1. Foster Parenting - Associated Content - Associatedcontent.com There are many children that do not have permanent homes for various reasons. Foster parenting is a way to help these children live in a productive loving family. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/47137/foster_parenting.html

AC.base_www = '/'; AC.base_adm = 'https://publish.associatedcontent.com/'; AC.base_img = 'http://i.acdn.us/'; AC.base_siteimg = 'http://i.acdn.us/siteimg/'; Associated Content Home Lifestyle Home Lifestyle ... Parenting Foster Parenting Adjust font-size: Published August 01, 2006 by: View Profile Follow Add to Favorites More: ... Good Parenting Saving One Life at a Time There are many children that do not have permanent homes for various reasons. Foster parenting is a way to help these children live in a productive loving family. Foster care is a system that helps protect children from abuse, neglect, and abandonment when the natural parents are unable to fulfill their parental duties. Foster parenting involves patience and love. Many times the children that pass through their doors come from abusive homes. It may take the child several weeks to adjust to the new living arrangement. During this time you may expect for the child to be feeling confused, rebellious, and uneasy about being around strangers. During the transition, foster parents will play a key role by providing a safe and trusting environment. There are some requirements that need to be met before foster parenting can begin. These prerequisites vary from state to state but have similarities. You must be at least age 21, have a stable home life, complete certain applications, complete background checks, have personal references, and have a home inspection. Some states will make you complete a training course.

2. Youth & Family : Foster Parenting Foster Care in Chico, CA. and Anderson, CA. with programs in Shelter Care, Transitional Housing, Group Care, Independent Living Programs of Butte County. Help our children by http://www.youthandfamily.info/foster_parenting/

Foster Care Group Care Butte ILP Shasta ILP ... Family Center Foster Parenting Certification Process About Us Administration Staff Contacts ... Shasta ILP Bulletin Northern California Chico Office 2577 California Park Drive Chico, CA 95928 530-893-1614 / phone 530-893-5026 / fax 530-893-2316 / voice mail 1-888-893-8933 / tollfree general@youthandfamily.info 8:30AM-5PM / MON-FRI Anderson Office 2877 Childress Drive Anderson, CA 96007 530-365-9197 / phone 530-365-9268 / fax 530-365-9260 / voice mail 1-888-893-9197 / tollfree anderson@youthandfamily.info 8:30AM-5PM / MON-THU 8:30AM-4PM / FRI Staff Webmail Staff Blog FTM Calendar Foster Parenting Foster parenting a child in need is a vital link in stopping child abuse. It is an important and rewarding contribution. As foster parents, you have the opportunity to show a foster child how your family works and plays, share your family values and traditions, and fully accept a child into your home. There are approximately 98,000 children in Foster Care in California; the average age is 8.5 years old. These children, who are unable to remain with their birth families until problems are resolved, need kindness, nurturing and guidance.

3. HRC | Foster Parenting Over 500,000 children are in foster care in the U.S. Learn about your rights as a prospective foster parent. http://www.hrc.org/issues/parenting/foster_parenting.asp

WORKING FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER EQUAL RIGHTS Main Navigation About Us Who We Are What We Do HRC Foundation ... Donate You are here Home Issues Parenting Foster Parenting Get Involved Take Action Volunteer Attend an Event Help/Feedback Text Size Foster parenting Foster Parenting Navigation Aging Coming Out Hate Crimes Health ... Workplace Sign Up for email alerts Your Email: E-mail Navigation Introduction Articles News Laws ... FAQ Introduction More than half a million children are currently in foster care in the U.S. This means they have been temporarily placemed with families outside of their own home due to child abuse or neglect. Their homes have been broken by death, divorce, drugs, alcohol, physical or sexual abuse, illness or financial hardship. Of these children in foster care, over 14,000 are currently living with lesbian or gay foster parents. The goal of foster parenting is to provide a safe, stable, nurturing environment. Foster parenting requires courage, empathy, patience and tenacity as well as love. read more Articles Love To Share Two Foster/Adoptive Parents Talk About Opening Their Homes and Hearts Missouri Judge Sides with Child Welfare Experts, Granting Lesbian Couple Foster Parents’ License

