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Family Advocacy For Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health (FAVOR)
Offers support and advocacy for families with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Mental Health ProfessionalsFiled under: Mental Health -
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Provides information on the effects and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in children.
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Financial/Work
Provides information on financial assistance and work support services available for foster and adoptive families in Connecticut.
Filed under: Kinship/Relative -
Fleet and Family Readiness
Supports military families with a variety of services, including housing, recreation, and family support, essential for those in foster and adoptive care.
Filed under: Military -
Food/Nutrition
Offers access to food and nutrition programs to support the health of foster and adoptive families in Connecticut.
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Foster and Kinship Parent Bill of Rights
Lists the rights and protections for foster and kinship parents to ensure fair treatment and support.
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Foster Care Alumni Of America: For Young Adults Ages 18 And Over Who Have Been In Foster Care
Provides a community and resources for adults who have aged out of the foster care system to support their transition to independence.
Filed under: Youth 14-23 -
Foster Care Division Arrest and Children in Care
Details the procedures and rights involved when a child in foster care is arrested.
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Foster Care Educational Rights Explainer Foster Club 2026
The Foster Club “Foster Care Educational Rights” resource is an educational guide for youth in foster care explaining their rights within the school system under federal law, including protections under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It covers the right to remain in the school of origin when appropriate, receive transportation, enroll quickly in a new school, and have educational records transferred promptly. It also explains the role of an Educational Decision-Maker (EDM), the Best Interest Determination (BID) process, protections for students with disabilities, and the right to participate in sports, clubs, and other school activities. The guide encourages youth…
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Foster Club: The National Network For Young People In Foster Care:
Offers a network for youth in foster care, providing resources, mentoring, and support to navigate their challenges and opportunities.
Filed under: Youth 14-23 -
Foster Family-Based Treatment Association
Promotes the availability of quality treatment-based foster care services, providing resources and standards for caregivers.
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Foster Parent and Licensed Caregiver Bill of Rights
Foster Parent and Licensed Caregiver Bill of Rights Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Useful information for: Foster Parents
