Agencies

Agencies & Organizations

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

theadoptionfirm.com

 

Agape

agapeforchildren.org

 

Alabama Baptist Children’s Home

alabamachild.org

 

Alabama CASA

alabamacasa.org

 

Alabama Department of Human Resources

dhr.alabama.gov

 

Alabama Department of Mental Health

mh.alabama.gov

 

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

rehab.alabama.gov

 

Alabama Department of Youth Services

dys.alabama.gov

 

The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

afapa.org

 

Alabama Law Enforcement Homeland Security Department

alea.gov

 

Alabama Medicaid

medicaid.alabama.gov

 

The Alabama State Department of Investigation

alea.gov/sbi

 

Alabaster City Schools

acsboe.org

 

The American Legion Department of Alabama

legional.org

 

The Arc of Shelby County

thearcofshelby.org

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama

bbbofalabama.org

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham

bbbsbhm.org

 

Bradford Health Services

bradfordhealth.org

 

CASA of Cheaha Region (Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talledega Counties)

cheahacasa.org

 

CASA of Cullman County

cullmancaringforkids.com

 

CASA of Shelby County

casaofshelbycounty.org

 

Central Alabama Wellness

centralalabamawellness.org

 

Childcare Resources

ccr-bhm.org

 

Childhaven Inc.

childhaven.com

 

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama

childrensaid.org

 

Children’s of Alabama

childrensal.org

 

Children’s Policy Council – Jefferson County

alcpc.org

 

Children’s Policy Council – Shelby County

alcpc.org/shelby

 

Christ Health Center

christhealthcenter.org

 

The Day Program

thedayprogram.com

 

Family Connection

familyconnection-inc.org

 

Family Guidance Center of Alabama

familyguidancecenter.org

 

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Birmingham

fbi.gov

 

FOCUS Program

thefocusprogram.com

 

Foster Care to Success | Information for Students

fc2success.org

 

Garrett’s Place

garrettsplace.org

 

Heart Gallery of Alabama

heartgalleryalabama.com

 

Hearts of Wheels

heartsofwheels.org

 

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

HillCrestBHS.com

 

HIPPY

hippyspringboard.org

 

Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

hicaalabama.org

 

King’s Home

kingshome.com

 

Kinship Families and Guardians (AFAPA)
afapa.org

 

Lifeline

lifelinechild.org

 

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging

m4a.org

 

Ministry Safe Alabama – Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions

ministrysafe.com

 

Mission Alabama

missionalabama.org

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Alabama

namialabama.org

 

National Council on the Aging

ncoa.org

 

National Institute of Mental Health

nih.gov

 

Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church

ompc.org

 

Owen’s House

owenshouse.org

 

Pelham City Schools

pelhamcityschools.org

 

Raleigh’s Place

raleighsplace.org

 

Safe House

safehouse.org

 

Second Shift

secondshiftalabama.org

 

Shelby Baptist Association

shelbybaptist.org

 

Shelby County Board of Education

shelbyed.k12.al.us

 

Shelby County Department of Human Resources

welfareoffices.org

 

Shelby County Foster Parent Association

shelbycountyfosterparents.org

 

Shelby County Health Department

alabamapublichealth.gov

 

United Ability

unitedability.org

 

Vineyard Family Services

vfsdads.com

 

Workforce Training Center – Alabama

aidt.edu

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

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

Kids Connection | Facebook

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.