Meet The Indiana Department of Child Services New Director

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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

 

Senator Jon Ford Authors Foster Parent Bill Of Rights

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.

 

Adoption Education Event – Riverbend Market Harvest Festival – Mt. Vernon

Join the community at the final Riverbend Market for 2017, hosted by the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Sponsored by Bud’s Hardware. Enjoy a night at the riverfront with shopping, live music, food booths, and kids activities.

The Indiana Adoption Program will have an information table, where anyone interested in adopting children from the foster care system can meet with an Adoption Champion to have their questions answered and receive free materials on adoption.

Adoption Education Event – Spencer County Octoberfest – Grandview

This family-friendly event features tons of kids’ activities, including pumpkin painting, kids’ fall crafts, and a Halloween party pageant. Other activities include an auction, High Point Series Demolition Derby, food vendors, and more!

Admission to the Spencer County Octoberfest is $5.00; children under 6 get in FREE. Adoption information is FREE.

The Indiana Adoption Program will have an information table where anyone interested in adopting children from the foster care system can meet with an Adoption Champion to have their questions answered and receive free materials on adoption.

National Adoption Month Celebration – Evansville

 

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).

National Adoption Month Celebration – Rockport

 

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).

National Adoption Month Celebration – Jasper

 

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).

National Adoption Month Celebration – Jeffersonville

 

November is National Adoption Month, and this is Judge Carmichael’s Adoption Day! 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).

National Adoption Month Celebration – Versailles

 

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).

National Adoption Month Celebration – Vernon

 

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).