Agencies
Existing foster care agencies and support structures have helped lay the groundwork for foster care and are doing great work daily. Foster Coalition helps facilitate agency and organizational impact to a heightened degree. If you need additional support as a foster parent or foster family, connecting with Foster Coalition can help link you with the resources you need. We work with community partners—churches, nonprofits, organizations, existing agencies, and more—to provide focused support for the foster care system and for foster families. Additional resources, reading materials, and community partners are listed below.
Additional Resources
The Adoption Law Firm
Agape
Alabama Baptist Children’s Home
Alabama CASA
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Alabama Department of Youth Services
The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
Alabama Law Enforcement Homeland Security Department
Alabama Medicaid
The Alabama State Department of Investigation
Alabaster City Schools
The American Legion Department of Alabama
The Arc of Shelby County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Bradford Health Services
CASA of Cheaha Region (Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talledega Counties)
CASA of Cullman County
CASA of Shelby County
Central Alabama Wellness
Childcare Resources
Childhaven Inc.
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
Children’s Policy Council – Jefferson County
Children’s Policy Council – Shelby County
Christ Health Center
The Day Program
Family Connection
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Birmingham
FOCUS Program
Foster Care to Success | Information for Students
Garrett’s Place
Heart Gallery of Alabama
Hearts of Wheels
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
HIPPY
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
King’s Home
Kinship Families and Guardians (AFAPA)
afapa.org
Lifeline
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Ministry Safe Alabama – Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Mission Alabama
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Alabama
National Council on the Aging
National Institute of Mental Health
Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church
Owen’s House
Pelham City Schools
Raleigh’s Place
Safe House
Second Shift
Shelby Baptist Association
Shelby County Board of Education
Shelby County Department of Human Resources
Shelby County Foster Parent Association
Shelby County Health Department
United Ability
Vineyard Family Services
Workforce Training Center – Alabama
Further Reading
Foster Coalition does not endorse any products or services listed below. This is simply a list of websites and other resources that may be of interest to foster families.
Ready Or Not: Thirty Days of Discovery for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Pam Parish
The Connected Child
Karyn Purvis, PhD
No Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Dan J. Siegel, M.D., Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Ready Or Not for Battle-Weary Parents
Pam Parish
The Foster Parenting Manual
John DeGarmo, PhD
Faith & Foster Care: How We Impact God’s Kingdom
John DeGarmo, PhD
Parenting From The Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.
Parenting The Hurt Child
Gregory Keck, PhD, Regina M. Kupecky, LCW
Reframing Foster Care
Jason Johnson
The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide: How to Heal Your Child’s Trauma and Loss
Carol Lozier, MSW, LCSW
The Out-of-Sync Child
Carole Kranowitz, M.A.
The Out-of Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Carol Kranowitz, M.A.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Dan Siegel, M.D.
Wounded Children, Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Families
Jayne Schooler, Betsy Smalley, LSW, and Timothy Callahan, PsyD
Online Resources for Foster & Adoptive Families
Local Ministry & Support Resources (Birmingham, AL)
Foster Aid Ministry – St. Clair County
FOSTER CHILDREN | Foster Aid Ministry
The Hangar – Shelby County
Shelby County Foster Parent Association | Facebook
Kids Connection – Homewood, AL
Finding Support for Foster Families
It can be dizzying trying to find support for your foster family. Foster Coalition works to connect you with existing foster care support systems and provide resources as needed. Additionally, Foster Coalition works closely with adoption and respite care networks to establish methods of care for those in need. These include foster families, siblings in separation, adoptive families, and more. Connect with us to learn more about available resources. If you are looking to support the foster care system and those involved, visit our “How to Help” page or contact Foster Coalition to find an impact method that resonates with you.