Become a foster or adoptive parent. Caring families are especially needed for older youth, siblings and children with special needs.

 

• Casey Family Programs, click "Get Involved" and "Provide Care"
• National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections: State Foster Care Contacts
• National Foster Parent Association
• North American Council on Adoptable Children
• AdoptUsKids
• Foster Family-based Treatment Association provides a list of foster care agencies across North America. Search for agencies in your area.

 

Mentor a young person. Research shows that children and youth with mentors earn higher grades and improve their relationships with friends and families.

 

• National Mentoring Partnership  

 

Make a Permanency Pact. Supportive relationships with caring adults make
all the difference in the world, especially for older youth leaving the foster
care system.

 

• FosterClub
• Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative 

 

Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASA volunteers are trained citizens appointed by judges to represent the best interests of abused
and neglected children.

 

• National CASA

 

Dedicate yourself to a career that helps children and families. Become a professional social worker.

 

• National Association of Social Workers

 

Stay informed year-round. Become a member of the National Foster Care Coalition and join leading child welfare agencies and individuals to improve the lives of youth in foster care.

 

• Casey Family Programs
• National Foster Care Coalition

 

 

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