Resources

Advocacy and Your Rights

• Foster Parent Rights and Responsibilities
• Foster Children’s Bill of Rights
• Grievance Process for Foster Parents

CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate

• Oregon CASA Network

Find your local CASA program and learn how they support children in the foster care system through dedicated advocacy in the courtroom.

Children of Incarcerated Parents

• Oregon Children of Incarcerated Parents (OCIP)

Resources and support for families and caregivers navigating the unique challenges of having a parent in the correctional system.

Domestic Violence Prevention and Help

• Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Schools & Education

• Oregon Department of Education – Foster Care Program

Aging Out and Teens

• Independent Living Program (ILP)
• Resources for Teens in Foster Care
• Aging Out of Foster Care Support

Siblings and Preserving the Sibling Relationship

• Sibling Issues in Foster Care and Adoption

Family Fun and Learning

• Travel Oregon – Family Activities
• Oregon State Library Resources

Training and Education for Foster Parents

• Foster Parent Training Requirements and Opportunities
• Portland State University – Child Welfare Partnership

Foster Care Magazines

• Fostering Families Today
• Foster Focus Magazine

Publications and Reports

• DHS Children, Adult and Families Reports