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Child Welfare Services Guide
Resource Family Approval Tool Kit
Families who wish to foster children not related to them and relative/kin caregivers must go through a state regulated licensing process administered by Napa CWS and regulated by California Code of Regulations and the California Health and Safety Codes.
Pre-Service Training for New Applicants
Training Resources for RFA Families
- Foster Youth Bill of Rights and Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Training
- Via Zoom Platform
- Presented by: The California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson’s (OFCO)
- Registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom
- Printable Flyer: Foster Youth Bill of Rights and Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard Training
FKCE-Los Medanos College Training Opportunities
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP)
- Training opportunities that focus on foster youth and those who support them.
View details and register for all FYSCP events on the Hub Events page.
Aldea Training Opportunities
- There is No Such Thing as a Child Prostitute: Recognizing and Working with CSEC Youth
Zoom Training
March 15, 2022
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration: Meeting Registration-Zoom
Printable Flyer - Positive Discipline Techniques with Foster Youth
Zoom Training
March 22, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration: Meeting Registration-Zoom
Printable Flyer - How to Create House Rules that Work for You
Zoom Training
March 30, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration: Meeting Registration-Zoom
Printable Flyer
Family College Financial Aid Overview (video)
Presentación Para Familias de Ayuda Financiera (video)
The Challenges of Parenting Through Trauma (Advanced Training video)
Annual Training Log
- Use this form to log the 8 mandatory annual training hours.
Health Contact Form
First 30 days of Health Care
A child has been placed in your home. This guide outlines steps you need to take within the first 30 days of the child being placed in your home regarding the child’s medical care.
Support Groups
There are many support groups available to Resource Parents. Find information on Kincare Support Group, Adoption Support, Challenging Behavior, Resource Parent Mentors, and Resource Parent Support.
Alternatives for Better Living
Alternatives provides anger management, parenting and substance abuse education and counseling in Napa California. They work with both adults and adolescents.
Community Resources for Children (CRC)
CRC offers assistance with finding and paying for childcare, and a toy library.
3299 Claremont Way
Suite 1
Napa, CA 94558
Cope Family Center
If your family needs help with parenting or is facing economic challenges.
707 Randolph St.
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-252-1123
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA is staffed by volunteers who focus on what is best for the child. They maintain regular visits and contact and submit reports to the court.
1804 Soscol Avenue
Suite 201
Napa, CA 94559
Expressions of Hope
Respite pay, furniture, and clothes/diapers for foster kids, meal delivered during first week of new placement
Foster & Kinship Care Education
Foster and Kinship Care Education, offered through Napa Valley College
Katie A / Pathways to Well Being
Napa County mental health program for youth in foster care or juvenile probation
LGBTQ Connection
Support and counseling for youth and families, training for parents/community
780 Lincoln Avenue
Napa, CA 94558
Lilliput
Kinship and post-adoption support, therapy, and activities
3299 Claremont Way
Suite 3
Napa, CA 94558
Napa County Family & Foster Care Association
A non-profit organization that offers support, training, and activities for resource families. Sign up for their mailing list to receive information about events and trainings open to all resource families.
Parents Can
Advocate and support for biological parents. They also offer trainings, have support groups, and offer support in special education and Individualized Education Program (IEP) for kids with special needs.
1909 Jefferson Street
Napa, CA 94559
VOICES
Support, life skills, and activities for emancipated foster youth
780 Lincoln Avenue
Napa, CA 94558
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Child Welfare Services
Physical Address
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: 707-253-4744Fax: 707-259-8310
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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24 Hour Child Abuse Emergency Response Hotline
Local Calls: 707-253-4262
Toll Free: 800-464-4216
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
CALL OR TEXT:
- 1-833-939-FURS
(1-833-939-3877)