81. Foster Care Agency - Find Local Foster Care Agencies By State. Fostering A Child Contains a large amount of information for foster parents and those who work with foster children. http://www.fostercareagency.org/

123 adoption foster foster care agency español adopt a child international adoption pregnancy place ... state adoptions Hoping to Adopt other adoption profiles add your profile A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC Foster forums chat lists library ... stories Other 123 Adoption Family Other Resources Foster Care Agency – fostercareagency.org – A foster care agency is one that arranges the placement of children in certified, licensed foster care home. Traditionally, foster care agencies were exclusivley part of each state's children and families services; however, as the numbers of children in the U.S. foster care system have grown and as the need for specialized services for children has increased, private agencies have been established. A private foster care agency operates in much the same way as the state agency: it oversees licensing and ongoing education for foster parents, additional training required for treatment or therapeutic care, and oversees the placement of children in these foster homes. The private foster care agency enters into a contract with the state or county and is responsible to them for the placement and care of its clients (children). Most private foster care agencies provide the extra levels of treatment or therapeutic care for children with challenging medical, emotional, or behavioral issues. For more information about becoming a foster parent, and to locate information about a private foster care agency in your area, contact your

82. Pennsylvania S State Foster Parent Association A statewide association addressing the needs and concerns of foster parents, foster children and child placement agencies in Pennsylvania. http://www.psfpa.com/

83. NFPA: Index The National foster Parent Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit, To bring together foster parents, agency representatives and community people who wish to http://www.kidsource.com/NFPA/

National Foster Parent Association P.O. BOX 81 Alpha, Ohio, 45301-0081 Phone: (800) 557-5238 advertisement Articles and Information Social Security Disability Insurance Learning Strengths in the Midst of Learning Disabilities So You Want to Be a Foster Parent? Rate Your Child's Safety ... Be ALERT Safety Tips for Parents About the NFPA: The National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 1972, with tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. The purpose of NFPA is: To bring together foster parents, agency representatives and community people who wish to work together to improve the foster care system and enhance the lives of all children and families. To promote mutual coordination, cooperation and communication among foster parents, Foster Parent Associations, child care agencies and other child advocates. To encourage the recruitment and reting Membership is for 12 months from the date of enrollment...dues are TAX DEDUCTABLE. Members will receive quarterly issues of the National Advocate. Discounted conference rates and NFPA resources on request. NFPA Contact Information National Foster Parent Association, Inc.

84. Foster Parent Community http://www.westworld.com/~barbara/

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85. Foster Parents Considering Adoption: A Factsheet For Families This factsheet is written for foster parents who are considering adopting one or National adoption and foster care statistics show that foster parent http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/f_fospar.cfm

Skip ACF navigation and go to main website navigation ACF Questions? ACF Privacy ACF Site Index ... Search ACF Search Clearinghouse Advanced Search Search Tips A-Z Index Site Index ... Related Organizations/ Resource Lists For more information on children waiting for families in the U.S. foster care system, see AdoptUsKids For information on child abuse and neglect, see National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information You are here: Home General Resources Clearinghouse Publications Search Foster Parents Considering Adoption: A Factsheet for Families Author(s): National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information Year Published: Rate this Publication Average Rating: 5.00 (out of 5), 1 Raters Printable Version PDF (6 pgs, 195 KB) Email This This factsheet is written for foster parents who are considering adopting one or more of the children in their care. While this factsheet does not address the specifics of how to adopt, it provides information on the differences between foster care and adoption, and it explores some of the things for foster parents to consider when making the decision about whether to adopt a child in their care. Specifically, the following topics are addressed:

86. Foster Care Adoption - For Prospective Parents foster Parents Considering Adoption A Factsheet for Families Additional topics discussed include trends in foster parent adoption, benefits of foster http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/parents/prospective/adopttype/fostercare.cfm

Skip ACF navigation and go to main website navigation ACF Questions? ACF Privacy ACF Site Index ... Search ACF Search Clearinghouse Advanced Search Search Tips A-Z Index Site Index ... Post-Adoption Information For more information on children waiting for families in the U.S. foster care system, see AdoptUsKids For information on child abuse and neglect, see National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information You are here: Home For Prospective and Adoptive Parents For Prospective Parents Types of Adoption ... Domestic Foster Care Adoption Resources on the adoption of children from the U.S. foster care system, or public child welfare system. Includes information on adopting children with special needs and resources on permanency planning. The information on this page is arranged into the following categories: Understanding the Process Understanding Children Waiting for Families Understanding the Legal Issues Help for Foster/Adoptive Families Understanding the Process Back to Top A Child is Waiting: A Beginner's Guide to Adoption (PDF 1156 KB) This National Adoption Center guide offers basic information and resources to prospective adoptive parents considering adopting a child from foster care.

87. Foster Care Information on the Children s foster Care program, becoming a foster Parent, and Interstate Cooperation. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/1,1607,7-124-5452_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!

88. Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services Becoming a foster Parent or Adoptive Parent Anyone who desires to become a foster or adoptive parent can call 800572-2390. Your interest will result in a http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/foster/index.shtml

Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor DCFS Links Home Child Protection Foster Care Adoption ... Illinois Home Search DCFS Help Illinois Tips Chicago Headquarters 100 West Randolph Street 6-200 Chicago IL TTD 312.814.8783 Springfield Headquarters 406 East Monroe Springfield IL TTD 217.785.6605 Child Abuse Hotline 800-25-ABUSE Missing Child Helpline Advocacy Office Day Care Information Foster Parent Hotline 800-624-KIDS Adoption Hotline Inspector General Youth Hotline Illinois Putative Father Registry National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Illinois Amber Alert Foster Care Foster care is the temporary placement by the Department of children outside their homes due to abuse, neglect or dependency. Placing a child in substitute care - a foster family home, group home or institution - is not intended as a permanent living arrangement but to protect the child with the ultimate goal of returning the child home. Substitute care placements are selected to provide secure, nurturing and homelike settings for children. When it is not possible to return a child home safely, the Department seeks a new goal of adoption.

89. Foster Care foster parents come from all walks of life, and Wisconsin needs families with different To become a foster parent, you must be 21 years of age or older, http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/children/foster/

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Adoption ... Child Welfare Complaint Procedure Foster Care Every day, foster families in Wisconsin make an incredible difference by providing safe and caring homes for children in the foster care system. Family foster care and treatment foster care are designed to be temporary placements for children when their parents cannot care for them. Over 5,100 foster homes across the state care for almost 8,000 foster children every year. There is an ongoing need for foster parents, especially those who can care for sibling groups, teenagers and children with disabilities. Foster parents come from all walks of life, and Wisconsin needs families with different abilities and strengths to care for the variety of children who enter the foster care system. Foster parents are single and married, own their own homes and rent apartments, work in and outside of their homes. Many foster families already have children, but some are caring for children for the first time. There is not a minimum income requirement for foster parents as long as you can take care of your family’s expenses. Most importantly, foster families need to provide safe and caring homes for children. To become a foster parent, you must be 21 years of age or older, and a responsible adult. During the application process, a social worker will ask you about your family, your experience raising or working with children, past relationships, any criminal background or law violations and other background information. Complete foster home licensing requirements are listed in Ch.

90. SocialLearning.com, Foster Parent College Welcome to foster Parent College, online training for foster, adoptive, kinship, To learn more about how foster Parent College works, click here http://www.sociallearning.com/fpc/index.jsp

91. SocialLearning.com Dr. Fahlberg interviews a number of foster parents and teens, as well as adults foster Parent College. Online training for foster and adoptive parents. http://www.sociallearning.com/

Tell a Friend Send a Comment advanced SEARCH Independent Living ... Safe Environment for Foster Children Video Series/ 3 Most foster parents are caring and nurturing parents to foster children. However, any experienced foster parent knows that good intentions and a kind heart are not enough. Foster children need a special environment to successfully transition to a functional and healthy lifestyle. This concept calls for foster parents to understand the source of their foster children's attitudes, and not blame the children for some of their beliefs and behaviors. Then parents can create an environment where children feel protected and able to demonstrate their feelings in an appropriate manner. Through dramatic vignettes, instruction from nationally-recognized experts, interviews, and support group discussions, this popular video series explains background issues about abuse, how it affects children and family members, and offers effective strategies for setting up and maintaining a safe home environment. The three-part series includes: Managing Sexual Acting Out Behavior, Understanding and Dealing with Anger, and A Time and Place for Healing. ... learn more The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons from Falling Behind in School and Life In this fascinating and practical book, Michael Gurian – the author of the best-selling The Wonder of Boys – and Kathy Stevens show parents and teachers how to help our boys overcome their current classroom obstacles and failures. They offer clear-cut step-by-step guidance to help boys fulfill their unique natural gifts, expand every bit of their potential, and ultimately succeed in life.

92. BCFFPA - BC Federation Of Foster Parent Associations The BC Federation of foster Parent Associations (BCFFPA), the Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC), and the Federation of Aboriginal foster Parents http://www.bcfosterparents.ca/

Wednesday, 21-Sep-2005 12:18:21 PDT BCFFPA INFO Home Page Who We Are Mission/Vision/Belief Objectives ... Contact Us FOSTER PARENTING Becoming A Foster Parent Insurance Rider MCFD Discussion Papers Web Links ... Tax Information MEMBERSHIP Benefits Application Form Discounts New Perk! ... 2006 Membership Drive PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Camps for Kids Criteria Camps for Kids Forms Poster Contest EDUCATIONAL FUNDING Check HERE for information about educational funding and bursaries. Wonderful World of Magic A fundraising initiative by ATS on behalf of the BCFFPA When: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Where: Italian Cultural Centre Times: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $10.00 Each Hope you can join us! Both residential and commercial contacts will be called. For more information please call ATS at 604-533-4619 NEW INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING INSURANCE Youth Justice Homes Contracting with Agencies Please call the Federation office at 1-800-663-9999 for more information. NEW METHOD OF DELIVERY FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2005

