A list of recommended resources, carefully curated for you by our experienced team.
Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent, kinship caregiver, bio parent, social worker, former foster youth, or just someone who cares, there are resources here for you!
Looking for states-specific resources for information on how to foster, adopt or provide kinship care? Please visit Foster Care Certification Resources by State.
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Adoption Grants: A Child Waits
A Child Waits awards grants to families who are adopting from foster care when expenses are not paid by the state.
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Foster Parent College
Innovative, interactive online courses for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. The self-paced training is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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TBRI® 101: A Self-Guided Course in Trust-Based Relationships
This course offers an informal, yet thorough approach to Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an evidence-based intervention for children from hard places of abuse, neglect, and/or trauma.
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Adoption Grants: HelpUsAdopt.org
HelpUsAdopt.org award grants six times a year. Applications must be submitted online by end of day on the date indicated in order to be considered for that cycle.
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Adoption Matching Grant
Lifesong offers adoption financial assistance like matching grants, interest-free loans, and adoption crowdfunding pages.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
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Watch Me Rise
With a former foster youth as founder, Watch Me Rise offers trainings, support groups, a podcast and more.
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Fostered: A Memoir
Tori grew up in the foster care system, a bi-racial child in a confusing and volatile world. Now an adoptive and biological mom herself, she is dedicated to foster care reform, adoption advocacy, and help for vulnerable populations.
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From Foster to PhD: Letters from a Suitcase
A memoir on the resilience, grit, and determination of one foster care kid who realizes the importance of education and chooses to push through many obstacles.
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Replanted Groups
Join or start a local support group for foster and adoptive families. Replanted groups help provide the consistent support parents and children need to heal, connect, and thrive as a family.
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Navigating Foster Care with Your Children
One of the most common questions potential foster parents have is, “What about my biological children?” This booklet contains questions to discuss and other practical help to prepare your children for fostering.
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