Foster Care Program Resources

Mockingbird creates, supports, and advocates for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop young people at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.

iFoster’s mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults.

The Foundation works closely with child welfare advocates and policymakers, provides free resources about foster care adoption and raises awareness through social media campaigns, public service announcements and events.

The Children’s Bureau (CB) partners with federal, state, tribal and local agencies to improve the overall health and well-being of our nation’s children and families. They provide support and guidance to programs that focus on: Strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect Protecting children when abuse or neglect has occurred Ensuring that every child and youth

The Children’s Alliance ensures that laws, policies and programs work for kids, and holds leaders accountable until they secure the resources required to make all children safe and healthy. 

Research to build more effective services and systems, accelerate the use of evidence in practice, and better serve children, youth, and families.

National leader in mental health services for the foster care and adoption communities

Coordinated Care is the statewide managed care health plan running the Apple Health Foster Care program. The Apple Health Core Connections program is specifically designed for: Children and youth in foster care (dependencies with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)) Children and youth in adoption support Young adults in extended foster care  (18-21

A comprehensive list of all DCYF guidelines, laws, and policies.