Surf these sites: Alabama Foster Parent Association -- A unified voice in serving, advocating, promoting, and encouraging foster parents through information, news, officers, training, and links. American Foster Care Resources -- Provides informational and educational resources for and about family foster care. Angels Foster Family Agency -- A non-profit San Diego agency dedicated to providing services and nurturing homes for foster infants and toddlers under the age of two. BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations -- The BCFFPA represents all Foster Parents who provide quality in-home foster care in British Columbia. The site provides an online newsletter, a discussion area along with other resources in the BC area. BFSS / FOCIS -- Foster Care Information Service and Bluewater Family Support Services is a differential treatment community built as a network of parent model foster family-based treatment homes. Located in both rural and urban areas in the southwest region of Ontario, Canada. Bristol Bay Foster Parenting -- BBNA Social Services contact information in Alaska. Bruce County Foster Parent Association -- Promoting a better awareness and understanding amongst the Foster Parents of Bruce County Ontario. Child Abuse and Foster Care -- "All About Emil" is all about foster parenting and all the fun things that go with it. Original articles and stories, jokes about lawyers and social workers, etc. Maintained by a social worker with expertise and humor. Colorado Child Placement Agency Network -- For those looking to become a foster parent(s) or find services for foster children from licensed private agencies her you will find listings for all of the current CPA''s in Colorado. Colorado State Foster Parent Association -- Resource for training and education for foster parents, child welfare legislation, and other links to other resources in Colorado. Connect For Kids -- Connect For Kids provides a number of parenting resources. Foster Care Parenting offers links to various fostering links with resources and services for foster parents. Family Resource Guide -- Resource guide includes information abount adoption and foster care of international, infant, domestic, special needs and older children; info on counseling, depression, abuse, elderly,volunteer opportunities Family Solutions Inc. -- This private non-profit agency is licensed by the state to certify foster parents in Southern California. There is information for group home programs for at risk youth, as well as available foster parent training and support. Foster Care Chat -- Talk City Chat - Register and log-in to chat with other foster parents. Foster Care Connection -- This site is designed to foster "connections" among new foster parents, experienced foster parents, prospective foster parents and those who work in the field. Foster Care Information -- This Lycos Community Guide provides definitions and various other information regarding foster care. Foster Care Research -- Inquiries and information on foster care, foster care in The Netherlands, research in general on foster care, the presented research projects, (national and international) literature, cooperation on different field-projects can be given on request. Foster Care Software -- FosterCare PRO ''99 software is designed to help you keep a complete, and accurate "daily journal" of your foster care home activities, as well as children(s) medical, educational and other vital placement information. Foster Family-Based Treatment Association (FFTA) -- Supporting and promoting their mission based on providing excellence in treatment services through the power of family living and enhancing the lives of children within families through strengthening family-based organizations. Foster Parent Community -- Excellent articles, forum, and links on foster parenting. Barbara Leiner has even opened the doors to online discussions that are excellent for a foster parent training resource. Foster Parent Internet Mailing List -- A list available through the Foster Parent Community website. Share stories and find support with other foster and adoptive parents. Foster Parenting -- One womans personal story about becoming a foster parent. Suggestions and tips on how to get started as well as various links. Foster Parenting -- Parent Soup Message Board Foster Parenting - Getting Started -- If you are just starting out in your quest to become a foster parent, there are some available links to states nationwide to fostering agencies. Foster Parenting Heartnet -- This Life book format to use with your foster or adoptive child is very resourceful. There are also forms available for accurate record keeping. Foster Parenting Stories -- A site is designed by a Therapeutic Foster Parent proud to share the stories of Foster Parents around the world who care and are so invested in helping prepare foster children for the real world. There is also information on how to become a foster parent as well as other resources. Foster Parents CARE -- Dedicated to promoting the safety, enrichment and success of all children worldwide. Foster children and adoptive children have a special place in our hearts and our goal is to provide as much information and assistance as possible to help children and their guardians locate the resources they need to ensure every child''s success. Foster Parents News -- Information for foster parents, difficult behavior problems, articles, application questions, forms, links, helps, manual, regulations, connect with other foster parents - Ken & Chris Nolan, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Foster