Therapeutic Foster Care Permanency Group (http://www.kennedykrieger.org/overview/event/therapeutic-foster-care-permanency-group)
Foster Family-Based Treatment Association (http://www.ffta.org)
Child Welfare League of America (http://www.cwla.org)
Exceptional Parent Magazine's online resource (http://www.eparent.com)
Foster Parent Community (http://www.fosterparents.com)
National Foster Parent Association, Inc. (http://www.nfpainc.org)
National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/)
Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (http://www.marfy.org/ )
Maryland Department of Human Resources (http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/ )
Autism Society of Maryland (http://www.autism-society.org/)
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
Resources for Military Families
Academic Accommodation Resources
Discounts Available for those with Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America (http://ldaamerica.org/)
These websites are helpful resources for older youth. Information ranging from education assistance, employment opportunities, health resources and housing information can be found below.
Education:
Online Colleges
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/
Financial Aid/ Scholarships in Maryland
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/descriptions.asp
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fostercare.asp
FAFSA information:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=6419
Employment:
http://mdtransition.org/Employment%20Services.htm
http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/summer-youth-employment-program/
Family:
http://www.childlawhelpcenter.com/divorce-and-children-with-autism
https://www.custodyxchange.com/guides/co-parenting/
https://www.custodyxchange.com/guides/financial-planning.php
The Single Parent’s Guide to Buying a Home: Assistance, Grants, and Homeownership
What Should We Tell the Children? Developing a Mutual Story of the Divorce
Breaking the ‘D’ News to Friends and Family: Helping Them Help You
Single Father’s Guide to Addiction Recovery
How to Get Through a Divorce Financially
Talking to Your Kids About Losing Your Home: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Child Support Handbook: Collecting Support
Health:
http://specialneeds.dhmh.maryland.gov/
Going to the Orthodontist with CFS
Estate Planning for Parents of Special Needs Kids
Housing information:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=6432
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/service_array/housing/fostercare.cfm
The Ready by 21 Program:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=6415
Y2Connect Local Resource Guide for Youth:
