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Goals for 2010 and 2011:
1. Foster Parent Recruitment Tool. Done! visit Foster Care Maps
2. Resource Guide For Emancipating Foster Youth.
3. Business mentoring for Foster Youth.Done! visit Suitcases To Briefcases
4. Foster Care Central TV
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Member Blog Posts
Rights have been terminated.....
Posted by tamika kennedy on January 4, 2012 at 10:54am 0 Comments 1 Like
So my fd mother's rights have finally been temrinated and yes I am happy. Not because of my selfishness but due to the on again off again nature of her mothers affections towards the child. Mom just cant seem to stop drug abuse and finally just disappeared. (For the 2nd time in 1yr)! She has other family members who didnt step up until she came to my home (naturally) and it has been drama ever since. Mom's rights were just terminated last month and my agency has put in a petition for my…
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"I Needed Emotional Support, Not Medication"
Posted by Represent magazine on December 5, 2011 at 7:42am 1 Comment 0 Likes
The media and the Obama administration has recently focused its attention on the overmedication of youth in foster care. We believe we have the most insightful story on this issue because it's told from the perspective of a teen who has been there. Here is Anthony's story, originally published in Represent magazine, and shared on Huffington Post. We hope you'll add a comment if you feel moved.
"I Needed Emotional Support, Not Medication"
Anthony was put in a…
Continue My Foster Mother is a Role Model
Posted by Represent magazine on October 13, 2011 at 1:41pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Here is an interview from youthsuccessnyc.org (resources and helpful articles for youth leaving care)
Ashley loves her foster parents, who are generous, supportive, and open. She interviews her foster mother about what it's like raising foster teens, and how foster care could be changed for the better.
Read "My Foster Mother is a Role…
Continue HELP I need info on Foster Youth Support and Advocacy Groups
Posted by tamika kennedy on September 13, 2011 at 9:22pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
So today while on a visit with my foster daughter I met a 18yr old female foster youth. She saw me sitting there in the waiting room with my bio daughter interacting with other parents and kids and decided to ask me if I was a foster p. Once I told her yes she asked what age groups I take and I told her I prefer tweens and up since they care for themselves mostly. She then asked if I could take her in (so sad) I had to say no as I have a 3 bedrm home 3 bio kids and 1 foster. As I spoke to the… Continue
Anxiously Waiting..
Posted by Dave Hashley on September 13, 2011 at 1:03pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Here in NC it has taken almost a year to become licensed.
We became NC Licensed Therapeutic Foster Parents, probably a month ago. I thought there was such a great demand.We expected to be contacted as soon as we were licensed..
Now I guess we just wait for our agency to put us to work..
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Latest Activity
FFTA's 26th Annual Conference on Treatment Foster Care: Building Permanent Connections at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
July 22, 2012 to July 24, 2012
Join over 600 family-based services professionals and foster parents to learn how treatment foster care is establishing permanent connections at the only North American-based Conference on Treatment Foster Care. The conference features over 70 workshops highlighting the best practices being applied in the field. See More
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What Members Are Saying About Foster Care Central
"The "Facebook" and "MySpace" of foster carers...This is just what we needed to connect with others going through the foster care journey including foster parents, social workers, CASA, volunteers!"
"This is a unique idea in the social services world that has a lot
of potential to do good things."
"Great site! I just spent the last two hours reading just about everything on it and posted six times."
"I can only say that this site has some of the best potential I've seen in a long time. Bravo! You've got an incredible network here."
"This is a unique idea in the social services world that has a lot
of potential to do good things."
"Great site! I just spent the last two hours reading just about everything on it and posted six times."
"I can only say that this site has some of the best potential I've seen in a long time. Bravo! You've got an incredible network here."
The Foster Parent Recruitment Tool- "brought to you by Foster Care Central"
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Forums
Lies with a diabetic child...
Started by Lori Van Roo in Behavior Issues Jan 20. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, My husband and I just finalized the adoption of our two boys in December of 2011. The have been in and out of the foster system for the five years. For the most part both of the boys are well…Continue
Name Change?
Started by SW in Adoption and Guardianship Options. Last reply by tamika kennedy on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I just got word that the rights of my foster son's parents are going to be terminated and he will be free for adoption. That is great news for us, but both parents are pretty upset about it, creating…Continue
Direct License v/s Certifying with FFA
Started by Wesley Smith in Prospective Foster Parents Dec 14, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I hope this is a reasonable place to put this.My wife and I have been Fostering for about 3 years / 12 Kids. We have been with Foster Family Agencies (FFA's) so far. However they keep closing out…Continue
Tags: Licensing, Certifying
Does anyone celebrate Kwanzaa?
Started by Karen F Griner in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Millicent Mary Hicks Dec 13, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, Just curious if anyone celebrates Kwanzaa in our community and if so, if there'd be interest in sharing the experience w/ Jason, Baby J., and myself this year. Feel free to respond here…Continue
Still waiting!
Started by Krista Farrauto in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by sharon conyers on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Well, my husband and I finished our homestudy about 6 wks ago and still have not heard if we are approved from DCF. We started this process 5 months ago. Our case worker told us that we will be…Continue
Any Adoptive parents here.
