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Foster parent advocacy on a state and local level
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National advocacy through Board participation with National Foster Parent Association
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Foster parent/agency mediation for conflict resolution
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Regular home visits and after hours availability
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Participates in pre service trainings
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Maintains and distributes Foster Parent Handbook/Resource Manual
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Facilitates monthly advanced trainings with childcare provided
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Respite reimbursement funded through Title IV-B
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Reimburses costs associated with participation in sports, school activities, tutoring or other educational, self esteem and skill building activities through the Educational and Activity Fund Program
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Recruitment, community programs and activities to enhance public awareness to the need for quality foster care and adoptive homes
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Provides refurbished clothing for children entering care
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Maintains a birthday closet providing a new toy for each foster child
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Maintains a resource library with books available for check-out
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Distributes duffle bags from Dr Laura Foundation, new socks and underwear, handmade quilts and more to new placements (as availability allows)
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Mentoring Program for new foster parents to have someone to consult
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Coordination of post adoption services for licensed foster parents
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Hosts appreciation/retention events throughout the year including our Wild Island Family Day and the annual Holiday Party