4. Foster Parenting The work and stress of being foster parents can hurt your marriage and family. Take time to fully explore the pros and cons of sharing yourselves in this way. http://marriage.about.com/od/fosterparenting/Foster_Parenting.htm

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5. Foster Parenting - Fostering, Care, Parents, Kids, Homes, Information, Agencies, Information for foster parents and those considering foster parenting. http://www.fosterparenting.com/

November is National Adoption Awareness Month! Find new ways to celebrate on our National Adoption Month Calendar featuring daily activities. See all Categories See all Categories Adopting International Pregnancy ... Adoption.com Foster Foster Articles Foster Forums Foster Blogs Foster News ... Find a Professional document.getElementById('ncCategory_nojs').style.display='none'; document.getElementById('ncCategory').style.display='block'; Home Where Do I Start? Becoming a Foster Parent Options ... Share Your Story advertisement Foster Blogs Adopting a Sibling Adoptive Parenting Christian Adoption ... Parenting Children with Special Needs Foster Parenting e-mail Currently 4.2/5 Stars. You may use the stars on the left to rate and leave feedback for the current article. No registration is required. Waiting for 5 votes of 5 stars ( votes) Please fill out the following optional information before submitting your rating: E-mail: Comment: Foster care is a program, run by your state, which allows stand-in parents, referred to as foster parents, to care for minor children who have been removed from their biological home. There are a number of reasons why children might be removed from their biological home, including abuse and neglect. Often, parents who have had their children removed from their home are given a plan to follow, which will result in their regaining custody of their children, upon successful completion. advertisement in Texas Want to adopt?

6. The National Voice Of Foster Parents A non-profit agency striving to support foster parents and to be a strong voice on behalf of all children. http://nfpainc.org/

NFPA The National Voice of Foster Parents About NFPA Mission Statement Board of Directors Bylaws ... State Organizations Search: Home NFPA in Action Affiliate Support and Development Foster Family Resource Center ... Region 10 - AK, ID, OR, WA Follow us on Facebook! Combined Federal Campaign Gets Underway Are you a federal employee or do you know someone who is? Ask them to support the NFPA by designating their contribution to the NFPA by entering CFC agency # 11817 on their designation form during their campaign. Campaigns begin soon all across America and overseas so tell your friends to designate the NFPA!! Address Changes for NFPA The National Foster Parent Association has closed it's Tacoma, Washington office as part of its operational transition to a more cost effective and efficient form of support and governance. The complete transition will take place over the next several months and will be supported by a more active Board of Directors and staff. Please click here for a list of addresses for specific correspondence. Foster Youth Internship Program The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is now accepting applications for its 2011 Foster Youth Internship Program. The program will run May 31-July 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The application deadline is January 7, 2011. This is a paid internship program; a travel stipend and housing are also provided.

7. Foster Parenting - ClermontForKids.org Foster Parenting. Foster parents are considered part of a professional team, along with Clermont County Children’s Services staff, who work together for the benefit of children. http://www.clermontforkids.org/FosterParent.aspx

Home Adoptive Parenting Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent Community Partners ... Waiting Children Foster Parenting Foster care, by definition, is temporary care provided to children. Children are removed from their homes when they are abused, neglected or dependent and their parents are unable to care for them safely. If a relative is not available or identified, children are placed on a temporary basis with foster parents in the least restrictive placement possible; typically in their own community. Foster parents are asked, when appropriate, to work with biological families to assist with reunification. When reunification is not possible or in the best interest of the children, the agency secures an adoptive home. The foster family oftentimes then becomes the adoptive family. The Need Foster parents care for children of all ages, but there is a particular need for foster parents to care for: Newborns and toddlers Sibling groups (brothers and sisters who should remain together) Teenagers (age 12+) Are you called to be a foster parent? Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding investments a family can make. Your family interests and hobbies coupled with the training you receive will well equip you for the task at hand. Children grow best in families. As a foster parent, you can help a child reach his or her full potential.

