One of the most important rights that foster and adoptive parents have is to make informed decisions regarding their involvement within the foster care and adoptive systems. Being informed is VERY IMPORTANT not only to parents but also to the children who are loved and cared for. Below are some sites that you may find helpful on various topics related to the system and some of the disorders children may display. Take care of yourself by having as much information as you can BEFORE and during your decision making.
"Inform yourself well, and that knowledge will serve you well."
| National Foster Parenting Organizations: |
National Foster Parent Association
National Foster Parents Association |
| Governmental Resources: |
Foster Care in
Georgia
U.S. Adoption & Safe Families Act of 1997 |
| Fostering/Adoption Resources: |
Community Services and Resources through
Adoption.com
Adopt: Assistance Information - Employer Benefit Programs Adoption Policy Resource Center Foster Care
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| Reactive Attachment Disorder (R.A.D.): |
Radkid.org - An excellent site put together
by a paramedic of 20 years
Reactive Attachment Disorder - It's Time to Understand Attachment Disorder Support Group Homepage (ADSG)
Attachment Center at Evergreen
Attach
Psyche Matters
Kuddlekids
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| Support Groups: |
Abuse Safehaven: On-Line Survivor Support
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| Other Resources: |
Georgia Center for Resources and Support
Website: http://gacrs.org Insights on Parenting: The Challenge of Difficult Children Dream House of Medically Fragile Children
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