Foster and adoptive families have a difficult, but rewarding job. The Association runs a variety of support programs to help foster and adoptive families meet the challenges of parenting Connecticut's kids.

Buddy System
This is a peer support program that pairs newly licensed families with experienced foster or adoptive parents for not less than six months. If you would like to learn more about obtaining a buddy or about being a buddy, please email us at buddies@cafap.com or phone us at 860.258.3400.

Area Support Liaisons
The Liaisons are available to help families with any questions or problems they may have regarding foster or adoptive care issues. Please click for the list of Liaisons.

Twenty-four Hour Helpline
The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PLease call if you have a question or need to talk to someone who understands. We can provide information, help clarify an issue or just lend a sympathetic ear. The call is toll free and confidential. Call 1.888.CAFAP80 or 1.888.223.2780

Cooperative Adoption Project
The Association provides attorneys at no cost to represent foster/pre-adoptive parents who are considering entering into an open adoption agreement with biological parents of children in DCF custody. Please click for more information.

Children's Fund
The Association maintains a fund, comprised of grants and donations, to be used to provide support for foster and adoptive children within their communities. Please click for more information.

Current Listing of Parent Support Groups