National Foster Parent Association Newsletter - November 2025

The NFPA is a respected national voice for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents through Networking, Education and Advocacy.

Arnie Eby, NFPA Executive Director

November is National Adoption Month—a time to honor the families who have opened their hearts and homes, and to recognize the children and youth still waiting for permanency. 

Foster parents step up to provide stability for a child in an uncertain situation, offering love and guidance during some of life’s most difficult transitions. 

Adoption represents hope fulfilled—the moment a child finds their forever family. This month, let’s celebrate those stories, support those still in progress, and renew our commitment to help every child experience belonging. Your compassion changes lives daily, and together, we can ensure every young person knows they are valued, seen, and never alone.

Thank you for the extraordinary difference you make in the lives of children and families.

Arnie

Are you interested in becoming an Adoptive parent? 

Let us point you to some terrific resources that can help get you started!

AdoptUSKids, 'Training to become a foster parent or to adopt'

We Are Families Rising https://wearefamiliesrising.org/

National Adoption Association  https://www.adoptnaa.org/

Voice for Adoption https://voice-for-adoption.org/

Dave Thomas Foundation  

https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/how-we-help/wendys-wonderful-kids/

Foster Parent College, on-demand, 24x7 trainings. Suggested category: Pre-Service Trainings

NFPATI National Foster Parent Association Training Institute

NFPA's 54th Education Conference

is Online Now!

Targeted. Timely. Presented by Experts.

As a 'thank you' to our Members and followers, we are extending the 54th Education Conference through the end of the year. You'll have until December 31st to enjoy the sessions. Members take part for FREE and are pre-enrolled!

Consider an end of year donation to provide support for the NFPA, and for our mission of providing support through Networking, Education and Advocacy through an end of year donation.

The NFPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible.

Does your workplace participate in the Combined Federal Campaign? Look for the NFPA when choosing the organization to which you'll contribute. Our CFC Charity code is #11817.

We invite you to apply to join the Board of the National Foster Parent Assocation!

Have you signed up for a FREE NFPATI account? If not, head on over, sign up and start learning today! It's available 24/7, and you'll receive a certificate for each course that you complete.

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.

Child Welfare League of America

Bills to Follow in the 119th Congress

HR 579 - Recruiting Families Using Data Act

Status: 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.

HR 2438 - Foster Care Tax Credit

Status: Introduced to the House Ways and Means Committee

Creates a one-time per year tax credit for foster families providing short term care for children.

HR 1589 - American Dream and Promise Act

Status: Introduced to the House - Judiciary, Education and Workforce Committee

Would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED recipients.

HR 1428 - Poverty Line Act 

Status: Introduced to the House - Education and Workforce; Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Modernizes the Federal poverty line to accurately reflect cost of living and regional adjustments.

Reauthorizations:

• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

• Farm Bill (SNAP)

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