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Staying with Grandma Staying with Grandma: The challenges faced by relative caregivers; grandparents caring for foster children. Published by Action Alliance for Children. (Foster Parents) http://www.4children.org/news/7-97grnd.htm FosterParenting.com 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. (Foster Parents) http://www.fosterparenting.com/ There is No Such Thing as Too Attached There is No Such Thing as Too Attached: Suite101.com - A personal essay about the attachments formed as a foster parent. (Foster Parents) http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_welfare/20967 Kids in Care Kids in Care: Australian site helping parents, caregivers, and foster parents with ideas, forums, recipes, and information. (Foster Parents) http://kidsincare.tripod.com/ NECCO 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. (Foster Parents) http://www.necco.org/ Fostering New Zealand Style Fostering New Zealand Style: Foster care information with links for over 200 resources. Advocacy, Legal, Medical, Behavioural, ADHD, and RAD aspects are covered. (Foster Parents) http://nzfostering.netfirms.com/ Lifting the Veil: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice Lifting the Veil: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice: A comprehensive look at the Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Juvenile Justice systems. Testimony, studies, and reform efforts are examined. (Foster Parents) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5401/index.html Is Foster Parenting For You? 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. (Foster Parents) http://www.princetonol.com/family/parenting101/foster1.html Foster Parenting - Getting Started 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. (Foster Parents) http://adoption.about.com/cs/adoptstart/ Foster and Kinship Care Education 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. (Foster Parents) http://www.fkce.net/ The Foster/Adopt Experience The Foster/Adopt Experience: Suite101.com - A description of the process involved in being a foster and/or adoptive parent. (Foster Parents) http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_welfare/20318 Canadian Foster Parent 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. (Foster Parents) http://home.ica.net/~sharyn/ Real Facts About Foster Care Real Facts About Foster Care: Are agencies undercutting those entrusted to care for our most vulnerable? Parenting is work, and deserves society's support and undergirding. (Foster Parents) http://RobtShepherd.tripod.com/medinaerth.html Casey Family Programs Casey Family Programs: Source of information, technical assistance, written materials and referrals to both resource families and child welfare professionals who work with them. (Foster Parents) http://www.casey.org/ A Foster Parent? Who? Me?! A Foster Parent? Who? Me?!: Article by Patti Swoboda written for people considering becoming foster parents. Provides many points to consider. (Foster Parents) http://www.nncf.unl.edu/foster/sharing/Swobodaarticle.html Fostering Love Fostering Love: Patterns to sew for foster children and agencies. Hats, duffel bags, bandanas are a few of the patterns here. (Foster Parents) http://fosteringlove.tripod.com/