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Conference Announcements from other locations

National Foster Parent Association
The National Foster Parent Association is the only national organization which strives to support foster parents, and remains a consistently strong voice on behalf of all children.

Foster Care Month

NFPA Legal Resource Manual for Foster Parents
Covered topics include:  
        Permanency, Foster Parents and the Law,
        Dependency Court and Removal of Children,
        Court Participation by Foster Parents, and
        Allegations of Maltreatment

Department of Children and Family Services
Here you will find timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by one of the largest state child welfare agencies in the U.S.

International Fostering
IFCO is a voluntary organization committed to the improvement of the quality of service given to children and young people in care and the development of standards for organizations and individual careers.  IFCO strives to achieve its objectives by bringing together Foster Careers and other professionals, through international and regional conferences, a newsletter, this web site, and supporting the IFCO Youth In Care Project. All of these aim to empower all parties actively involved within the care system by providing opportunities for exploration of existing services and the development of new ones.

State Association Links
This site provides links to other state associations, training; sharing of information with foster and adoptive families, and other professions working with abused and neglected children. Check our chat schedule for guest speakers. Please feel free to participate in our  chats  and email discussions. View Book of the month.   Share information and get questions answered by other care providers on our discussion boards. We hope you find this visit to be very informative and supportive.

Parent Help Line
Parent Help Line is for Parents, Caregivers, or Professionals helping families.  The site has parent tips sheets, a free parent help phone line, and a free monthly newsletter.

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The Child Study Center
Children's Research Triangle is dedicated to the healthy development of children and their families. Their vision is grounded in the belief that all children deserve a safe and nurturing home.  Children's Research Triangle reshapes, enhances, and disseminates research-based early intervention and clinical treatment strategies for high-risk children.

March of Dimes

Information Links from the Family Matters Web Site
Main focus is on children with disabilities and places to find help and training

Contacts for elected officials by zip code
Other issues and legislation along with bios and voting history for members of the U.S. Congress.

Illinois General Assembly - look up your Senator or your Representative