Foster Care

Family to Family Initiative Family to Family Initiative- An initiative funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to provide child welfare agencies with a foster care system that is neighborhood-based, family-f… Foster Care Adoption in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis of Barriers & Promising Approaches Foster Care Adoption in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis of Barriers & Promising Approaches- A report of the National Adoption Day Coalition and the Urban Institute th… Foster Care Alumni of America Foster Care Alumni of America- Connects the estimated 12 million adults that share the foster care experience to create a powerful, collective voice to improve foster care. Foster Youth: HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States' Independent Living Programs Foster Youth: HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States' Independent Living Programs- A GAO report on the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (F… Utah Foster Care Foundation Utah Foster Care Foundation- Serves Utah's children by finding, educating, and nurturing families to meet the needs of children in foster care. Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies- An association that uses advocacy and education to enhance foster care, adoption, family preservation, and special education services … Alaska Center for Resource Families Alaska Center for Resource Families- Provides training, support, and information to foster and adoptive parents in Alaska. Newsletter, foster parent services, and adoption service… National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning- Provides training, technical assistance, and information to child welfare agencies. News, publications, statistic… National Foster Care Month National Foster Care Month- Presents activities designed to promote National Foster Care Month. Posters and graphics, ribbon campaign, and information for the media. Foster Care Ombudsman Program of California Foster Care Ombudsman Program of California- Provides an avenue for foster youth to file complaints regarding their placement, care and services without fear of retribution. Hotli… Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative- Seeks to improve outcomes for youth leaving foster care by developing youth leadership boards and community partnership boards. Resources… National Adoption Day National Adoption Day- A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families. Youth Leadership Advisory Team Youth Leadership Advisory Team- Information for youth in foster care in the state of Maine, including advice about rights and responsibilities. Written by a group of young people … Casey Family Programs Casey Family Programs- Providing direct services for children and youth, with a focus on foster care. Programs, resources, and media center.