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National Foster Parent Association, Inc.

National. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1972. Support, education and advocacy for foster parents and their children. Resource center for foster care information. Quarterly newsletter, annual national conference and workshops. Chapter development guidelines.

Write:

National Foster Parent Association, Inc.

1102 Prarie Ridge Trail

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Voice: 1-800-557-5238

Fax: 253-238-4252

Website: http://www.nfpaonline.org

E-mail: info@nfpaonline.org

Verified: 9/26/2011

Fostered Adult Children Together (FACT)

Model. 1 group in MI. Founded 1999. Provides mutual support for former foster children. Literature. Provides assistance in starting similar groups.

Write:

Foster Adult Children Together

c/o Carol Lucas

226 S. Burkhart Road

Howell, MI 48843

Voice: 517-546-7818 (voice/fax)

Fax: 517-546-7818 (voice/fax)

Website: http://www.factsupportgroup.com

E-mail: carolannlucas@hotmail.com

Verified: 4/1/2011

FosterClub

Online. Support for young people in the foster care system to connect in a safe monitored environment. Information relating to foster care, message boards, social networking, publications, teen conference and workshops.

Website: http://www.fosterclub.com

Verified: 7/14/2011

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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