Started by andree.harris in Events. Last reply by Tom Shepherd Dec 27, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you, I will be doing this all month in honor of National Adoption MonthContinue
Toddler bedtime routine
Started by Jess T in Behavior Issues. Last reply by Jess T Nov 3, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
We received our first placement almost two weeks ago, two energetic brothers, ages 2 1/2 and 3 1/2. We're their third placement. We're actually doing quite well, we use the Supernanny style of…Continue
Native Foster Care: Lost Children, Shattered Familes
Started by Stewart in News Oct 26, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is a story I read on NPR.org and thought I would share with you. This is part 1 of a 3 part investigation:Nearly 700 Native American children in South Dakota are being removed from their homes…Continue
Licensing
Started by Krista Farrauto in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Krista Farrauto Oct 26, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know how long it takes to get your license for fostering after you have completed your home study and everything eles?
What have you done for car seats?
Started by kami gladis in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by MSB Dec 13, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone! I am new to Foster Care Central and thought I'd just jump in with a quick question. My husband and I are only a few days (hopefully) from being officially licensed. We are going to be…Continue
Organization of the Month- "AdoptUSKids":
Congratulations to Foster Care Central's "Organization Of The Month" - AdoptUSKids. Their Mission is to: Raise public awareness about need for foster, adoptive families for children in public child welfare system; assist U.S. States, Territories, Tribes to recruit, retain foster, adoptive families, connect them with U.S. children. Children of color, sibling groups, children with physical or mental disabilities, and older children (ages 9 and up) and teens are even more in need of adoptive homes.
To get more information about AdoptUSKids and see how they can help you with your adoption journey, call toll-free at 1-888-200-4005 or visit, http://www.adoptuskids.org/
Foster Care Central Honor Roll
The following have been honored by their peers for their work improving the lives of children in the nation's foster care system (to nominate an honoree send an email to info@fostercarecentral.org):
- Former Harlem Wizard's player, and foster child: Courtney L. Castro of Brooklyn, New York. "He is a true mentor for our youth"- Cassandra Humphrey.
- OFA honors Stewart Gordon, founder and President of Foster Care Central. "Stewart’s tireless commitment and desire for positive change and better outcomes for children in foster care is to be applauded. Thank you for the service you are providing. Your efforts are making a difference for foster youth.Thanks!"- Lynn Davis, Director, Community Partnerships Orphan Foundation of America.
- Kerri Hankin MSW Executive Director of WhimSpire CPA-a fearless leader and absolutely the best-enough said!- Christina Kindell
- Krystal McManis,MSW,Front Range Coordinator for WhimSpire CPA-always understanding and supportive.- Christina Kindell
- Candy Cernigliaro, Circle of Care organization provides a great peer support base as well as support with supplies and material to share along the way. Candy was a major rock during our kinship foster experience through Oklahoma DHS and kept my wife from going insane during some very trying times. Her tireless effort for the Circle of Care families has been a major inspiration for me and I cannot say enough about her and the organization she works for.- Dennis Watson.
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David Gerrold- Award Winning Author, The Martian Child.
"To my mind, being an adoptive parent is one of the greatest adventures any human being can take on. It's also one of the most inspiring and rewarding. I can't imagine my life without my son. It's as if I spent every day of my life preparing for this joy."
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - Legendary Rapper and Grammy Winner.
"To all my peeps at Foster Care Central, I thank God for you, because you are allowing these children to fulfill their purpose and destiny!
Television's Judge Karen - Foster Parent and Foster Advocate.
"Your work yesterday and today is paving the way for the changes the system needs. Don't give up hope. Our children need you and need others like you."
Sen. Darrell Steinberg- CA. State Senator and Foster Advocate.
"To all the members of Foster Care Central who are dedicated to improving the lives of foster children...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU."
Amos Zereoue- former NFL Running Back.
"You are the people who never get the recognition that is deserved, and I'd like to commend you and thank you for all your hard work."
Alonzo Mourning- NBA Great
"Just remember, there is no easy way to success.
"To my mind, being an adoptive parent is one of the greatest adventures any human being can take on. It's also one of the most inspiring and rewarding. I can't imagine my life without my son. It's as if I spent every day of my life preparing for this joy."
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - Legendary Rapper and Grammy Winner.
"To all my peeps at Foster Care Central, I thank God for you, because you are allowing these children to fulfill their purpose and destiny!
Television's Judge Karen - Foster Parent and Foster Advocate.
"Your work yesterday and today is paving the way for the changes the system needs. Don't give up hope. Our children need you and need others like you."
Sen. Darrell Steinberg- CA. State Senator and Foster Advocate.
"To all the members of Foster Care Central who are dedicated to improving the lives of foster children...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU."
Amos Zereoue- former NFL Running Back.
"You are the people who never get the recognition that is deserved, and I'd like to commend you and thank you for all your hard work."
Alonzo Mourning- NBA Great
"Just remember, there is no easy way to success.
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