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The mission of Partners United for Children is to
broaden the awareness of the need for foster
and adoptive parents in the communities it
serves. It is our intent to enhance and
support neighborhood-based, culturally
competent foster and adoptive recruitment and
retention resources for children and youths
entrusted to the state of Connecticut.
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Partners United for Children is a
collaborative reflective of the communities it represents. Most of
our members are: |
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Foster and
adoptive parents |
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Child
placing agencies |
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Private
sector business community |
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Community
service providers |
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Board of
Education |
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City and
state government
State and
local political representatives
Local law
enforcement |
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Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent |
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Complete an inquiry form |
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Attend an open house to learn more |
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Have no protective service history and no
criminal history |
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Attend training once a week for 9 weeks |
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Be in good physical, mental, and emotional
health |
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Have adequate space for a child |
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The Benefits to You |
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A monthly stipend to cover the child's expenses |
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Medical coverage for the child |
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A social worker who will be available to help
with problems |
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A monthly support group meeting of other
parents |
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Ongoing training sessions, workshops, and
conferences |
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A hotline number for emergencies |
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Experiencing the strength of community
involvement |
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Lots of laughs |
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Satisfaction knowing you made a difference in
a child's life |
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ABOUT US