Child Welfare Services

The National Foster Parent Association, Inc. The National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 1972. NFPA values the importance of increasing communication and coordination among foster parents, Foster Parent Associations, child care agencies and other child advocates. The organization strives to inform foster parents and the public about child welfare issues.
http://www.nfpainc.org/

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) CWLA is a large non-profit organization, which develops and promotes policies and programs to protect America's children and strengthen families. CWLA provides information on foster care including statistics, frequently asked questions, and information on current issues for children in foster care.
http://www.cwla.org/programs/fostercare/

Family Village Family Village is a global community which provides information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for individuals with disabilities, their families, and for those that provide them services and support. They provide an online discussion group for foster parents where resources and information can be shared, as well as networking with other foster parents. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx

Foster Parent Community The purpose of the Foster Parent Community is to share information with foster and adoptive families, prospective foster and adoptive families and anyone involved in the field of working with at-risk children. The site supplies a chat room to talk with other foster parents, as well as with guest speakers. You can also share information and get questions answered by other care providers on the discussion board. http://www.westworld.com/~barbara/

Foster Parenting.com Foster Parenting.com provides useful information to foster parents in a variety of areas. They offer resources, training, and opportunities to ask questions and participate in on-line discussion groups. http://www.fosterparenting.com/

Resources

What is Foster Care?
FAQ's on Becoming a Foster Parent
Parenting Tips
Internet Resources for Foster Parents
Parenting Books
Internet Resources for Adoptive Parents
Handbook for Families Adopting a Child with Developmental Disabilities