We have members located throughout the state, most of whom belong to chartered local chapters.

The IFAPA publishes a statewide newsletter, that provides not only the latest news affecting foster/adoptive parents but a forum for their opinions. The newsletter has received acclaim from foster/adoptive parents throughout the State of Illinois.

IFAPA works with DCFS to provide the best training conferences for foster/adoptive parents, agency staff, and any child advocate who may want to learn more about the Foster/Adoptive Care System.

The IFAPA has top resource personnel available for advice and suggestions concerning foster/adoptive care.

The IFAPA works with legislators for positive changes in child welfare laws.

The IFAPA was instrumental in DCFS’s position allowing private agency foster/adoptive parents to participate in DCFS training.

The IFAPA was a driving force in obtaining state insurance coverage for DCFS and private agency foster parents for willful damage done by a state ward. Prior to 1980, only DCFS foster parents were covered.

The IFAPA has been instrumental in protecting the foster/adoptive parents’ right to appeal.

The IFAPA keeps apprised of bills in the legislature that affect children and foster/adoptive parents.  Then acts on that information when appropriate

The IFAPA has had significant input in training and in policy and procedure changes. We have been represented in the media, expressing the opinions of foster/adoptive parents in the state.

The IFAPA was instrumental in framing the Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Responsibilities which applies to all licensed foster parents the state.

We have a new improved web page with a new updated hot topics page.  We will post important information for foster and adoptive parents on this page.