Casey Family Programs - Source of information, technical assistance, written materials and referrals to both resource families and child welfare professionals who work with them. - http://www.casey.org/
Canadian Foster Parent - A resource guide for foster parents to access information and to network with other caregivers around the world. Find links to chat with other caregivers and become a member of a fostercare listserv. - http://home.ica.net/~sharyn/
Foster and Kinship Care Education - Provides training, support, licensing and independent living skills classes for foster parents and others caring for children in out-of-home placements. Site includes information about services, news and contact details. - http://www.fkce.net/
FosterParenting.com - American site with information on becoming a foster parent, general child care information, and special instructions for foser parents. Includes a support area with a chat room, message boards, and e-pals. - http://www.fosterparenting.com/
Foster Parenting - Getting Started - If you are just starting out in your quest to become a foster parent, there are some available links to nationwide fostering agencies. - http://adoption.about.com/cs/adoptstart/
Staying with Grandma - The challenges faced by relative caregivers; grandparents caring for foster children. Published by Action Alliance for Children. - http://www.4children.org/news/7-97grnd.htm
The Foster/Adopt Experience - Suite101.com - A description of the process involved in being a foster and/or adoptive parent. - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_welfare/20318
There is No Such Thing as Too Attached - Suite101.com - A personal essay about the attachments formed as a foster parent. - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_welfare/20967
Is Foster Parenting For You? - Article by Jeffrey Silla, an experienced foster parent, shares experiences and encouragement for those who are considering the experience of foster parenting. - http://www.princetonol.com/family/parenting101/foster1.html
NECCO - A learning organization committed to the continuous development of its employees in order to provide optimal care for our foster children, and a solid support network for our foster families. - http://www.necco.org/