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University of Phoenix & NFPA - Partners in Education

Scholarships for Foster Youth and Foster Parents available
Deadline to apply is July 23rd, 2010

The University of Phoenix has offered 50 scholarships to alumnus of foster care and foster parent the opportunity to earn a college degree under the banner of the University's First Chance Scholarship program. This degree program is for a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. The NFPA has now partnered with the Foster Care Alumni of America to offer these scholarships nationwide.

Please go to the nfpaonline.org website for complete instructions and the complete application and the nfpa membership application.

Click here for a copy of AFAPA Brochure

Click here to donate to AFAPA with PayPal or credit card to help with the purchase of enclosed trailer to carry donations to foster parents around the state.

AFAPA now on facebook. Just search for email address buddy@afapa.org or by Alabama Foster Parents page.

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Welcome to the Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Website
For information call 1-888-545-2372 or 256-796-7351
Fax # 1-775-667-8282 or 1-888-545-2372

Want to make a difference in the life of a child call us today to learn how

AFAPA's Goals are:
 
  • Advocate on behalf of foster and adoptive parents.
  • Provide and promote quality training and education.
  • Promote the development of local foster and / or adoptive parent associations throughout the state.
  • Develop partnerships with other child advocacy agencies and organizations.
  • Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents.
  • Inform foster and adoptive parents and others of the general public of current information pertaining to the well-being of children in care and their families
  • Develop ways to track and increase the number of foster family and adoptive homes.
  • Maintain a secure financial base to support association goals.
  • Develop a resource network for foster and adoptive parents.
 
Some of the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association values and beliefs are:
 
  • Treating children and families with dignity and respect.
  • Providing safe living environments for Alabama's children.
  • Promoting respectful partnerships between foster and adoptive families and local and state agencies.
  • Encouraging child-driven, goal oriented decision making.
  • Provide pertinent training and education.
  • Promoting a fair and equitable system of financial support for Alabama's children.
  • Having a financially visible and accountable organization.
  • Appreciating the unique cultural and ethnic difference of the families we serve.

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AFAPA Toll Free number1-888-545-2372