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FOSTER PARENTING AND SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION THROUGH CONNECTICUT DEPT. OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
INQUIRY
People who are interested in becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent should contact the Conn. Dept. of Children and Families (DCF)
ONGOING SUPPORT
Ongoing support is provided to foster or adoptive parents through the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, Inc. (CAFAP). Support includes:
- Buddy System – Peer support program that pairs newly licensed families with experienced foster or adoptive parents.
- Helpline – 24 hour phone line to help foster and adoptive parents who need to talk about their experiences and help with problem solving.
- Support groups are held all over the state on a regular basis. Types of groups include Foster Parents, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Spanish Speaking Foster/Adoptive Parents, LGBT Foster Parents, Legal Risk Adoption, Relative Care Provider, Adoptive Parents, Complex Medical Needs and more.
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service names:
Foster Parent/Family Recruitment
Adoptive Family Recruitment
Adoption/Foster Care Support Groups *Adoptive Parents
Adoption/Foster Care Support Groups *Foster Parents
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SOURCE: Conn. Dept. of Children and Families
PREPARED BY: 211/lb
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2008
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