Parent Group Management

Foster and adoptive parent groups can make effective and lasting changes in their local child welfare systems. The following resources are offered  to assist foster and adoptive parents, agencies,  and advocates in developing and sustaining effective parent support groups.

• Who Should Run a Support Group – Parent Run vs. Agency Run Groups (pdf)
• The Nuts and Bolts of Forming a Parent Group (pdf)
• Building Leadership in Your Group
• Growing and Engaging Parent Group Membership (pdf)
• Media Tips for Parent Groups
• Tips and Strategies for Marketing Support Group Events and Services (pdf)
• Grantwriting Tips
• Fundraising Tips: Soliciting donations from local businesses and organizations
• Creating a Virtual Office for Your Parent Group
• Requirements for Creating a Nonprofit Organization
• Parent Group Incorporation Information
• Resources for Non-Profit Organizations from Idealist.org
• Annual Electronic Filing Requirements for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
• NACAC Guide for Starting and Nurturing Parent Groups (pdf)
• Evaluation Survey

Last modified: June 20, 2011

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