Foster Parents / Children
National. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1972. Support, education and advocacy for foster parents and their children. Resource center for foster care information. Quarterly newsletter, annual national conference and workshops. Chapter development guidelines.
Write:
National Foster Parent Association, Inc.
1102 Prarie Ridge Trail
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Voice: 1-800-557-5238
Fax: 253-238-4252
Website: http://www.nfpaonline.org
E-mail: info@nfpaonline.org
Verified: 9/26/2011
Model. 1 group in MI. Founded 1999. Provides mutual support for former foster children. Literature. Provides assistance in starting similar groups.
Write:
Foster Adult Children Together
c/o Carol Lucas
226 S. Burkhart Road
Howell, MI 48843
Voice: 517-546-7818 (voice/fax)
Fax: 517-546-7818 (voice/fax)
Website: http://www.factsupportgroup.com
E-mail: carolannlucas@hotmail.com
Verified: 4/1/2011
Online. Support for young people in the foster care system to connect in a safe monitored environment. Information relating to foster care, message boards, social networking, publications, teen conference and workshops.
Website: http://www.fosterclub.com
Verified: 7/14/2011
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