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National Foster Parent Association Newsletter - October 2025 |
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The NFPA is a respected national voice for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents through Networking, Education and Advocacy. |
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Arnie Eby, NFPA Executive Director |
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Domestic violence prevention is crucial for creating safe, healthy communities and protecting the rights and well-being of individuals, especially women and children. It helps break cycles of abuse, trauma, and fear, allowing survivors to heal and rebuild their lives.
Prevention efforts, such as education, early intervention, and support services, empower individuals to recognize abuse, seek help, and develop healthy relationships. Most importantly, these efforts affirm every person’s right to live free from violence, promoting dignity, safety, and equality for all members of society.
Arnie |
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NFPA's 54th Education Conference is Available Starting October 10th!
Targeted. Timely. Presented by Experts. |
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We are incredibly pleased to bring you a curated set of trainings designed just for our NFPA followers. Each session was specifically selected in response to the specific needs of Foster, Adoptive and Kinship parents.
We are also delighted to bring the training free to our NFPA members in gratitude for their ongoing support, and to offer it to non-members at a superb price.
Please join us online beginning October 10th. Note that we will be extending the availability of the conference online, so our post-conference live sessions will be postponed temporarily. New dates will be announced in an upcoming ConnectU. |
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The Sessions
See our website for more details on the sessions and our outstanding presenters.
These sessions are subject to change as we approach our opening date and add new topics.
Registration
NFPA Active Members will be automatically registered for the event.
Watch for an email on October 9th with the complete details of how to log in and take part.
The sessions will be available for you automatically on Friday, October 10th at 8am.
Not a member, but wish to attend?
The conference may be purchased by non-Members for a fee of $50.00. Confirm your space HERE.
Consider becoming a Regular Member for $35 to take advantage of the sessions for a reduced price.
Certificates will be provided for each conference session that is completed.
Stay up to date on registration opening and session details on Facebook, and at https://nfpaeducation.com |
| Register for the Event (Non-Members) |
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We invite you to apply to join the Board of the National Foster Parent Assocation!
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to supporting Foster, Adoptive and Kinship parents. Consider lending your voice, unique talents, experience and passion for children to our mission as we advocate for families through Networking, Education and Advocacy initiatives. |
| Apply Now! |
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NEW! NFPA-Hosted Chat Feature for Identity Theft Concerns
Do you have concerns or questions about a potential identity theft for a child in your care? Questions about how to keep them safe? We have a brand new resource for you!
Our friends at ITRC, the Identity Theft Resource Center, have graciously made available a chat feature on our 'Digital Safety for Children in Foster and Kinship Care' page, found HERE. Look for the chat option to start a direct conversation with an expert. |
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Survey: Data Analytics in Foster Care (NSU Florida) |
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ABOUT THE SURVEY
The goal of this voluntary research study is to understand more about foster care parents and their preferences, with the goal (at a later stage) of helping to improve how children are matched with potential foster parents. This study will collect survey responses from current, former, or potential foster care parents and will close on November 15th, 2026 at 5pm. |
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PARTICIPANT INVOLVEMENT
If you agree to participate in this voluntary research study, your survey responses will be entirely anonymous, and there is no risk of any negative of being truthful in the completion of this survey. You should not complete more than one copy of the survey. You may leave the survey and return to it when ready to complete it.
View the survey flyer and learn more HERE. (The flyer will download to your device). |
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ATTACh Conference 2026: 'Healing Connections, The Heart of the Matter'
Registration for the April, 2026 ATTACh conference is now open!
The NFPA is partnering in the development of the sessions that are dedicated to healing developmental trauma and attachment.
Visit their web page to learn more.
Print the event flyer HERE. |
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Bills to Follow in the 119th Congress |
*Passed the House, will go to the Senate as the next step.
Makes the diligent recruitment plan requirements of Title IV-B more robust and requires states to use a data-driven approach for identifying potential foster parents.
The NFPA has been actively involved in the presentation of this bill to the House of Representatives.
Creates a one-time per year tax credit for foster families providing short term care for children.
Would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED recipients.
Modernizes the Federal poverty line to accurately reflect cost of living and regional adjustments.
Reauthorizations:
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Share ConnectU With Your Network! |
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Visit the NFPA ConnectU Archive of past editions HERE. |
Received this newsletter via a forward? Subscribe to ConnectU HERE. |
Wish to share this edition of ConnectU on your social networks? Visit THIS PAGE for an image and direct link to an online version. |
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Become a Friend of the NFPA |
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We are committed to working to ensure that foster families have the support and services they require to best meet the needs of the children in their care. By joining as a Friend of the NFPA at the tier that best suits you - Champion ($50/mo), Hero ($25/mo) or Advocate ($15/mo) - you become a vital partner in helping us to provide those supports. |
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