- Adoption Agencies@ (185)
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Orphan Foundation of America
orphan.org
A nonprofit organization that advocates for and provides services to foster teens. Information on scholarships, virtual mentoring program, and donation opportunities.
Fostering Results
fosteringresults.org
Examines federal funding options that can help place foster children in permanent homes, and seeks to improve court oversight of child welfare cases. News and research publications.
Foster Youth: HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States' Independent Living Programs
gao.gov
A GAO report on the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (FCIA), which increased the allocation of federal funds for independent living programs from $70 million to $140 million. [PDF]
Foster Care Alumni of America
fostercarealumni.org
Connects the estimated 12 million adults that share the foster care experience to create a powerful, collective voice to improve foster care.
NeedyKids.com
needykids1.netfirms.com
Contains resources, news, and articles on the growing need of foster care, problems in the system, the homeless and child abuse.
Alaska Center for Resource Families
acrf.org
Provides training, support, and information to foster and adoptive parents in Alaska. Newsletter, foster parent services, and adoption services.
Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies
cofcca.org
An association that uses advocacy and education to enhance foster care, adoption, family preservation, and special education services in New York State.
Foster Survivor
fostersurvivor.netfirms.com
Online home for foster care survivors. Essays, foster care stories, guestbook, and links to other foster care sites.
Youth Advocacy Center
youthadvocacycenter.org
Helps young adults in or at-risk of foster care take control of their lives. Getting Beyond the System seminar, reports, and news.
Youth Leadership Advisory Team
ylat.org
Information for youth in foster care in the state of Maine, including advice about rights and responsibilities. Written by a group of young people in foster care.
Utah Foster Care Foundation
utahfostercare.org
Serves Utah's children by finding, educating, and nurturing families to meet the needs of children in foster care.
Foster Care Adoption in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis of Barriers & Promising Approaches
urban.org
A report of the National Adoption Day Coalition and the Urban Institute that examines barriers to the adoption process for foster children and potential solutions. [PDF]
Casey Family Programs
casey.org
Providing direct services for children and youth, with a focus on foster care. Programs, resources, and media center.
Family to Family Initiative
aecf.org
An initiative funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to provide child welfare agencies with a foster care system that is neighborhood-based, family-focused, and culturally sensitive.
National Adoption Day
nationaladoptionday.org
A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families.
National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning
hunter.cuny.edu
Provides training, technical assistance, and information to child welfare agencies. News, publications, statistics, and state contacts.
Social Justice By and For Foster Youth
freechild.org
A collection of resources including organizations and publications that focuses on foster youth leading social change. Based in Olympia, Washington.
Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative
jimcaseyyouth.org
Seeks to improve outcomes for youth leaving foster care by developing youth leadership boards and community partnership boards. Resources, community partnerships, and legislative updates.
National Foster Care Month
fostercaremonth.org
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
fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
Provides an avenue for foster youth to file complaints regarding their placement, care and services without fear of retribution. Hotline, fact sheets, and information on health insurance for foster youth.
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