The Marin Foster Parent Association (MFPA)

The Marin Foster Parent Association is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization. We provide educational trainings, distribute monthly newsletters and host events to bring foster parents and their families together to provide support and exchange information. We work and communicate directly with the Department of Health and Human Services, Children and Family Services division and in partnership with the entire community we serve. We actively advocate for foster children and their caregivers. We obtain and distribute donations and necessities for foster children.

MFPA’s Mission Statement:

• The mission of the Marin Foster Parent Association is to achieve consistent, safe, quality care for the well being of all foster children by providing support services and advocacy to Foster and Adoptive Families, Relative and Non-relative caregivers.

Our primary objectives and purposes are as follows:

• To establish a local chapter of the California State Foster Parent Association bringing together all foster care providers, agency personnel and interested community citizens who wish to work together for the same purposes set forth below.
• To promote the general welfare of children and youth that need protective care (out of home placement) everywhere - at home, in the community, in institutions and in public, private and religious schools.
• To promote cooperation, communication and understanding between those providing care for children and the general public and all organizations/agencies involved in the lives of children in the dependency system by encouraging and maintaining communications, and the interchange of ideas and cooperation between the caregivers, county agencies and communities.
• To cooperate, advocate and take actions necessary to improve foster care services.
• To encourage recruitment and retention of foster caregivers and others working in the field of foster care.
• To encourage community involvement and offer training and education of those who provide care to children in the dependency system.
• To inform the foster care community of the current information pertaining to the welfare of children.
• Notwithstanding the above statements, the chapter shall not, except for insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the primary purpose.