61. Adams County - - There are many children in our community who need safe, nurturing families who will host and support them as a foster family or provide a permanent home through adoption. http://www.co.adams.co.us/index.cfm?d=standard&b=1&c=16&s=209&p=

62. Lifting The Veil Information about the Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Juvenile Justice systems. Testimony, studies, and reform efforts are examined. http://www.liftingtheveil.org/

What's New at Lifting the Veil Updated October 23, 2010. A Critical Look at the Foster Care System How great is the need for foster care? How safe are the services provided? What are the trends for the future of these children? A Critical Look at the Child Welfare System Investigative techniques, assessment tools, caseworker turnover, reunification plans, falsification of records, caseworker training, and other issues are explored. SPECIAL REPORTS Efforts at Reform: 2010 - Where Are We Today? Added May 22, 2010. Little Angel Bird: Reflections on a Young Girl's Death in Alberta The untimely death of a 21-month-old girl in foster care in Alberta is examined amidst the backdrop of the globalization of the child protection industry. An analysis of the assimilation era, in which Native and Aboriginal peoples were scooped up over the course of decades - ostensibly to serve their best interests. The role of the Child Welfare League of America in promulgating the policies leading to the forced removal of Native children from their homes is examined in a global-historical context. Added June 15, 2010.

63. State Of New Jersey | Department Of Children And Families | Home Foster Care En Espa ol Foster Parents Wanted Right now, right here in New Jersey, there are children who need foster parents. Some of them are older and some have brothers and http://www.state.nj.us/njfosteradopt/foster/

@import url(/njfosteradopt/includes/styles/styles.css); /*IE and NN6x styles*/ NJ Home Services A to Z Departments/Agencies FAQs Search All of NJ This Site DCF Home Foster Care Be a Foster Parent Requirements ... Kinship Care Foster Care En Español Foster Parents Wanted: Right now, right here in New Jersey, there are children who need foster parents. Some of them are older and some have brothers and sisters. They have strengths and weaknesses, needs and worries, just like all kids do. What they need right now is a parent like you who can help meet their needs and take care of their problems. You Can Do This You can provide a home where a foster child can feel safe. You can offer guidance and understanding. you can help that child heal. You can give a foster child a loving family while his or her birth family mends. We hope to have you on our team. Be A Foster Parent As a foster parent, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have made a positive difference in the life of a child. Features Downloads: Recruitment Materials: English Spanish Homes for Siblings:   English/Spanish Homes for Teens:  English/Spanish Foster Care Tuition-Scholarship Program Contact Us Privacy Notice ... Accessibility Statement Department: Licensing Information Training Supports for Families Events ... Contact Us Statewide: NJ Home Services A to Z Departments/Agencies FAQs Department of Children and Families

64. 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. http://www.cafap.com/

65. Foster Parenting Foster parents play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children in their care. Many sections of the Child Welfare Information Gateway website http://www.childwelfare.gov/highlights/foster_parent/

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66. Pinebrook: November Is National Adoption Month Provides high-quality placement, prevention, and treatment services to children birth through 18, including outpatient mental health and drug and alcohol counseling, and special-needs and international adoption services. http://www.pinebrookservices.org/

Skip navigation PINEBROOK SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF CARING, LOVE AND COMPASSION ABOUT Our Story Our Mission Our Leadership ... Prospective Resource Parents November is National Adoption Month "Pinebrook helped us adopt our daughter seven years ago and it was a wonderful experience!" said a woman to a Pinebrook staff member at a community expo recently. "I can't imagine my life without her," an ecstatic mom told her adoption caseworker. During their journey through the adoption process, Mr. and Mrs. Davis had already fallen in love with their future daughter when they learned that she had a sister in need of a loving family too. The couple made the decision to adopt both children. The children are now living happily together with their forever family. Pinebrook Family Services has helped 31 International and 85 Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption and Permanency Netwook (SWAN) adoptive families to prepare for adoption; this year 24 children acheived permanency and were welcomed into their forever families. This included children with special needs through SWAN and in collaboration with other entities accredited by the Council on Accrediation (COA). 100% of the SWAN adoptions remained intact with no children experiencing disruption in their adoption.

