For Parents

To be a parent, it can take a village. At Families Helping Families of Iowa, we’re here to support foster parents and guardians on their journey. Below you’ll find several foster parent resources available to foster and adoptive parents throughout our Iowa communities.

Support Groups

Several support groups for Iowa foster, adoptive and kinship parents and guardians are available on a monthly basis. To view support groups in your area, please visit the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.

Resources

Below are links to helpful resources for adoptive, foster and relative placement parents and guardians:

• Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association – Information, resources and education for Iowa foster and adoptive parents
• Four Oaks (Cedar Rapids) – Programs, events and other resources for Linn County-area parents and families
• Iowa Department of Human Services – News, performance initiatives, child welfare and more
• National Foster Parent Association – Resources, membership opportunities and education and more

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