Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina is a family-led, nonprofit organization supporting children and youth in foster care and the dedicated families and professionals that care for them.
We are your
North Carolina
FOSTER, KINSHIP
& ADOPTIVE
Parent and Caregiver Association
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May is Foster Care Awareness Month - and FFA-NC is gearing up for May Blessings, our month-long celebration of NC's incredible resource families!
Throughout May, we pour into our foster, kinship, and adoptive families through daily giveaways, contests, in-person events, and community celebrations. These families give so much - and this is our way of honoring them.
We are actively seeking donations and partners to help make May Blessings possible. Individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and civic organizations can contribute in a variety of ways - from gift cards and memberships to hosting family events.
If your organization would like to be a part of this meaningful month, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can show NC's resource families just how valued they are.
OUR MISSION:
Foster Family Alliance of NC will educate, advocate, support and promote partnerships that lead to positive outcomes for children, youth and resource families of NC
THE ALLIANCE INCLUDES:
Foster Families
NC Depart of Health and Human Services
Kinship Families
Public and Private Agencies
Adoptive Families
Local Foster Parent Groups
We know that being a foster parent isn’t easy. Even with access to trainings and support organizations, you can sometimes feel like you’re the only person dealing with your unique situation.
It’s not always clear where to turn to for assistance, or if you’re asking the right kind of questions in the first place.
With Foster Family Alliance, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to listen to your concerns and offer support and guidance.
HOW WE HELP:
Have questions, but don’t know where to start?
Here are ways Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina can help.
Recruitment – Are you interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent in North Carolina visit this link to learn more.
Advocacy – Learn more about policy changes on the state level. FFA also does direct advocacy around educational services for foster children, concerns/grievances involving DSS and private agencies, and general advocacy needs. FFA is the only family run organization with direct connections with the child welfare administration on a regular basis.
Support – Concerned about a placement? Want another viewpoint or referral for help? Do you have a unique challenge that needs to be addressed? We can help connect you to resources and one on one coaching.
Training – Gain knowledge, make friends, and get the most out of being a foster parent at one of our online support groups. Join us for our quarterly summits surrounding special needs of fostering/adopting teenagers. Find support in your hometown or topical trainings.
Retention – Reach out to FFA in a time of need for additional supports. Join us on an advisory committee and give your feedback. Peer to peer supports and small group trainings to give you the skills to be successful in your foster care/kinship journey.
Ready to help?
Become a Foster Parent
There are thousands of children in NC in need of a safe and loving family.