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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.
http://www.fosterparenting.com/
Canadian Foster Parent
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/
The Casey Family Program
Providing direct services for children and youth, with a focus on foster care. Site includes the organization's history and programs, plus general information and links on child services.
http://www.casey.org/
Foster Parenting - Getting Started
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/
Lifting the Veil: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice
A comprehensive look at the Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Juvenile Justice systems. Testimony, studies, and reform efforts are examined.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5401/in...
Fostering Love
Patterns to sew for foster children and agencies. Hats, duffel bags, bandanas are a few of the patterns here.
http://fosteringlove.tripod.com/
Real Facts About Foster Care
Are agencies undercutting those entrusted to care for our most vulnerable? Parenting is work, and deserves society's support and undergirding.
http://robtshepherd.tripod.com/medinaerth....
Is Foster Parenting For You?
Article by Jeffrey Silla, an experienced foster parent, shares experiences and encouragement for those who are considering the experience of foster parenting.
http://www.princetonol.com/family/parentin...
Staying with Grandma
The challenges faced by relative caregivers; grandparents caring for foster children. Published by Action Alliance for Children.
http://www.4children.org/news/7-97grnd.htm
NECCO
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.
http://www.necco.org/
Foster and Kinship Care Education
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.
http://www.fkce.net/
The Foster/Adopt Experience
Suite101.com - A description of the process involved in being a foster and/or adoptive parent.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_...
Kids in Care
Australian site helping parents, caregivers, and foster parents with ideas, forums, recipes, and information.
http://kidsincare.tripod.com/
Fostering New Zealand Style
Foster care information with links for over 200 resources. Advocacy, Legal, Medical, Behavioural, ADHD, and RAD aspects are covered.
http://nzfostering.netfirms.com/
There is No Such Thing as Too Attached
Suite101.com - A personal essay about the attachments formed as a foster parent.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_...
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2006