93. Foster & Kinship Care Education Provides training, support, licensing and independent living skills classes for foster parents and others caring for children in outof-home placements. http://www.fkce.net/

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94. About Foster Care foster parents play an important role providing a temporary place a child foster parents also ensure that a child s mental, emotional and physical needs http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/fostercare/page.cfm?pg=index

95. Family Services Foster Care foster Care. Frequently Asked Questions Related Resources www.fostercare.org foster Parents Care Child Advocates Resource Exchange http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/service/dfs/ChildrenYouth/FosterCare.shtm

96. Become A Foster Parent Information on foster care, adoption, adoption and foster care events and child welfare services in NYC. http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/adopt/foster/foster.html

Sign up for the Adoption and Foster Care Email Newsletter To the McWhorters foster parenting is a life-long commitment to help one child at a time. Read their story and others. more Interested in becoming a foster parent, but not sure what it takes? more You can make a difference to a family in crisis. Provide a temporary home for a child who desperately needs a safe, stable environment. more Find out more about these two ways of parenting. more Find out what's happening and sign up now. more Already a foster parent? Meet with others in your local community to share experiences and get support. more

97. Questions About Foster Care Here are some common questions and answers about becoming a foster parent. http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/adopt/foster/questions.html

What are the children in foster care like? Children in foster care are like all other children in many ways. There are boys and girls, single children and siblings. They range in age from infants to teenagers. Children in foster care come from varied backgrounds and different family situations, but all are in foster care because, for some reason, their parents are unable to care for them. How long will the children stay in foster care? Foster care is a temporary situation. Most children eventually return home to their birth parents. When the children are not able to reunite with their birth parents, adoption by the foster family or another family is the goal. What is foster parenting? Foster parenting provides a safe, loving, and nurturing temporary home for children in foster care. As a foster parent, you will become a member of a team that is working to assure the well being of the child. The team consists of the child, the child's family, the agency caseworker, the foster family, and the Family Court. What does it take to become a foster parent?

98. Adoption And Foster Care Children in foster care may live with unrelated foster parents, Federal resource foster Parent Adoption What Parents Should Know This fact sheet will http://www.4woman.gov/Pregnancy/adoption.cfm

Skip navigation Adoption Foster Care Adoption If infertility is a problem for you, another option you might want to consider is adoption. Adopting a baby or child can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. There are so many babies, children, and adolescents in the United States and around the world who need a family. Some of these are healthy infants, and many are children with special needs, including physical, emotional, or mental disabilities. If you do adopt a child with special needs, there are both federal and state sources of financial assistance available to help support you with the cost of the child's care. With an open adoption, the birth mother, and possibly the birth father, know something about the adoptive parents. They might even meet and exchange names or addresses. In a closed adoption, the birth mother and adoptive parents do not meet each other or know each others' names. The laws of each state differ on whether after a period of time, the files of a closed adoption can be opened later to reveal this information. State laws also differ on whether adoptions can be handled by an adoption agency or independently (such as through a doctor, lawyer, counselor or independent organization). Most adoption agencies carefully screen and study the adoptive parents. You can learn more about adoption through the valuable resources at the end of this section.

99. North Carolina Foster Parents Association Join the North Carolina foster Parents Association April 1517, 2005 in Research Triangle The mission of the North Carolina foster Parent Association is http://www.ncfpa.org/

Join the North Carolina Foster Parents Association April 15-17, 2005 in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina for their 7th annual training conference titled Creating Happy Memories. This training conference was developed especially for foster, adoptive and kinship parents. You won’t want to miss it. Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me..." Matthew 25:35-36. Click to find out more ncfpa@uncg.edu The mission of the North Carolina Foster Parent Association is to promote quality foster and adoptive services through collaborative advocacy, education, resources, and networking. Created and Maintained by Linda Leigh Hargrove

100. Steps To Become A Foster/Adopt Parent You will need to attend an information meeting in your area where you can discuss the scope and requirements of being a foster or adoptive parent. http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/How_to_Start/steps.asp

DFPS Home Adoption And Foster Care How To Start Steps to Become a Foster/Adopt Parent previous page Information Meeting Preparation and Selection Training ... Family Home Study Fill out an Interest Form for Your Area Information Meeting You will need to attend an information meeting in your area where you can discuss the scope and requirements of being a foster or adoptive parent. You will get basic information and questions are welcome. Your local DFPS office will furnish you with this information if there are no informational meetings in your area. You do not need an appointment. Find free foster care and adoption information meetings in your Texas area or county Back to top Preparation and Selection If you can meet the basic requirements, you are invited to meet with DFPS staff to decide if fostering or adopting is right for your family. You will also be assessed by DFPS staff. This process furnishes you with information about DFPS and the children who come into the foster care system. Requirements for Foster/Adopt Families Training You will attend training (PRIDE) to learn more about the children available through DFPS and to assess your strengths in parenting children. The classes also boost your knowledge and confidence to meet the challenge of taking children into your home and to be sure you are ready to follow through on the commitment.

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