- NECCO - http://www.necco.org/
A learning organization committed to the continuous development of its employees in order to provide optimal care for our foster children, and a solid support network for our foster families.
- Real Facts About Foster Care - http://RobtShepherd.tripod.com/medinaerth.html
Are agencies undercutting those entrusted to care for our most vulnerable? Parenting is work, and deserves society's support and undergirding.
- Is Foster Parenting For You? - http://www.princetonol.com/family/parenting101/foster1.html
Article by Jeffrey Silla, an experienced foster parent, shares experiences and encouragement for those who are considering the experience of foster parenting.
- The Foster/Adopt Experience - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_welfare/20318
Suite101.com - A description of the process involved in being a foster and/or adoptive parent.
- Staying with Grandma - http://www.4children.org/news/7-97grnd.htm
The challenges faced by relative caregivers; grandparents caring for foster children. Published by Action Alliance for Children.
- Foster Parenting - Getting Started - http://adoption.about.com/cs/adoptstart/
If you are just starting out in your quest to become a foster parent, there are some available links to nationwide fostering agencies.
- Fostering New Zealand Style - http://nzfostering.netfirms.com/
Foster care information with links for over 200 resources. Advocacy, Legal, Medical, Behavioural, ADHD, and RAD aspects are covered.
- Fostering Love - http://fosteringlove.tripod.com/
Patterns to sew for foster children and agencies. Hats, duffel bags, bandanas are a few of the patterns here.
- Kids in Care - http://kidsincare.tripod.com/
Australian site helping parents, caregivers, and foster parents with ideas, forums, recipes, and information.
- FosterParenting.com - http://www.fosterparenting.com/
American site with information on becoming a foster parent, general child care information, and special instructions for foser parents. Includes a support area with a chat room, message boards, and e-pals.
- Foster and Kinship Care Education - http://www.fkce.net/
Provides training, support, licensing and independent living skills classes for foster parents and others caring for children in out-of-home placements. Site includes information about services, news and contact details.
- Canadian Foster Parent - http://home.ica.net/~sharyn/
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.
- Casey Family Programs - http://www.casey.org/
Source of information, technical assistance, written materials and referrals to both resource families and child welfare professionals who work with them.
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