Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center

A community and social services organization serving families and youth involved in Washington, DC's child welfare system. It provides resources, community connections, and support for foster, kinship, and adoptive parents. Advocacy ranges from help with individual family concerns to efforts aimed at systemic reform. The organization also supports foster youth through opportunities for connection and practical guidance. Events for families include activities that help children separated from siblings reconnect. Youth programming covers career paths, financial management, self-care, and housing information for life after foster care. Workshops for parents include credit hours toward a fostering license. Its work focuses on empowering families and promoting their long-term stability.