| Northern Kentucky Foster/Adoptive Parent Training and Support Network Working hand in hand with the NKY Foster/Adoptive Parent Association |
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| Resources for Foster/ Adoptive Parents |
| We have added links for some of the resources and Publications that may be helpful to all of our Foster/Adoptive Parents. Just clink on the links below to open the information that you need. |
| Adoption Assistance In 1972 Kentucky adopted legislation designed to eliminate barriers that could prevent the adoption of a child with “special needs” by adoptive parents who may have been financially unable to meet the needs of the child. In 1997 when the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) was passed by Congress, more emphasis was placed on permanency for children and the elimination of barriers to adoption for children who were waiting for families. Safety and permanency are the key principles of ASFA and each state is being held accountable for the permanent placement of children. Over the years the legislature has revised Kentucky’s Adoption Assistance Program to improve services and increase the likelihood that a child with “special needs” will grow up in a safe, loving, and permanent home. Many children previously seen as “unadoptable” due to their age, disability, or sibling status are now being placed in families like yours. These “special needs” children will enter your family with histories that include loss, abuse, neglect, emotional and medical problems, or a combination of such factors. You are to be commended for accepting the challenge, and advised to prepare yourself for difficulties. Post-Adoptive services are now available to assist you in caring for these “special needs” children. These services can range from a monthly subsidy to a college tuition waiver. Post-adoptive services are widely recognized by adoption professionals and experienced adoptive families as essential for the successful adoption of children with “special needs”. |
Resource Parent Handbook (Foster Parent Handbook) This handbook was created for your day-to-day use while you care for the foster children in your home. It is designed to give you practical information as well as guidance to making decisions regarding the care of the child in out of home care. Each section contains information on the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Standards of Practice (SOP)—formerly referred to as policies-- in the areas of family preparation, adoption, out of home care and case planning. The Cabinet recognizes the special role that resource parents play in stabilizing the lives of children and takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to those who give so unselfishly to children in need. You provide a valuable service in helping families through temporary difficulties and meeting the needs of children in a time of crisis and change. We offer this handbook as an aid to your role as a resource parent. |
| Adoption Support of Kentucky ASK Program Description: Adoption Support for Kentucky is a consortium of parent-lead adoptive parent support groups throughout the state. Who can be a part of A.S.K.? Any adoptive family may use the services of A.S.K. These support groups are for any parents that have families formed through adoption: state, private, relative, or international. You may have adopted your child as an infant, older child, or part of a sibling group. You may have adopted twenty years ago, had a child placed with you for adoption last week, or still be awaiting placement. |
| Having a Problem with the Quality of Service? DCBS Resouce Parents can file a Service Appeal and contact the Office of the Ombudsman. The number for the Ombudsman is 1-800-372-2973. Download the Service Appeal form (DPP-154) here. It is a MS-Word document. Form DPP-154 |
| LIFE NEEDS A Resource Directory of Services And Opportunities for Northern Kentuckians with Disabilities and Their Families Topics Covered: EARLY CHILDHOOD/SCHOOL AGE SERVICES; EDUCATION/HABILITATION/VOCATIONAL FAMILY/FRIENDS/RECREATION/LEISURE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HEALTH/DENTAL/THERAPEUTIC CARE LEGAL/ADVOCACY SERVICES RESPITE/RESIDENTIAL/COMMUNITYSUPPORT (HOME HEALTH) SOURCES FOR SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORTATION Click Here to Open File |
| Contact Information ASK Harrison, Scott, Bourbon & Nicholas Counties Gerry Whalen 859-234-5454 ext 110 |
| Contact Information ASK Northern KY Sharon Forton 859-380-7325 daveforton@fuse.net |
| Concurrent Planning In the past, child welfare has attempted to rehabilitate parents and then, if those efforts were unsuccessful, to introduce alternative permanency plans (e.g., relative placement, guardianship, adoption, etc.). This is sequential planning. Concurrent Planning provides for parental reunification and rehabilitation efforts while simultaneously developing an alternative permanent plan for the child. This is Concurrent Planning. Click the links below to open information on Concurrent Planning CHFS Info On Concurrent Planning |
Wherever there is a need, Brighton Center has always been there to help! We are a community of support. Over 49,000 individuals and families served annually. 37 different programs support our Northern Kentucky community. Our over 1,300 volunteers help make our community stronger. Child and Youth Services, Counseling, Mental Health and Addictions Disability Services, Emergency Assistance and Food Pantry Employment, Adult Education and Training Housing and Shelter, Parenting Classes, Physical Health Support Groups, Misc. Services For a list of services and providers Please use the link below: CCC Resource Information |
