from home to home. Without support, once hopeful foster parents are becoming discouraged. Caring parents are just what the system needs. If you're exploring whether being a foster parent is right for you, check out what our experts have to say: Adopting a Child The Adoption Process Finding Childcare Solutions Parenting on One Income (II) What does it take to become a foster parent? Once you've decided to add another child to your family, contact your state's foster care agency for an application. The agency will then do a criminal background check and a home study to get to know your family. After that, applicants will go through training, though the amount of training varies state to state.

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