IFAPA - A Resource for Iowa’s Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families
The Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association is a non-profit organization serving as a resource to foster, adoptive and kinship families in Iowa. Membership with IFAPA is free for Iowa's foster, adoptive and kinship families. IFAPA provides training, peer support and resources to promote safety, permanency and well-being for Iowa’s children. Read more »
Upcoming Training Schedule
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Beyond Consequences: A Love Based Approach to Helping Children with
Severe Behaviors
Marshalltown, 9:00am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
Caring for Children Who Have
Experienced Trauma (Modules 5-8)
Ankeny, 8:30am-5pm (7 hours credit)
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Snakes, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails...
Raising Boys
Ames, 9am-12:15pm (3 hours credit)
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice...
Raising Girls
Ames, 1:30pm-4:45pm (3 hours credit)
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Dangerous Playgrounds - Drug Awareness & Trends
Ankeny, 9am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
People of Color: Skin & Hair Care
Cedar Rapids, 9am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
Snakes, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails...
Raising Boys
Dubuque, 9am-12:15pm (3 hours credit)
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice...
Raising Girls
Dubuque, 1:30pm-4:45pm (3 hours credit)
Responding to Cultural Differences - What's a Parent to Do?
Sioux City, 9am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
IFAPA Spring Conference
Altoona, 8:30am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
IFAPA Spring Conference
Altoona, 8:30am-4:30pm (6 hours credit)
To register for one of the above classes,
call
800-277-8145 ext. 1 or register here.
Current News
IFAPA's Online Discussion Group for Parents
Did you know IFAPA has an online discussion group for parents? A listserv is an online discussion group which will allow parents the opportunity to discuss issues, ask questions, share resources, connect with families with common interests, etc. Sign up today and start taking advantage of this free resource! MORE INFO
Free IFAPA Publications
IFAPA publishes a variety of resource booklets for foster, adoptive and kinship parents to enhance their parenting skills. All publications are free of charge to Iowa families and social workers. Families/workers can READ BOOKLETS ONLINE or REQUEST FREE BOOKLETS VIA MAIL.
IFAPA Spring Conference
The 2012 Spring Conference will be held on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at the Adventureland Resort in Altoona. To register for this conference, please complete the registration form at the end of the conference booklet and mail to IFAPA or REGISTER & PAY ONLINE. The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 14th. All registrations must be postmarked or dropped off at the office (between 8am-5pm) by Tues., Feb.14th. VIEW CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
IFAPA Legislative Breakfast
IFAPA will be hosting our Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, February 16 at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines.
Iowa’s foster, adoptive and kinship families are improving the child welfare and child protective system by advocating for positive change. In these tough financial times it is imperative that IFAPA members keep their legislators informed on the issues facing children in their care. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to IFAPA at 800-277-8145x4. READ IFAPA'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
