Colorado State Foster Parent Association

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Colorado State Foster
Parent Association

CSFPA has been supporting foster, kinship and adoptive families in Colorado for over 40 years.

CSFPA is a voice for all foster, kinship and adoptive families in Colorado. We provide key services to these special families by providing education programs, support referrals, and advocacy.

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RESCHEDULED EVENT - FEBRUARY'S FIRST FRIDAY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 6, 2020. PLEASE READ BELOW:

March First Friday Topic:

Creating a Positive Relationship with your Case Worker

We have rescheduled the cancelled February First Friday workshop for March!

Due to our beautiful Colorado weather, we had to cancel our February workshop. We have rescheduled it for our March workshop and will allow additional registrations for this one First Friday event.

As we move forward, CSFPA will host monthly two hour workshops exclusively for foster and kinship parents the first Friday of each month. Topics will be pertinent, poignant and timely. The environment will be foster/kinship parent-only, content-based, open and inclusive! Coffee and lite refreshments will be provided (not a breakfast so please be sure to eat at home).

March 2020 First Friday details:

March 6, 2020

Time: 10 am - Noon (We start on time & end on time)

Location: Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St, Northglenn, 80234

Cost: $5 for CSFPA members, $10 for non members

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Included: Coffee provided, lite snack, participation/completion certificate, great discussion with other parents! Great location and plenty of parking.

Not Included: Child care! Please note, in order to protect the learning environment, children/infants are NOT permitted in the training sessions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Earn two hours credit in a safe and open environment with other foster/kinship parents!

SAVE THESE DATES FOR FUTURE FIRST FRIDAYS!

April 3rd
May 1st
June 5th

Parents with Altitude

Parents with Altitude is a private Facebook group for foster/kinship parents only.

It is a great place to ask questions, share experiences, seek advice and support in a safe and confidential environment.

Learn more and request access

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Who is CSFPA?

The Colorado State Foster Parent Association goals:

Conduct high quality education programs for foster/kinship parents that address the latest in social, physical/mental health, and developmental needs of children in placement by utilizing multiple mediums in order to truly be inclusive of the foster and kinship parents that CSFPA serves throughout the state;
Provide members with resources and benefits that support the entire family throughout placement and into permanency;
Advocate for public policy by participating in state, regional and national child welfare committees and task forces that support foster parent related issues, child welfare issues and issues concerning children in placement;
Conduct ongoing public relations efforts in order to better educate the community and general public of the needs of foster children and the need for foster parents including foster parent recruitment;
Develop strong community partnerships that support the association’s objectives and programs and target population.