Resources

The State of Texas

• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
  (formerly Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services) - www.dfps.state.tx.us
• Texas State Foster Parents, Inc. - www.tsfpi.org
  

Information

•  TX Alliance of Children and Family Services – www.tacfs.org
•  Child Welfare League – www.cwla.org
•  National Foster Parent Association - www.nfpainc.org
•  Youth for Tomorrow – www.yft.org
•  Texas Foster Family Association - www.tffa.org
•  Foster Family-Based Treatment Association - www.ffta.org
•  www.fosteradream.org
•  Tarrant County Foster Parent Association - www.4fosterparents.org
•  www.needykids.org

Parenting Resources & Training

•  Great training classes in the Metroplex - Many are FREE! - www.theparentingcenter.org
•  On-line training for $4-$6 per class - www.fosterparents.com
•  www.fosterparenting.com
•  Unlimited training for one year for $30 - www.fosterparenttraining.com
•  Listing of local training classes and informative articles - www.dallasparents.org
•  On-line training - www.childrenscenter.com
•  www.ParentSoup.com
•  Free on-line training - www.childtraumaacademy.com
•  Free on-line training - www.fosterparentnet.org
•  On-line training for $8 per 30-45 minute course - www.sociallearning.com
•  www.connectforkids.com
•  Focus on the Family – www.family.org

Youth Resources

•  www.fosterclub.com
•  Purchase training products for teens transitioning out of foster care - www.sociallearning.com
•  Free SAT and ACT test preparation – www.number2.com
•  www.youthnoise.com
•  Homework Help and fun activities – www.school.discovery.com/students/
•  National Geographic – www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
•  Transitional Resource Action Center for teens aging out of foster care – www.traconline.org
•  Casey Family Programs for teens aging out of foster care – www.Casey.org

Adoption Resources

•  North American Council on Adoptable Children - www.nacac.org
•  Adoptive Families Together - www.adoptivefamilies.org
•  www.adoption.com
•  www.adoptuskids.org
•  Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE) - www.dfps.state.tx.us

Covenant Kids does not necessarily agree with the content or opinions expressed in the websites listed above.

Foster Parent Associations

Getting involved in a Foster and Adoptive Parent Association can be a valuable resource to families. The groups often provide training opportunities, give referrals to local resources, have family get-togethers, and provide advice from experienced foster parents when you need it!

Local Foster Parent Associations