8. Welcome To The: CANADIAN FOSTER PARENT HOME PAGE A resource guide for foster parents to access information and to network with other caregivers around the world. Find links to chat with other caregivers and become a member of a fostercare listserv. http://home.ica.net/~sharyn/

Welcome to the Canadian Foster Parent Home Page. This site is dedicated to Foster Parents all over the world. Our common goal has become a global interest. We need to work together for the children in our care. We want this site to be a resource and support system for foster parents. Use this site as your guide to access information and to network with other caregivers around the world. The internet has given us the opportunity to network in ways we never have before. Through our links we invite you to chat with other caregivers and become a (free) member of a fostercare listserv which will allow you to send email and to receive email from other foster parents. Todays technology is exciting, by taking advantage of it we can begin to unite in a unique way. Please feel free to email us with related links also your suggestions and comments are welcomed. This page has been designed for you. Caregiver Recording Information System (C.R.I.S) Foster Parent Society Of Ontario FPC Email Listserv Live Foster Care Chat Please feel free to contact us at: sharyn.lewis@rogers.com

9. How Do I Become A Foster Parent? | AdoptUsKids What is the difference between foster care and adoption? Foster care is a temporary arrangement for a child who cannot live safely with her birth family. http://www.adoptuskids.org/resourceCenter/aboutFosterCare.aspx

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Home World News Latest Articles Escape Hatch ... Endless Buzz Foster Parenting Read on for more information about foster parenting… Foster care is defined as a system where a certified parent cared for minor children or young people who have been removed from their birth parent or other custodial adults by state authority. The responsibility is assumed by a governmental authority and they help find placement with another family. The foster placements are monitored until the birth family can provide adequate care or the rights of the birth parents are terminated and the child is adopted. A foster parent receives financial reimbursement from the placement agency for each child while the child resides at their house to meet the costs of the child’s needs. The amount of the financial assistance usually varies from state to state and in some cases even city to city. Foster Parenting – The History I was surprised to read that the earliest documentation of children being placed in foster homes is found in the Old Testament. There are references that established caring for young dependent children as a duty under law and records show that children were boarded with ‘worthy widows’ who were paid by the collections obtained from congregation. The English Poor Law led to the development and the regulation of family foster care in the United States in 1562. The law allowed placing the poor children into foster care till they came of age into indentured service. Long after Charles Loring Brace began the free foster home movement in 1853. He was a minister and director of the New York Children’s Aid Society and was concerned about the large number of immigrant children who slept on the streets of New York. He advertised a plan in the South and West for families that were willing to provide free homes to the children for charitable reasons or whatever work they could obtain from the children. This daring and creative action of Brace became the foundation for the foster care movement as it exists today.

11. Adoption.About.com - Learn About Baby Adoption, International Adoption, Adoption If you are just starting out in your quest to become a foster parent, there are some available links to nationwide fostering agencies. http://adoption.about.com/cs/adoptstart/

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12. Foster Parenting, Care, Adoption. Information, Resources, Help - Agency, Blessin Foster care homes are important for children who need a safe place to live. These homes are only provided temporarily and usually in an urgent situation. http://www.fosterparenting.net/

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13. Lucas County, OH - Official Website - Foster Parenting Foster Parenting (from Adopt.com) Foster Parent Network Foster Care Adoptive Community How Do I Become a Foster Parent? (Adopt US Kids) National Foster Parent Association http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/index.aspx?NID=1724

14. Foster Parenting Foster Parenting Resource Guide Foster care is basically a system set up by the government that puts minor children in the care of a neutral party, when their own family http://foster-parenting.com/

