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/

Casey Family Programs
   Source of information, technical assistance, written materials and referrals to both resource families and child welfare professionals who work with them.
   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/

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/

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/

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/parenting101/foster1.html

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/

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

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_welfare/20318

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_welfare/20967