November 14, 2017November 6, 2017 by Kristi_Cundiff

J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network and renowned investor, strategic advisor, and networking expert, used her recent travels to Indiana to host a dinner for IFAAP members at Buca di Beppo in Indianapolis. Kelly shared her secrets for building a dream network, as well as several development ideas to help our nonprofit grow.

We deeply appreciate Kelly’s support and generosity, and plan to schedule her for a future fundraising event. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar and Facebook Group for details.

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IFAAP CEO Kristi Cundiff presented Governor Eric Holcomb an IFAAP Baseball Jersey while attending a luncheon at the Governor’s Residence. The luncheon was a chance to meet New DCS Director Terry Stigdon. Other leaders from community partnering organizations were invited to participate in a group discussion on the current problems surrounding DCS and what they believe to be the solutions. IFAAP CEO addressed the lack of child care funding as a priority for the foster parents.

J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network and renowned investor, strategic advisor, and networking expert, used her recent travels to Indiana to host a dinner for IFAAP members at Buca di Beppo in Indianapolis. Kelly shared her secrets for building a dream network, as well as several development ideas to help our nonprofit grow.

We deeply appreciate Kelly’s support and generosity, and plan to schedule her for a future fundraising event. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar and Facebook Group for details.

IFAAP is EXCITED to announce Senator Jon Ford from the 38th District has Authored Senate Bill 233 FOSTER PARENT BILL OF RIGHTS.  IFAAP CEO Kristi Cundiff and members have had several meetings with Senator Ford concerning the struggles that foster parents face in Indiana while trying to provide the best possible care for their foster children. Senator Ford has always taken the time out of his busy schedule to meet with us.

To view more on the Foster Parent Bill of Rights click on this link.

IFAAP members Heidi Curtis and Ernie Shearer, along with CEO Kristi Cundiff advocated for Foster Children at the Indiana State Capitol by handing out Paper Angels to State Senators.  Foster Children are often referred to as “Paper Angels” because of the large file folders full of paper documents with their name on them. Each Paper Angel had a specific foster child’s initials, age, and length of time the child has been in foster care.  Also attached was a verse to the song “Paper Angels” sung by former foster youth and Country Singer Jimmy Wayne. IFAAP Members hoped the Paper Angels would bring awareness to lawmakers of the emotional journey of a foster child.

October 30, 2017August 29, 2017 by Kristi_Cundiff

Members of IFAAP met with Senator Ron Grooms (seated at left) and Senator Jon Ford (seated at right) at the Indiana State Capitol today. Our group was very grateful for the opportunity to share information and ideas to help support foster children and the families who care for them. We discussed the following IFAAP priorities:

1. Invest & Protect
   • Child care financial assistance, where we shared results of our IFAAP survey feedback that many foster parents would take, or consider taking, more children if there were funding for child care
   • Car seat safety and certification, to prevent car seat-related tragedies like Major Maxie’s
2. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
   • We discussed the importance of having school and day care personnel TIC-trained so they know how to best work with children who have experienced trauma and are unable to effectively communicate their feelings
   • We highlighted the value of becoming a TIC state to attract providers and facilities who specialize in TIC
3. Follow the Fed
   • We talked about the importance of DCS adhering to the SAFE Families Act termination guidelines to get children into permanent homes more quickly to give them stability

Thank you to all of our members who took time out of their busy schedules to advocate for children and make a difference.

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IFAAP is looking forward and meeting the Indiana Department of Child Services New Director Terry Stigdon. We will work with Director Stigdon to bring about positive changes for the Foster Children of Indiana and the families who care for them.

IFAAP Welcome’s Director Terry Stigdon! For more on this story click on this link. http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/37154004/holcomb-names-dcs-director-calls-for-department-review

February 26, 2018 by IFAAP Administrator

IFAAP CEO Kristi Cundiff speaks at Northside Community UMC.

 Pastor Clark Cowden and his amazing congregation for welcoming the IFAAP Clothing Closet into their church. I am so excited for support and future activities at Northside for Foster and Adoptive Children and the families who care for them. Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

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IFAAP members learned how to make Origami Paper Angels from Northside Community UMC Member Scott Horton. Foster Children are often referred to as “Paper Angels” because of the large file folders full of paper documents with their name on them. Each Paper Angel had a specific foster child’s initials, age, and length of time the child has been in foster care.  Also attached was a verse to the song “Paper Angels” sung by former foster youth and Country Singer Jimmy Wayne. The Paper Angels will be passed out to lawmakers at the Indiana State Capitol.

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

November is National Adoption Month! Indiana Adoption Program events this month will celebrate families who have adopted, families who are in the process of adopting, or individuals/families who are interested in learning more about adoption. An Adoption Champion will be available to provide more information (unless otherwise noted).

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