This webpage will connect you to the most frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) on many child welfare topics, including child abuse and neglect, foster care and other out-of-home placements, adoption, and more.
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The goal of foster care is to provide a safe, stable, nurturing environment for children who are separated from their families. It lasts until they are reunified or, if reunification is not possible, until a permanent family is found for the child.
If you have questions about the way in which your local foster care agency handled your case, you may want to begin by discussing your concerns with your caseworker or their supervisor. An open discussion often will help answer your questions.
States offer an array of services and resources designed to assist youth in foster care as they work toward self-sufficiency.
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care.
Group homes are residences intended to serve as alternatives to family foster homes. Homes normally house 4 to 12 children in a setting that offers full use of community resources, including employment, health care, education, and recreational opportunities.