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About Me

The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is a non-profit agency, founded in 1989 with the support of the United Way of Greater St. Louis.
At our agency we do two things:
Recruitment: We are one of the area’s largest recruiter of foster/adoptive homes because of our partnerships with the local media, including KSDK and 13 local newspapers.
Resource Center: Foster and adoptive parenting is a rewarding—but demanding—job. We offer many supports to parents, including support groups, training, advocacy, newsletters, a resale shop, and the Little Wishes program.
The Coalition is made up of 38 member agencies, including the area’s most-respected public and private agencies. Our staff is made up of foster/adoptive parents and child welfare professionals with a broad range of expertise. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) agency, we are overseen by a Board of Directors. The board is made up of a variety of corporate and child welfare representatives, many of whom are foster/adoptive parents.
We are committed to fiscal responsibility, and are proud to be recognized by the Better Business Bureau as an honor roll charity. Also, as a member agency of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, we are required to meet rigorous financial and programmatic outcomes.

My Interests

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To learn more about adoption, becoming a foster parent, or volunteering your time, contact:

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
111 N. 7th Street, Suite 402
Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373)
www.foster-adopt.org

My Blog

Additions to the Transportation Policy

Childrens Division Policy Hot Topic: Additions to the Transportation Policy Mileage reimbursement for transportation costs will now include reimbursement for youth in Independent Living Arrangement (...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:12:00 GMT

Anxiety and Depression in Children

Anxiety and Depression in ChildrenChildren experience depression and anxiety. The internet is filled with articles, information and opinions about anxiety and depression in children. I have selected a...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:11:00 GMT

Dear Educational Advocate:

Dear Leslie,The school my child attends has talked about the Response-to-Intervention (RTI) model to help children who are having difficulties. Do you have some information about this model? ThanksJoe...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:34:00 GMT

Mother's Day Card Campaign! Help our foster children!

So Every Child can have A Place To Call Home!Click Here to Order your cards TODAY!Honor your mother - or the person who mothered you - by making a tax-deductible donation to Foster and Adoptive Care C...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:31:00 GMT

Jan. 23rd: Happy Hour for Happy Home

01.23.09 / 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Old Rock House, 1200 South 7th Street, 63104$25 Per Ticket:  Wine, Beer, Appetizers and Entertainment Provided.  Proceeds to benefit the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalit...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:00 GMT

Dear Denise, (MO Tax Credit)

Dear Denise, A friend told me that adoptive parents in Missouri can get astate tax credit in addition to the federal. When I called my subsidy worker hesaid I didnt qualify. Who is right?Credit Con...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:50:00 GMT

Dear Educational Advocate...

Dear Educational Advocate, ....There was an article in the Post about educational surrogates needed for foster children. Can you give me more information? I thought case managers made the educationa...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:49:00 GMT

Federal Tax Credit Info

The following information is not to be construed as legal advice.  It is always advisable to consult a tax professional with individual questions.  Beginning in 2003, families adopting a child with sp...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:47:00 GMT

Hot Topic: Mental/Behavioral Health Resources

Hot Topic: Mental/Behavioral Health ResourcesTwo new links from theDepartment of Mental Health Network of Care have been added to the Children..'..s Division Intranet and Internet pages. TheIntranet l...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Seeking: A Christmas Miracle... Do they really exist?

MEDIA ADIVIORY....FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE....December 20, 2008CONTACT: Heather KemperDirector of Public Relations314.367.8373 2 Days& Over 3,500 Foster Child Wishes to Grant.Foster & Adoptive Care Coali...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:52:00 GMT