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http://www.casey.org/
Editor's Pick Casey Family Programs Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Providing direct services for children and youth, with a focus on foster care. Programs, resources, and media center.
   http://www.casey.org/

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http://www.acrf.org/
Alaska Center for Resource Families Open in a new browser window
   Provides training, support, and information to foster and adoptive parents in Alaska. Newsletter, foster parent services, and adoption services.
   http://www.acrf.org/
http://www.accesskansas.org/fostercare/FC_Bill_of_Rights.html
Bill of Right for Foster Children Open in a new browser window
   Ratified in Congress Hall, Philadelphia Saturday, the Twenty-eighth of April, 1973.
   http://www.accesskansas.org/fostercare/FC_Bill_of_Rights.html
http://cbc.ca/disclosure/archives/030121_ricky/main.html
CBC News: Disclosure - Ricky Open in a new browser window
   The story of Manitoba's million-dollar foster kid. Transcript and archived program on an extremely troubled kid who the system ultimately failed. [Real Player required for program playback].
   http://cbc.ca/disclosure/archives/030121_ricky/main.html
http://www.cofcca.org/
Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Open in a new browser window
   An association that uses advocacy and education to enhance foster care, adoption, family preservation, and special education services in New York State.
   http://www.cofcca.org/
http://adoption.about.com/library/weekly/uc062702a.htm
False Abuse Allegations - Adoption and Foster Care Open in a new browser window
   Explores why false allegations may occur, what parents can do, and where to find help.
   http://adoption.about.com/library/weekly/uc062702a.htm
http://www.aecf.org/MajorInitiatives/Family%20to%20Family.aspx
Family to Family Initiative Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.aecf.org/MajorInitiatives/Family%20to%20Family.aspx
http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411108_FosterCareAdoption.pdf
Foster Care Adoption in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis of Barriers & Promising Approaches Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411108_FosterCareAdoption.pdf
http://www.fostercarealumni.org
Foster Care Alumni of America Open in a new browser window
   Connects the estimated 12 million adults that share the foster care experience to create a powerful, collective voice to improve foster care.
   http://www.fostercarealumni.org
http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/
Foster Care Ombudsman Program of California Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/
http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/241_452.pdf
Foster Children and Education Open in a new browser window
   Offers simple, inexpensive lessons and tools that can enhance the educational experience of children in foster care.
   http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/241_452.pdf
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04926t.pdf
Foster Youth: HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States' Independent Living Programs Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04926t.pdf
http://www.fosteringresults.org/
Fostering Results Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.fosteringresults.org/
http://www.casey.org/NR/rdonlyres/4E1E7C77-7624-4260-A253-892C5A6CB9E1/301/nw_alumni_study_sum_apr2005.pdf
Improving Family Foster Care Open in a new browser window
   Study of the mental health, educational, and employment outcomes of adults formerly in foster care.
   http://www.casey.org/NR/rdonlyres/4E1E7C77-7624-4260-A253-892C5A6CB9E1/301/nw_alumni_study_sum_apr2005.pdf
http://www.jimcaseyyouth.org/
Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Open in a new browser window
   Seeks to improve outcomes for youth leaving foster care by developing youth leadership boards and community partnership boards. Resources, community partnerships, and legislative updates.
   http://www.jimcaseyyouth.org/
http://www.ishipress.com/nyfoster.htm
Judge Extends Constitutional Rights for Foster Parents and Children Open in a new browser window
   Details of a New York ruling on the rights of a foster parent.
   http://www.ishipress.com/nyfoster.htm
http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/
National Adoption Day Open in a new browser window
   A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families.
   http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/
http://www.fostercaremonth.org/
National Foster Care Month Open in a new browser window
   Presents activities designed to promote National Foster Care Month. Posters and graphics, ribbon campaign, and information for the media.
   http://www.fostercaremonth.org/
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/
National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning Open in a new browser window
   Provides training, technical assistance, and information to child welfare agencies. News, publications, statistics, and state contacts.
   http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/
http://needykids.com/
NeedyKids.com Open in a new browser window
   Contains resources, news, and articles on the growing need of foster care, problems in the system, the homeless and child abuse.
   http://needykids.com/
http://www.orphan.org/
Orphan Foundation of America Open in a new browser window
   A nonprofit organization that advocates for and provides services to foster teens. Information on scholarships, virtual mentoring program, and donation opportunities.
   http://www.orphan.org/
http://freechild.org/fstryth.htm
Social Justice By and For Foster Youth Open in a new browser window
   A collection of resources including organizations and publications that focuses on foster youth leading social change. Based in Olympia, Washington.
   http://freechild.org/fstryth.htm
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/violence/viol-int-theraputic%20foster%20care.pdf
Therapeutic Foster Care Shown to Reduce Violence Among Chronically Delinquent Juveniles Open in a new browser window
   Discusses findings from studies showing a link between therapeutic foster care and a reduction in teen violence.
   http://www.thecommunityguide.org/violence/viol-int-theraputic%20foster%20care.pdf
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/27.htm
UN: Declaration on Social and Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children, with special reference to Foster Placement and Adoption Nationally and Internationally Open in a new browser window
   Adopted by General Assembly resolution 41/85 of 3 December 1986. In English, French, and Spanish.
   http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/27.htm
http://www.utahfostercare.org/
Utah Foster Care Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Serves Utah's children by finding, educating, and nurturing families to meet the needs of children in foster care.
   http://www.utahfostercare.org/
http://www.youthadvocacycenter.org/
Youth Advocacy Center Open in a new browser window
   Helps young adults in or at-risk of foster care take control of their lives. Getting Beyond the System seminar, reports, and news.
   http://www.youthadvocacycenter.org/
http://www.ylat.usm.maine.edu/
Youth Leadership Advisory Team Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ylat.usm.maine.edu/
http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/244_460.pdf
Youth Who Chronically AWOL from Foster Care Open in a new browser window
   A study on adolescents who leave foster care without permission.
   http://www.vera.org/publication_pdf/244_460.pdf

Last Updated: 2007-10-18 12:58:51