Parents Plan of Canada -- A child-focused development organization with no religious, political or government affiliations, benefitting children, and their families and communities in the developing world. Foster-L Internet Mailing List -- A list that is a resource for foster and/or adoptive parents to share information and offer support. FosterLove -- A strong foster-adoptive parent community, featuring parenting advice, links and discussion areas. With information on agency, daycare, counseling and school issues. GPS For Foster and Adoptive Parents -- Group Preparation and Selection (GPS) Web Site is for individuals to learn about the GPS Process and what it means to be a foster or adoptive parent for a child in Alabama. Gayparenting Magazine - Foster and Adoption Resources -- Resource for lesbians and gay men who are, or wish to be parents. Giarretto Institute Foster Family Agency -- Find information here on become a licensed foster parent in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties. Homeward Society Foster Family Agency -- Our goal is to provide individualized community based services to abused, abandoned and neglected children and families in an attempt to strengthen the family unit, emancipate young adults and provide quality foster care. House of New Hope -- Based upon Judeo-Christian values and an Ecological Systems treatment approach, they provide culturally competent Traditional and Therapeutic Foster Care, and Mental Health services to children from birth to 21 years of age. Located in Ohio, this agency is dedicated to the care and treatment of children and their families. Inner Circle Foster Family Agency -- Provides community based services to abused and abandoned children and families to strengthen the family unit, emancipate prepared, productive young adults and provide specialized, quality foster care. Located in Melbourne, Australia. Join Hands.com - Foster Care -- Endeavoring to provide insight to the ''system abuse''. Foster care information and changes needed to protect our children and families from government agencies operating under an umbrella of rhetoric of ''child protection''. Kuddle Kids Korner - The Family Place for Loving and Learning -- Find information and resources on attachment and bonding, parenting foster, adoptive and biological children. Larimer County Foster Parent Association (LCFPA) -- The online information source for the Larimer County, Colorado, Foster Parent Association. Providing information for Larimer County Foster Parents as well as other foster parent links. Lifting the Veil: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice -- A comprehensive look at the Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Juvenile Justice systems. Testimony, studies, and reform efforts are examined. NICHCY: Parenting A Child With Special Needs - Resources -- Provides a starting point for families in their search for information and resources to professionals who work with families who have a child with a disability. National Foster Parent Association -- The NFPA is a national source of information regarding foster parenting, families, children and youth. National, state, and local resources for training, education, advocacy, and networking are made available through NFPA as part of their mission of strengthening foster families. National Parent Information Network -- Article titled: Foster Parenting: Reaching out to Displaced Children PATH -- Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH) is a private, nonprofit organization (Southern Minnesota, Northern Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin) providing culturally sensitive services to children and families in need of treatment foster care, adoption and other family services. Parent Consultation Services -- Parent and foster parent training to deal with todays issues. Ideas and resources to help deal with teen problems Presidio, Inc. -- A Colorado non-profit child placament agency that provides therapeutic foster care placement and out client services to children youth and families in Colorado and surrounding states. Staying with Grandma -- The challenges faced by relative caregivers; grandparents caring for foster children. Published by Action Alliance for Children. Survivors of the System: Foster Children United -- A website for current and former foster children. Texas State Foster Parents -- Dedicated to the children of Texas and to the foster parents who care for them. The Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, Inc. -- A non profit organization that is committed to strengthening Foster and Adoptive Families through support, training and advocacy with the aim of nurturing child safety, well being and stability in partnership with child welfare professionals and the entire community. The Foster Family Web -- Uniqueness and special circumstances that surround foster homes, parents and children are of wonder to all. Whether you are a foster parent, a foster child, a social worker, living in a children''s shelter, or just an interested surfer, you are welcome to share in the participation, comments, stories and other aspects of this site. The Foster Parent Corner -- Come visit our support forum, share your kid''s work of art and tell us a story of success and humor about your foster children and family. The Foster/Adopt Experience -- Suite101.com - A description of the process involved in being a foster and/or adoptive parent. There is No Such Thing as Too Attached -- Suite101.com - A personal essay about the attachments formed as a foster parent.
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