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!
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Directory of Early Intervention Services
If you think a baby or toddler in your care may have a disability or a developmental delay, he or she could benefit greatly from early intervention services.
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Foster: Documentary
This documentary looks at the moving stories behind the largest county child protection agency in the U.S.
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ReMoved: Short Film
A 10-year-old girl navigates her way through the foster care system, after being removed from her home and separated from her younger brother.
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Instant Family Movie
Parents (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) find themselves in over their head when they welcome three siblings from foster care. A comedy-drama for the whole family.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources
This website was produced under U.S. Department of Education for families who’ve adopted children with disabilities and those who offer them safe haven through fostering.
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Adoption Resources: Show Hope
Show Hope recognizes that the adoption journey doesn’t end the day a child is welcomed home. See their list of recommended resources for adoptive families.
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Closure: A Documentary About Adoption
Angela, an African-American, was raised by a Caucasian couple in a large, multiracial family in Washington State.
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The Ride Movie
The inspiring story of a BMX champion who overcame an abusive childhood through the love and life lessons of his interracial foster family.
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Adoption Tax Credit
This adoption tax credit for foster care adoption allows adoptive parents to claim all adoption expenses, including necessary fees, travel expenses and court fees.
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Adoption Tax Credit, Loans and Grants
Considering Adoption shares details about the Adoption Tax Credit as well as other commonly asked questions about adoption from foster care
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Building Resilience: Number Story
Wherever we are in our parenting journeys, our understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can help us better support our kids. Find tools to help.
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Prevent Child Abuse America
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens.
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