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Antipsychotic Medication Oversight for Children in Foster Care: Perspectives from Foster Caregivers

May 21, 2019 492 Views

Children and youth in foster care are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medications (APs) compared to children and youth …

Scholarship

Foster Care is Still Shaping My Goals

May 09, 2019 436 Views

For as long as I can remember, education has always been a priority in my life. As a young girl, …

In Memoriam

Remembering Jacob Sprouse

May 07, 2019 307 Views

January 5, 1947 ~ April 17, 2019 Jacob Sprouse filled any room he entered. He was passionate, articulate and frequently …

Foster Care Month

Collaborative Community Engagement as a Key to Strengthening Families

April 18, 2019 405 Views

Collaborative child welfare and community partnerships are a key factor in shaping child welfare strategies and in delivering family-focused services. …

I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story

April 13, 2019 707 Views

With thousands of children currently in the foster care system, Lifetime brings together multiple organizations to raise awareness and provide …

Call to Action

Foster Family Appreciation

April 13, 2019 342 Views

We hope you will join CHAMPS in May and throughout the year in expressing appreciation to the amazing foster parents …

Foster Care Month

Become Empowered and Take Control of Your Time in Foster Care

April 03, 2019 280 Views

As a young person who has experienced the foster care system, your voice is a powerful tool when it comes …

Foster Care Month

Working Together to Support Children and Families

March 28, 2019 229 Views

May is National Foster Care Month. This year’s theme, “Foster Care as a Support to Families, not a Substitute for …

Foster Care Month

Become Empowered on Your Journey Toward Reunification

March 18, 2019 353 Views

As a parent on the path to reunification, your voice is a powerful tool that can impact the planning and …

NFPA News

Brookings Event Highlights CHAMPS – Foster Parent Retention and Recruitment

February 05, 2019 349 Views

On January 15-16, 2019, the Brookings Institution hosted a convening of the CHAMPS campaign to discuss strategies to increase the …

Partner Spotlight

LegalShield’s Partnership with NFPA has Benefits

March 12, 2018 458 Views

By now, you know that when you become a LegalShield member, you get great legal coverage. However, you can also …

Foster Care Month

Become Empowered and Take Control of Your Time in Foster Care

April 03, 2019 280 Views

As a young person who has experienced the foster care system, your voice is a powerful tool when it comes …

Webinars

Webinar: Prudent Parenting-Implementation of the Strengthening Families Act Normalcy Provisions

September 01, 2016 446 Views

As part of their capacity building efforts, Advocates for Families First offers a series of free webinars designed for leaders of …

Partner Spotlight

What you need to know about the Equifax Data Breach

September 25, 2017 776 Views

Equifax, Inc – a major credit bureau, announced on Thursday, 9/7/17, that a massive data breach was discovered in July, …

Study

Research project: Attachment disorders in childhood: Validation of the ETRADD-Q

May 31, 2018 530 Views

A message from Sébastien Monette, Ph.D.-Psy.D. at CIUSSS du Centre-sud-de-l’île de Montréal: We would like you to take part in a research project …

Learning

Affordable Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained Indoors in Winter

December 02, 2019 753 Views

When winter weather arrives and the temperatures drop, your kids will inevitably be spending more time indoors. For busy parents, …

Uncategorized

Ask Dr. Holmes: What is Prazosin?

February 04, 2016 9237 Views

Question: What is Prazosin and why would my child take it? Answer: Prazosin is a medicine that was originally developed …

Mental Health , Uncategorized

NEVER LOSE HOPE IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS AND ANXIETIES

August 27, 2016 569 Views

NEVER LOSE HOPE IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS AND ANXIETIES By: Stanley Popovich When your fears and depression have the …

Learning

Helping Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers Support High School Graduation for Children in Their Care: A Self-Instructional Workbook

June 15, 2018 1059 Views

The National Foster Parent Association, in partnership with Gloria Consuelo Villagomez, MSW and Eileen Mayers Pasztor, DSW, from the California State …

Call to Action

Troubling Outcomes for Youth in the Foster Care System and the Need for More Effective Child Welfare Policies

November 15, 2018 402 Views

A new data brief released this week from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fostering Youth Transitions, highlights the most comprehensive …

Antipsychotic Medication Oversight for Children in Foster Care: Perspectives from Foster Caregivers

Foster Care is Still Shaping My Goals

Remembering Jacob Sprouse

Collaborative Community Engagement as a Key to Strengthening Families

I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story

Foster Family Appreciation

Become Empowered and Take Control of Your Time in Foster Care

Working Together to Support Children and Families

Become Empowered on Your Journey Toward Reunification

Brookings Event Highlights CHAMPS – Foster Parent Retention and Recruitment

NFPA Training Institute

Foster Parent College

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