67. DCS Foster Parenting Skip Navigation. Note This message is displayed if (1) your browser is not standardscompliant or (2) you have you disabled CSS. Read our Policies for more information. http://www.in.gov/dcs/2341.htm

IN.gov - Skip Navigation Note: CSS . Read our Policies for more information. IN.gov Home IN.gov DCS Advanced Search document.csesearchbox.action = "/dcs/3149.htm"; document.csesearchbox.target = ""; Governor Mitch Daniels About Indiana Public Safety Governor Mitch Daniels ... DCS Foster Parenting Click here to go to the Licensed Foster Parent Information Page Foster Care Overview: When children enter foster care the Department of Child Services considers the needs of children and their families and places children within their own cultural groups, neighborhoods and communities whenever possible. A family-focused, community-based approach to foster care helps children develop into healthy adults. Needs are identified through Case Planning , and/or Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM). The foster family plays an important role assisting the Family Case Manager and the birth family in identifying and meeting the needs of children and birth families. The majority of children placed in foster care are reunified with their parents. Some children cannot be reunified and need another permanency plan established. Permanency may occur when children are placed with members of their extended family in guardianship or adoption. Permanency may also occur when children become members of new families through adoption. Learn More About Foster Care: What is foster care?

68. NH Foster & Adoptive Parent Association - Proteus Small Business CMS Provides information pertaining to by-laws, area councils, training, clothing and furniture resources, legislative updates and a support forum. http://nhfapa.org/

Home About Us Introduction Board of Directors ... Contact Us PO BOX 3572 Concord, NH p. 603.717.5899 November Is National Adoption Month! Congratulations to the many New Hampshire families who have adopted over the past year! NH FAPA would like to take a moment to recognize and applaud these families! If you are interested in learning more about adoption, please contact New Hampshire DCYF at 603-271-4711 or 800-852-3345 ext 4711 or contact through the website at http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/adoption/contact.htm Recent News: Conway Adoption Event Thu, Nov 04 2010 at 06:10pm Please Join With the Conway Area Celebrating Adoption! See Flier Below!!! Related Downloadable Files: Conway_DO_adoption_event_11101288912251.doc Statewide Adoption Celebration!! Mon, Nov 01 2010 at 08:37pm You are invited to join the Statewide National Adoption Month Celebration!! Please click below for full invitation!! Related Downloadable Files: Adoption_Month_Celebration_20101288661871.pdf NH FAPA Conference Mon, Nov 01 2010 at 08:31pm Kay Jankowski, Dartmouth Medical School, will be delivering the keynote address, speaking on, "Creating a More Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System." Among others, morning and afternoon workshop topics include: Town Hall Meeting with Maggie Bishop, Relative Caregiver Workshop, Preparing Your Youth for the Future, and Structured Parenting. Throughout the day, there will be basket raffles for foster and adoptive parent appreciation, as well as end of the day raffles! Many informative vendors will be available throughout the day, as well as jewelry and other merchandise to purchase! Breakfast and lunch are included in this fabulous day!

69. British Columbia Federation Of Foster Parent Associations - BCFFPA BC Canada Represents foster parents who provide quality in-home foster care. Includes an online newsletter, the constitution and bylaws, membership benefits and an application. http://www.bcfosterparents.ca/

@import "styles.css"; Home About Us Membership Foster Parent Information ... Web Links the B.C. FEDERATION OF FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATIONS is a British Columbia Provincial Organization for Foster Parents, run by Foster Parents Bulletin The BCFFPA Office 207 - 22561 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K1 (Parking and Entrance around the back.) Phone Number: 604 466-7487 FAX Number: 604 466-7490 Toll Free (in BC) Foster Line: 1-800-663-9999 Email: office@bcfosterparents.ca Announcing the BCFFPA 2011 AGM (Updated 8 November 2010) The BCFFPA 2011 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Empress Hotel in Victoria BC on Saturday July 9th, to coincide with the International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO) 2011 World Conference July 10th through 15th, 2011 Here is the IFCO poster. Watch for further details. And just who is the IFCO? Click here to find out. Criminal Record Checks (NEW October 28, 2010) Changes have been made to the Criminal Record Checks for Care Providers effective October 1, 2010 . The NEW Criminal Record Check Policy and Procedures for Caregivers will take effect and will apply to all criminal record checks for caregivers. Click here to view.

70. Foster Parenting In Montgomery County What is foster parenting? Foster parents are people who choose to become the substitute families for children in need. Foster parenting is both a responsibility and an opportunity. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/hhs/childwelfare/foster.asp

Text Version Home Translate News ... Contact Us Department of Health and Human Services Programs HHS Services Adult Mental Health Aging and Disability Services - Disability Services - Senior Services Children, Youth and Family Services - Child Welfare Services - Maryland's Childrens Health Program - MC Conservation Corps Crisis, Income and Victim Services Public Health Services - African American Health Initiative - Hepatitis Awareness - Immunization Program - Under Age Drinking Home About HHS Directory of Services Locations ... Sitemap Department of Health and Human Services Foster Parenting in Montgomery County Visita Nuestro Web Site En Espanol What is foster parenting? Foster parents are people who choose to become the substitute families for children in need. Foster parenting is both a responsibility and an opportunity. It is one of the highest forms of community service. Foster children require more than "custodial" care. Foster parents provide food, clothing, and shelter, plus the love, stability, guidance, and discipline these children need until they are reunited with their families or are adopted. Foster parents give children their best efforts even though the child is with them only temporarily. Who are the children in need of foster parents?

71. Foster Parents Society Of Ontario Advocate for foster parents throughout the province. Newsletter, contests, links, and a chat room. http://www.fosterparentssociety.org/

ASGO Reading Corner Articles Suggested Reading FPSO Directors Manual (Mar 10) FPSO Best Practice Letter to Ministry ... Letter to Commission (Apr 2010) Ministry Policies Quick Reference to the OCBE Full Ministry OCBE Directive Presentations Ene Underwood (April 2010) Community Living (Nov 2009) OACAS re: SAFE (Nov 2009) Awards ... Writing Contest Online Training Safe Guarding Life Books Great Wolf Lodge Special Cineplex Movie Offer ... Friends First Social Group Newsletters Insurance Health Care Plan Health Care Registration FAQs Links Legal Fund About Us Directors Application Form Allegation Handbook ... FAQs Sponsors In Memoriam On June 22, 1973, the Foster Parents Association of Ontario was formed in Toronto at the Toronto CAS. The members were a group of Foster Parent Association's representatives who met under the direction of the OACAS. This was the beginning of the FPA's networking across Ontario. Initially, the FPAO had eleven (11) Regions whose representatives came from their foster parent associations or agencies. This continued until 1980, after which time funds generated, from conferences enabled the representatives to be reimbursed for expenses. In 1986 the regions were realigned and increased to 21, matching the OACAS's structure. Up Coming Events: To become the dedicated voice of foster families across Ontario: •establishing bylaws •obtaining charitable status •registering a logo •planning and providing relevant annual conferences

72. Humane Society Of South Mississippi - 2615 Hwy. 49, Gulfport, MS 39501 Foster Parenting. Meet Teddy, a foster care success story! Teddy recovered from terrible injuries after being hit by a car… with the help of HSSM vets, community partners http://hssm.org/foster/

Humane Society of South Mississippi Humane Society of South Mississippi Home Foster Parenting ... Shopping Sign up for HSSM e-tales Email: Archives: Select Month October 2010 August 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 May 2009 April 2009 January 2009 November 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 March 2008 February 2008 Lost a pet? - Call us first! Foster Parenting Foster Parenting For more information, please download our foster information and foster application forms!: Foster Parenting Application Foster Parenting Information Sheet Teddy just after surgery to repair a broken pelvis Teddy today, fully recovered! Interested in saving an animal like Teddy? No special expertise is required, just a little extra time, a little extra space, and a great big heart. Every animal you foster is a life saved! If you are interested in fostering, please contact the Foster Department today! Monday-Saturday from 10:00am to 4:30pm at : 228-863-3354 ext. 123 or ext. 113

