Foster Care Program Resources

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.

Find a wide range of caregiver trainings from the Alliance for Child Welfare

An online community with discussions, tips & tricks, support, and friendships.

Find DCYF forms in their database