In Loving Memory

It saddens me to announce the passing of Cinda Morrow Thursday, October 22, 2009.  In the words of Nicole Cinda’s daughter “She has gone to heaven.”  Cinda was a brilliant mother, wife and dearly loved friend to many.  Through all her many daily routine of helping people Cinda loved her responsibilities as IFAPA  Fourth Vice President.  There are no words to describe the sudden loss each one is feeling. Our prayers go out to all of Cinda’s Family and friends.

 

Gladys Boyd

President IFAPA

Thank you for visiting the Illinois Foster/Adoptive Parent Association web site.

The Illinois Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (IFAPA) is the only nationally recognized foster parent association in Illinois. The IFAPA stays on top of new laws, rules, regulations and funding proposed by DCFS or the Illinois state legislature. It actively seeks funding for foster and adoptive parents to attend conferences. It advocates for foster and adoptive parents.

IFAPA was organized to provide support and education to foster and adoptive parents. By advocating for positive change in the child welfare system, both foster/adoptive parents and their children benefit. By listening to concerns of foster/adoptive parents throughout the state, area of needed reform can be targeted and addressed.

By working with established child welfare organizations, we combine our efforts to become one of the most innovative and responsive states in this field.

HELP YOUR CHILD APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TODAY

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Click here to read Change letter from the president.

JOB FAIRS &
SPECIAL EVENTS

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Who Can Be A Member?
Membership in the IFAPA is open to everyone and would fall into one of the following categories.

  • Foster/Adoptive/Guardianship/Kinship which is for currently licensed foster/adoptive parents (voting member);
  • Honorary which is for other than foster/adoptive parents and does not pay dues but is a member by virtue of his/her outstanding service to the Illinois Foster Parent Association and its members. They are non-voting members.
  • Other: a person who is a supportive member who believes in IFAPA and its purposes and goals, and is also a non-voting member.

For more information on becoming a member, or starting a local chapter in your area, please email membership@ilfapa.org or see our contact page for helpful names, numbers and addresses.

Get to Know Us
You can find out how IFAPA is organized, read more about our accomplishments on behalf of foster and adoptive parents and our current goals.

Please feel free to contact us with your questions of if you require information.

 
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