73. Northeast Center For Youth And Families: NCYF Highlights foster parenting resources. http://www.ncyf.org/

Northeast Center for Youth and Families: NCYF Northeast Center for Youth and Families: NCYF Home About Become A Foster Parent ... Donate Tri-County Schools Residential Services Foster Care Family Support Services After School Program Expressive Arts Therapy Program CT Therapeutic Group Homes Every Child Deserves a Chance foster care and residential programs in-home therapy expressive arts therapy after school programming , and the Tri-County Schools for special-needs youth . Our mission is to provide kids with the stability, skills and support they need to successfully rejoin their families and communities. CFO Training Series: 10.26.10 session materials now available NCYF Presents CFO Training Series NCYF is a Platinum Sponsor of the Easthampton 225th Anniversary Celebration Quick Links SCHOOLS School Calendar SUPPORTERS Make a Donation JOB SEEKERS Job Openings GENERAL NCYF INFORMATION Location/Directions Request More Information List of Acronyms info@ncyf.org

74. Foster Care, Wisconsin Department Of Children And Families Foster Care. Every day foster families in Wisconsin make an incredible difference by providing safe and caring homes for children living in foster care. http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/children/foster/index.htm

Search DCF Website Tab Navigation Home About Us Family Resources Press Room ... Report Child Abuse Children Quick Links: Home Adoption Adoption Records Search Child Protective Services ... Contact Us Foster Care Every day foster families in Wisconsin make an incredible difference by providing safe and caring homes for children living in foster care. 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 each year. There is an ongoing need for foster parents, especially those who can care for sibling groups, teenagers and children with disabilities. Counties, tribes and private agencies license foster parents in Wisconsin. To inquire about becoming a licensed foster parent contact the foster care coordinator in the county you reside in. Counties have a variety of resources available to support families caring for foster children. Foster care coordinators in each county are available to answer any questions you may have about becoming a foster parent. A foster care coordinator or other case worker in your county will work with you throughout the process of becoming a licensed foster parent and having a child placed in your home. In addition, every county has a 24-hour on-call worker in case of emergencies. In 2005 Governor Doyle's Kids First Initiative included the Department of Children and Families contracting to open the Foster Care and Adoption Resource Centers (FCARC) throughout the state. The FCARCs offer a variety of resources such as recruitment tools, brochures, library materials, posters, calendar of statewide events/trainings, and supportive services to the foster care program in Wisconsin. Foster care coordinators, families and children living in out-of-home care may all find resources to assist them at the FCARCs. Staff at the FCARC can be reached by telephone at 1-800-947-8074 or via their

75. Welcome | Children's Aid Society Of Brant Canadian site offering information on foster parenting, adoption, community outreach and various government links. http://www.casbrant.ca/

76. CFSD Adoption Articles and FAQs about adopting a child, becoming a foster parent, adopting a foster child, adoptees and birth parents, and services for adopted children. http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG1301.htm

var defaultMainList = "Find Services"; Skip to: Content Footer Accessibility Search: California This Site CA.GOV Find Services Index Emergency Response Hotline ... CDSS Websites Right Column Adoption Main Menu Note: It is recommended that consumers verify that the selected service provider possess a license/certification before paying any fees. This can be done with the licensing/certification authority of record. Changes to the Independent Adoptions Program Application to Request Fee Reduction in Independent Adoptions Program Expanded Background Checks for Adoptions Information on implementing the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) for International Adoptees Interim Guidelines about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) for International Adoptees and their Families. Frequently Asked Questions about Adoptions in California Most frequently asked questions regarding general adoption information and the types and procedures of adoptions. Frequently Asked Questions on How to Obtain Information about your Adoption Most frequently asked questions regarding birth parent, sibling and or adoptee background information.

