Caregiver Resources
- In-person and online support groups for relative caregivers and foster parents
- Referrals to local resources and training
- Experienced liaisons available to answer questions directly
- FIRST resource line for foster parents experiencing investigation (866) 393-6186
- Caregiver Connection monthly newsletter
- Email listserv
- State licensing information
- Caregiving guidelines, laws, and regulations
- Kinship resource navigators and support groups
- Newsletter
- Information about funding, services, and legal rights
- Empower, support and advocate for foster, kinship, and adoptive families through direct services as well as initiating legislative action
- Foster Parent 1624 Consultation Team: community representatives meet with state legislators to improve the foster care system
- Provides caregivers access to information documented in the State’s case management system, specific to the child(ren) placed in their care