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 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.
Who Can Be A Member?
Membership in the IFAPA
is open to everyone and would fall into one of the following categories.
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Foster/Adoptive/Guardianship/Kinship which is for currently licensed
foster/adoptive parents (voting member);
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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.
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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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