Foster Care Resources

Thank you for opening your heart and home to children in need. Foster parenting is a journey filled with both meaningful moments and unique challenges, and you don't have to navigate it alone. This resource hub was created to provide practical tools, helpful information, and connections to services that support you every step of the way. Whether you're a new foster parent or have years of experience, we hope you'll find resources that strengthen your family, empower your caregiving, and help every child in your care thrive.

Important Dates

Resource Parent Support Group 🙏
August 6, 2026
Resource Parent Support Group 🙏
August 18, 2026
The Nest 🪺
August 29, 2026
Resource Parent Support Group 🙏
September 3, 2026
Labor Day 🌞
September 7, 2026
Office Closed
Resource Parent Conference Call 📞
September 16, 2026
Resource Parent Support Group 🙏
September 22, 2026
Wesley Nest 🪺
September 26, 2026

Helpful Links

Resource Parent Association

Sometimes the best resource for foster parents is other foster parents! Wesley Family Services started a parent group where parents can come for help and advice. We ask our parent association to tell us how we can do a better job. Some parents like to help us raise money to offset foster expenses.
Pennsylvania Resource Parent Association
August-September 2026 Parent Resource Newsletter

Our next conference call is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm. This is a change from what is on the calendar
Resource parents can join the call by dialing 857-232-0155 and entering the conference code 269736 when prompted. We hope more resource families will join in!
Our agenda will include:
•Upcoming trainings
•Fundraiser results
•Back to school considerations
•Resource Parent Appreciation Day feedback
•Your cares and concerns
Please remember to use your mute button until you are ready to talk if you have kids or critters running around while you are on the call.

Great Training Opportunities

Training will be available this summer! It’s important to keep building your training hours for recertification and to keep building your skill sets so you can keep up with the children in your home. Join us for some learning and information sharing.
August 11, 2026 PTSD
September 22, 2026 War Stories
Classes will be held via ZOOM in the morning from 10:30-12:00pm and in the evening from 6:00-7:30PM.
Invitations will be sent out the week before the scheduled class or email Colleen.Slebodnik@wfspa.org

Foster Care Forms

Quote of the Month

“You might be temporary in their lives; they might be temporary in yours. But there is nothing temporary about the love or the lesson.” - Tonia Christle

Help us recruit more amazing families like you!

Self-care Tip of the month

*Say NO to extra tasks that you cannot handle right now!

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Support Groups

The Resource Parent Support Group will meet via ZOOM. Connect with other resource parents to receive support as well as lend support. You do not have to feel as though you are on an island alone in this process-other resource parents have been where you are. And, you never know what you know that could help someone else!

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September 2026 Pre-Service Trainings

Pre-Service Trainings are for prospective resource parents and those who would like to know more information about the process before applying. The trainings help to prepare resource families for what to expect when a child is placed in your home and how to handle the challenges that come along with fostering. In addition, the trainings give an overview of the support systems and resources available to help preserve placements and provide the best environment possible for the children in need.

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The Incredible Years® Parenting Program

It’s Incredible! And Fun! Parenting is a lot of hard work! Join us to find ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. This training is for those caring for children ages 2 - 10.

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