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Does Your Child Qualify for a Surrogate Parent (Special Education Student)
Explains the criteria and process for appointing a surrogate parent for special education students, an essential resource for children in foster care.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Educators, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers -
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 -
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
Provides resources and support for mental health and addiction issues, crucial for foster and adoptive families dealing with these challenges.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Mental Health Professionals, TeenagersFiled under: Mental Health -
CT Education Advocacy
Offers specialized advocacy services to help families navigate the educational system, particularly for children with special needs.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Educators, Foster Parents, Kinship CaregiversFiled under: Special Education -
Connecticut Care 4 Kids
Helps low-income families afford quality child care, including those involved in foster care and adoption.
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Children’s Defense Fund
Advocates for policies that reduce child poverty and ensure a healthy, equitable start for all children.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Advocates, Child Welfare Specialists, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers -
American Psychiatric Association
Features resources on psychiatric care, focusing on ethical practices and patient rights, which are crucial for adoptive and foster families.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Mental Health Professionals -
American Psychological Association
Provides a comprehensive code of ethics and resources for psychological practice, aiding foster and adoptive families in understanding mental health care.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Mental Health Professionals -
Adoption Assistance Program
Provides financial and medical support services to adoptive families, helping them meet the needs of their children.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Kinship Caregivers, Prospective Adoptive Parents