You can view NFAPA publications by clicking on the link below. These publications can be viewed by using Adobe Acrobat.

Resource Parent Handbook serves as a guide for all resource parents and is a useful in understanding the foster care system.

Dealing with Assessments in Foster Homes is a useful tool for resource families to understand the process in which Protection and Safety workers assess a resource family and/or home due to claims of child abuse and neglect.

NEW! Resource Parent Guide to Record Keeping is a tool to help resource parents in gathering, documenting and sharing information that is crucial in organizing important information for each child living in foster care. It is our responsibility to ensure that each child in our case has accurate records of their lives. This communication tool will make sure that children are receiving services and representation to their healthy growth and development. NFAPA encourages all resource parents to begin documentation on each child in their care. This guidebook provides the tools necessary to complete documentation. This publication is available for sale by calling the office at 1-877-257-0176. Cost $

Each year, NFAPA receives several calls relating to tax preparation for foster and adoptive parents. Should you have questions relating to tax preparation, please visit the Casey Family Programs website to view the guide "Federal Tax Benefits for Foster and Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers:

http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/FederalTaxBenefits2003.htm.