Welcome to the NH Foster & Adoptive Parent Association website!
The NH Foster & Adoptive Parent Association is committed to enhancing the lives of our youth in care and the families who serve our children. NH FAPA supports twelve local associations across the state. These local groups provide direct support, networking, and fun activities for our foster and adoptive families across the state. NH FAPA partners with NH DCYF, local child placing agencies, community organizations and local businesses to provide opportunities so our families can thrive. NH FAPA recognizes the unique challenges and rewards that are presented to foster and adoptive parents. NH FAPA is here to help foster and adoptive families have the strength, the supports and the resources needed to nurture our youth in care! Connect with other foster and adoptive families in New Hampshire today and discover the extraordinary network of supports available to you!
Recent News:
Save the Date!!
Mon, Jul 12 2010 at 02:14pmThe 2010 NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Conference is scheduled for November 6, 2010. This year’s conference theme is: “Weaving Family Tapestries ~ Enriching Lives.” The conference is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to network with other foster and adoptive families, expand your knowledge, and earn your training hours! Some highlights from this year’s eight fun and interesting workshops include: Structured Parenting; Panel of Birth and Foster Parents; Rewards and Challenges of Relative Care giving; and Social Networking Concerns. Great baskets will be raffled off throughout the day, as well as additional end of the day fantastic prizes! The conference will be held at the Grappone Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Childcare is available through a convenient arrangement with a Concord childcare center. Conference registrations will begin in October, 2010. Check back for registration information!