Navigation Home Browse Articles Submit an article Contact Us Categories Foster Parenting Topics What types of Children get into Foster Care Saying good bye How to become a foster parent How to adopt a foster child ... Difference between adoption and foster parenting Foster care Foster care is basically a system set up by the government that puts minor children in the care of a neutral party, when their own family cannot take care of them. There is voluntary and involuntary foster care. The voluntary foster care is when a parent cannot take care of their child either willingly or unwillingly. Involuntary foster care can be exercised when a child is taken from their home and away from their parents for their own sense of safety. To become a foster parent, there are restrictions and requirements that you will have to ask the state you live in for more information if you are interested in becoming a foster parent. The reasons for why a child is placed into foster care will vary and the reason they are placed there cannot determine whether or not you as a foster family will accept the child into your home. Foster care is a temporary living situation in which the child stays with the foster family until a better-suited situation arises. The foster care is intended to be a temporary solution, but these days, the temporary turns into not so temporary. There are instances where the foster family has come to adopt the foster child because they have formed a familiar bond and sometimes it works out best for the child and the foster parent.

15. Foster Parenting - Ask.com Top questions and answers about FosterParenting. Find 3008 questions and answers about Foster-Parenting at Ask.com Read more. http://www.ask.com/questions-about/Foster-Parenting

16. Colo State Foster Parent Assoc Resource for training and education for foster parents, child welfare legislation, and links to other resources in Colorado. http://www.csfpa.org/

17. Becoming A Foster Parent - Care, Children, Foster, One, Parental, Parents, Peopl About Foster Parenting. There are two very unfortunate misperceptions about foster parenting One is that it is somehow inferior to adoption, and the other is that there is only one http://www.fosterparenting.com/foster-care/foster-parenting.html

November is National Adoption Awareness Month! Find new ways to celebrate on our National Adoption Month Calendar featuring daily activities. See all Categories See all Categories Adopting International Pregnancy ... Foster Current Page Foster Articles Foster Forums Foster Blogs Foster News ... Find a Professional document.getElementById('ncCategory_nojs').style.display='none'; document.getElementById('ncCategory').style.display='block'; Home Becoming a Foster Parent What is Foster Care Who Are Foster Parents? ... Foster Care Glossary advertisement - Select One - Learn More Looking to Adopt? Pregnant? Waiting Families Click here to Adopt Now! Foster Blogs Adopting a Sibling ... Parenting Children with Special Needs Becoming a Foster Parent e-mail Currently 4.8/5 Stars. You may use the stars on the left to rate and leave feedback for the current article. No registration is required. Waiting for 5 votes of 5 stars ( votes) Please fill out the following optional information before submitting your rating: E-mail: Comment: About Foster Parenting There are two very unfortunate misperceptions about foster parenting: One is that it is somehow inferior to adoption, and the other is that there is only one kind of meaningful foster care: long-term.

18. Foster Parenting Indianapolis And Surrounding Counties Adult & Child Center - Foster parents provide consistent nurturing care for children placed out of their home due to abuse and/or neglect. http://indyfostercare.org/foster-parenting.php

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19. ASSOCIATIONS The Foster Parent Community offers this list of contact names, addresses and phone numbers for state foster parent associations nationwide. http://www.fosterparents.com/states3/

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20. Become A Foster Parent Foster parenting is filled with challenges and opportunities. It can be challenging to parent children with difficult histories. Becoming a foster parent is an opportunity to http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/be_FosterIntro.asp

Resolve Concerns Site Map Send Site Feedback DSHS Home ... Contracted Providers DSHS Links Search Contact Us Privacy SERVICES Services Intro Adoption Foster Parenting Domestic Violence ... Foster Parent Become a Foster Parent Take our questionnaire about becoming a foster care provider. Foster parenting is filled with challenges and opportunities. It can be challenging to parent children with difficult histories. Becoming a foster parent is an opportunity to care for children who benefit greatly from your love and support. Foster parents change lives one child at a time. They believe in investing in the future of our children. Please consider making this very important investment. Whether you are married or single, live in an apartment or a house, have a stay at home partner or not, you can be a foster parent. The state provides financial reimbursement for the cost of caring for foster children. Words from Governor Gregoire Children need role models. This is especially true of children who come into foster care in Washington. As a parent, I know that kids need caring adults who can give them a safe and secure home that will shelter them from the trauma and distress of their young lives. You can provide such a home. You can become a foster parent. Like thousands of others in this state who have stepped forward to help care for our most vulnerable, you can change a child's life.

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