RESOURCES
Parenting isn’t easy, but you’re not alone. Lifespan is here with tools, guides, and support to help you every step of the way.
HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
Our Foster Parenting Guide for Beginners is your go-to resource for understanding the basics. From how to get started to what daily life looks like, this guide walks you through the process with real talk, helpful tips, and answers to the questions you're too nervous to ask. Perfect for anyone who’s curious, cautious, or just getting started.
Our Favorite Resources
Website: https://www.childwelfare.gov
Summary:
Child Welfare Information Gateway is a comprehensive resource for information on child welfare, foster care, adoption, and parenting. It offers publications, databases, and resources to support prospective and current foster parents.
Website: https://www.nfpaonline.org
Summary:
The National Foster Parent Association offers support, advocacy, and resources for foster parents across the United States. Their website provides information on training, support groups, and legislative updates.
Website: https://www.nfpaonline.org
Summary:
The Foster Love Project in Wilkinsburg is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for children in foster care. Their mission is to ensure that every child in the foster care system experiences love, stability, and a sense of belonging. They serve any foster or kinship families within driving distance. They have clothing, diapers, car seats, bedding, books, toys, toiletries, luggage, baby gear, cribs + more available for FREE!
Website: https://www.wpadiaperbank.org
Summary:
The Western PA Diaper Bank distributes diapers, adult incontinence and period supplies to families in need throughout Western and Central PA. Their products are free with no income restrictions.
Link: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Children/Pages/Child-Care-Works-Program.aspx
Summary:
The subsidized child-care program helps foster and kinship families pay their child care fees. They have an online application process and local offices to support families.
PA Kin Connector
Website: https://www.kinconnector.org
Summary:
The PA KinConnector provides guidance, advice, and support for grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative and non-relative Kinship Caregivers.
FosterClub
Website: https://www.fosterclub.com
Summary:
FosterClub is a national network that connects current and former foster youth, providing support, resources, and advocacy. Their website offers information for prospective foster parents and insights from foster youth.
Foster Care to Success
Website: https://www.fc2success.org
Summary: Foster Care to Success provides resources, support, and scholarships to youth in foster care, as well as information and resources for foster parents, including guidance on the fostering process and tips for supporting foster children.
Website: https://www.wpadiaperbank.org
Summary:
The Western PA Diaper Bank distributes diapers, adult incontinence and period supplies to families in need throughout Western and Central PA. Their products are free with no income restrictions.
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