Foster Parent
Rights and Responsibilities

Foster Parent Legal Rights in New York State

Legal Status and Legal Rights of Foster Parents - Michael Neff, Esq.

NYS Foster Parent Rights re: Decertification of Foster Boarding Homes

Foster Parent Rights in Adminsitrative Proceedings

The Rights of Foster Parents in New York State- Margaret M. Burt, Esq.

Foster Parents Advocacy in Permanency Hearings - Margaret M. Burt, Esq.

Legal Rights of Foster Parents: Insight and Analysis - Margaret M. Burt, Esq.

Guidelines on Information to be Shared with Foster & Adoptive Parents - Tompkins Co., NY DSS

NYS Foster Parent Association Manifesto on Foster Parent Roles

Foster Parent Bill of Rights Information

The Coalition encourages foster/adoptive parent associations throughout New York to work for a Bill of Rights in your county and/or agency. Not only will you have an important accountability document, but in the process you will have educated local decision makers and the community about the challenges and joys of foster parenting, and opened their eyes to the realities of the needs of today's children and families. The Coalition will be happy to help in any way! The following examples below may assist you in thinking about issues a foster parent Bill of Rights could address.

Resources on Foster Parent Rights - Casey Family Programs

Foster Parent Bill of Rights - Dutchess County, New York

Statement of Rights and Responsibilities - Washington State Department Of Social Services

Foster Parent Bill of Rights - San Mateo County, California

State of Missouri Legislation - See Pages 13-15

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01/31/2008