by MRPA Team | Aug 28, 2020 | Foster Care News, Policy
The Maryland DHS has updated policy CW-SSA #20-12 Child Care Services for Foster Children. Download your copy HERE. This link will automatically download the policy in PDF form. To visit the page where this policy is located, click HERE. We encourage Maryland Public...
by MRPA Team | Aug 25, 2020 | COVID-19
If you have not yet responded, please do so by Wednesday evening, 8/26! The Maryland Resource Parents Association has heard that many foster parents have issues with childcare, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey is an attempt to collect...
by MRPA Team | Aug 14, 2020 | Seminar
Seminar Announcement Please join us for a live interactive webinar on the MD Education & Training Voucher (ETV) and the MD Tuition Waiver Programs for foster children. The Webinar will also provide general education information. Both sessions will cover the same...
by MRPA Team | Aug 13, 2020 | COVID-19
The Maryland Resource Parents Association has heard that many foster parents have issues with childcare, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey is an attempt to collect data and stories to help with our advocacy efforts with counties and the...
by MRPA Team | Aug 12, 2020 | Resource Parent News
The MRPA is delighted to share the personal Foster-to-Adoption story of Katie Fitzsimmons, President of the Anne Arundel County Foster Parent Association. . (Shared from the most recent newsletter of the AACFPA) This month we adopted our Foster Son. He was our first...
by MRPA Team | Jun 30, 2020 | COVID-19
Have you received an Economic Impact Payment in Error? Foster Parents who have foster children moving in and out of their homes may be in the position of having received a stimulus payment for a child no longer in their care. The following guidelines can help us make...
by MRPA Team | Jun 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
The Maryland DHS has shared the following documents as a resource for foster families who are about to resume In-Person visitations. Click the title to view or download the document. CW Services COVID-19 Stage 2 Guidance Memo DHS/SSA Protocol and Procedures for...
by MRPA Team | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Tackling a lower-profile issue for the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at strengthening child-welfare programs nationwide. It comes as child-protection agencies across the U.S. struggle with effects related...
by MRPA Team | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19
Resource Parent conferences are hosted semi annually through a partnership between the Child Welfare Academy, Maryland Resource Parent Association, Maryland DHS, and the local Departments of Social Services. Given ongoing health concerns about large trainings and...
by MRPA Team | Jun 22, 2020 | COVID-19
We would like to invite you to respond to a survey that is being conducted as a joint effort between MARFY (Maryland Association for Resource Families and Youth) and the MRPA. We know there have been lots of changes since the pandemic and we want your feedback! We...
