Website Resources

Local
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First 5 Tulare County

The vision of First 5 Tulare County is that the children of Tulare County will thrive in supportive environments and enter school healthy and ready to learn.
www.first5tc.org

United Way of Tulare County

The United Way of Tulare County works to maximize resources for the benefit of individuals and communities of Tulare County.
www.unitedwaytc.org

Tulare County Health and Human Services

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) provides a full range of services to our community. If you don't know where to turn, we're here for you. This site provides information about who we are, health care, building a career within our Agency, finding assistance to take care of your family and ways to teach your children good habits to give them a healthier future.
www.tularehhsa.org

FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Program provides quality education and support activities to the caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth.

FKCE provides free classes, workshops and conferences in Tulare and Kings Counties in Central California.

Our programs are designed with Foster and Kinship Care providers in mind, helping to bridge the gap between questions and answers.  The classes are open to the general public, and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted.

FKCE Classes, Workshops & Events

FKCE Lending Library

Independent Living Program (ILP)

FKCE/ILP Advisory Board

For more information, please contact Linda Paredez, FKCE/ILP Director:
By Phone: (559) 737-4842
By Fax:  (559) 730-3797
By E-mail: lindap@cos.edu

State
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California CASA

The mission of California CASA Association is to enhance and strengthen CASA in California and support individual programs in their efforts to provide quality advocacy services to all abused and neglected children in the juvenile courts through the use of trained volunteers.
www.californiacasa.org

The California Partnership for Children

The California Partnership for Children serves as the umbrella organization for the Children's Research Institute of California, the California Children's Lobby, and the University of California, Berkeley's Children and Youth Policy Project, all of which provide programs and policy recommendations that serve at-risk youth and families in California. The principle mission of the Partnership is to protect and improve the quality of life of all of California's children. www.g2t.org/cpc.cfm

Judicial Council of California
Chaired by the Chief Justice, the Judicial Council of California is responsible for improving the administration of justice in California. Established in 1926 by article VI, section 6 of the state Constitution, the council provides guidelines to the courts, make recommendations annually to the Governor and Legislature, and adopts and revises California Rules of Court in the areas of court administration, practice, and procedure.
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/jc/about.htm

National
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Children Now

Children Now is a nonpartisan, independent voice for children, working to translate the nation's commitment to children and families into action. Recognized nationally for its policy expertise and up-to-date information on the status of children, Children Now uses communications strategies to reach parents, lawmakers, citizens, business, media and community leaders, creating attention and generating positive change on behalf of children. www.childrennow.org

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

CWLA is an association of almost 1,000 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 2.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. Founded in 1920, it is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being on America's vulnerable and their families.
www.cwla.org

National CASA

The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
www.nationalcasa.org

The National Association of Child Advocates (NACA)

The National Association of Child Advocates (NACA) is the only national organization wholly devoted to the creation and sustenance of state- and community-based child advocacy organizations. Founded in 1984, NACA is the collective voice of child advocacy organizations working on the front lines to ensure the safety, security, health and education of America's children. www.childadvocacy.org

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