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The Jackson County Foster Parent Association holds monthly training along with the association meeting. We meet at Kid Time-Discovery Zone the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. This is a great way to connect with other Foster parents and get those training hours you need.
June 12th
Rogue Valley Wraparound Collaborative will be in to discuss this project that gives power to the family and security to the child.
July 14th
The Jackson County Home Builders Association BBQ Picnic at Don Jones Park.
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Forms
Forms are pdf's and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
- Medication Log
- Notice of Claim Risk Management
- On-Going Training Report for Credit
- Visitation Observation Report
- Mileage Form
- Medical Transport
- Direct Deposit Authorization Instructions
Please print out the above form, complete and return to your caseworker.
Other Oregon DHS Forms are located at: Oregon DHS: Publications
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
FOSTER PARENT BILL OF RIGHTS
A foster parent has the right to: Be treated with dignity, respect and trust as a member of a team, including respect for the family values and routines of the foster parent.
2 Be included as a valued member of a team that provides care and planning for a foster child placed in the home of the foster parent.
3 Receive support services, as resources permit, from the Department of Human Services that are designed to assist in the care of the foster child placed in the home of the foster parent.
4 Be informed of any condition that relates solely to a foster child placed in the home of the foster parent that may jeopardize the health or safety of the foster parent or other members of the home or alter the manner in which foster care should be provided to the foster child. The information shall include complete access to written reports, psychological evaluations and diagnoses that relate solely to a foster child placed in the home of the foster parent provided that confidential information given to a foster parent must be kept confidential by the foster parent, except as necessary to promote or to protect the health and welfare of the foster child and the community.
5 Have input into a permanency plan for a foster child placed in the home of the foster parent.
6 Receive assistance from the department in dealing with family loss and separation when the foster child leaves the home of the foster parent.
7 Be informed of all policies and procedures of the department that relate to the role of the foster parent.
8 Be informed of how to receive services and to have access to department personnel or service providers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
9 Initiate an inactive referral status for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 12 months, to allow a foster parent relief from caring for foster children.
10 Not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
11 Be notified of the foster parent’s right to limited participation in proceedings in the juvenile court and provided with an explanation of that right.
Mission Statement: The mission of the JCFPA is to empower, support and advocate for foster, adoptive and relative families who enrich the quality of life for Jackson County children.
Purpose: The purpose of the JCFPA is to benefit and improve the quality of life for children that are involved in the foster care system. The JCFPA provides meaningful support for foster, adoptive and relative families. We encourage and promote community awareness, work to improve education/training and communication between foster, adoptive and relative families and child welfare agency staff as well as other community entities. The JCFPA encourages recruitment and retention of foster, adoptive, and relative homes. We are dedicated and committed to enhancing benefits and programs made available to all foster, adoptive and relative families.