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Foster Parents

Resources, information, and online education for foster parents in the U.S., Canada, and around the world including adopting a foster child, transition to independent living, services for foster families, and more.

Foster Parent Adoption

Making the move to permanency involves some paperwork and some new procedures and considerations. Evaluate your readiness, and find information about the process and how to get started.

• Online Guide to Adopting from Foster Care
• From Fostering to Adopting

Foster Parenting Services

Services for foster parents include training, education, insurance, search for former foster children.

• Education

Parenting Foster Children

Fostering parenting can present joys and challenges. Resources and information offer insight, education, and guidance along the way.

• All About Lifebooks
• Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair
• Creative Family Trees
• False Abuse Allegations
• Foster Parenting: Celebrate the Vision
• Positive Steps for Families in Crisis
• Preparing Children for Court

Transition-to-Independent Living Programs

Programs to assist young people who are leaving foster care live independently.