More Information About Fostering
If you would like to speak with the president of the Foster Parent Association in your county, you can email them at:
| Martin County: | Sandra & Robert Smith |
| St. Lucie County: | Krista King |
| Indian River County: | Vacant |
| Okeechobee County: | Vacant |
| Statewide: | Dorothy Alvarez, Regional Vice President (561) 602-7990 |
Additionally, the Internet has a variety of web sites that are dedicated to children in foster care and children available for adoption. The web sites listed below are excellent resources.
Florida Adoption Child Search
The Adoption Child Search which features hundreds of Florida's foster children who are available for adoption.
The decision to foster a child requires thoughtful consideration and communication with your family. By discussing foster parenting with people you know, you may help them to realize that they want to help a child too. You can make a difference by opening your home to Florida's children in foster care.