77. Foster Care Resources : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website Of Andrew Vachss Articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find help for and information about foster care, foster parenting and related issues. http://www.vachss.com/help_text/foster_care.html

FOSTER CARE RESOURCES These are Foster Care Resources. Please also see: Adoption Resources ARTICLES/INFORMATION/RESEARCH (click here for Organizations/Agencies) Abused Foster Children Win $3.3 Million Settlement The Associated Press , May 25, 2001 Chicago Jury Awards $3.3 Million to Abused Foster Children The National Law Journal , June 14, 2001 Advocates Criticize Medicating Foster Kids The Miami Herald , April 12, 2001 Foster Workers Can't OK Kids' Pills The Miami Herald , May 1, 2001 Advocates Alarmed By Drugs Used For Kids The Miami Herald , May 7, 2001 Report Decried Giving Drugs to Kids The Miami Herald , May 11, 2001 'Cadillac' Plan New Foster Kid Approach The Miami Herald , June 2, 2001 Attorney General: Child Abuse Reports Are Public Record Sun-Sentinel , July 25, 2001 Boy May Eventually be Returned to His Family if Certain Conditions Met The Standard-Examiner , November 27, 2001 Children Who Return Home From Foster Care: A 6-Year Prospective Study of Behavioral Health Outcomes in Adolescence A report from PEDIATRICS , Volume 108, No. 1; July, 2001.

78. Foster Parenting Podcast Join T and W as they journey through the ups and downs of foster parenting. http://fosterpodcast.com/

Join foster parents Tim and Wendy as they discuss foster care and adoption. With humor, insight and Christian faith, they share their everyday ups and downs as a foster family with hopes of adoption. Get your questions answered about the foster and fost adopt system while following Tim and Wendy as they journey through the process. What is it like to deal with the system? Are all social workers really jaded? How intrusive is it on your life? All these questions and more will be answered from a real-life perspective. Watch out! You may find yourself thinking about fostering or adopting too! Contact Promote About Posted by T on Friday, November 12th, 2010 Filed in 3 comments Photo courtesy of Standard Podcast [13:04m]: Play Now Play in Popup Download Posted by T on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 Filed in 2 comments You can follow Rich on twitter at http://twitter.com/RichardBobby Standard Podcast [31:46m]: Play Now Play in Popup Download Posted by T on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 Filed in 8 comments Together for Adoption The Journey http://thejourneycast.com/ Standard Podcast [22:45m]: Play Now Play in Popup Download Posted by T on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

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

@import url(http://www.123adoption.com/uni/123adoption/high-res.css); 123 adoption foster foster care agency adopt a child international adoption pregnancy place fertility ... state adoptions Hoping to Adopt other adoption profiles add your profile A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC Foster forums chat library stories Popular Sites Adoption.com Adoption.org ParentProfiles.com Adopting.org 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.

80. The Children's Home Of Pittsburgh - Adoption - Other Adoption Services - Foster The foster care program at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh offers emotional protection for the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive families. http://www.childrenshomepgh.org/adoption/otherAdoptionServices/fosterParenting.a

FOSTER PARENTING A great start for the baby Like our adoption program, our foster care program is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Who are the babies in foster care? They are the children of birthparents who are considering an adoption plan. The majority are infants. On rare occasions, we have older children, up to about 2 years of age. Depending on the situation, infants would be placed in foster homes upon discharge from the hospital (if not going directly home from the hospital with adoptive parents). How long are babies in foster care? How many foster families are there? Our agency will usually have a pool of 10-12 foster families. Since the number of infants can vary widely, individual foster families will not always have a baby to care for. We encourage foster families to take breaks between babies as needed. Are foster parents paid? Requirements: Must live within the greater Pittsburgh area United States Citizenship One of the foster parents in the home must be a stay-at-home parent Pennsylvania child abuse history clearances (Act 33) Pennsylvania state police criminal record checks (Act 34) FBI fingerprint background check Foster parents are not looking to add to their family, either through birth or adoption

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