Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center 1438 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC  20018            (202) 269-9441 Fax: (202) 547-1857 info (at) dcfapac.org   CALENDAR AND NEWS   Fact Sheets, Surveys, Testimony and Policy Papers Select from the links below to download a PDF version: Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Human Services Child and Family Services Agency Budget Hearing - April 12, 2008 BEYOND CHARITY: RECOGNIZING RETURN ON INVESTMENT - How the Nonprofit Community Impacts Greater Washington by the Non Profit Roundtable Health Care Experiences of Foster Parents - Survey Report Physical health and mental health improvements: Child welfare community leaders - Survey Report Physical health and mental health improvements: Foster care professionals - Survey Report A Place to Call Home: How the DC Affordable Housing Crisis Impacts the Child Welfare System. Opportunity to Be Heard and Party Status The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Newsletter Select from the newsletters below to download a copy: Advocacy News, Winter/Spring 2008 [PDF] Advocacy News, Spring/Summer 2007 [PDF] Advocacy News, Fall 2006 [PDF] Advocacy News, Spring/Summer 2006 [PDF] Advocacy News, Winter 2006 [Microsoft Publisher Format] Advocacy News, Fall 2005 [PDF] Training and Events Calendar "Peer Advocate" Training Program Saturday, May 31:Roundtable Discussion: Barriers to Fostering Older Youth -  (participants to be invited prior to discussion) Saturday, June 21: Legal Issues Training and Clinic Saturday, June 28: Health Training Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 25, 26 & 27: Peer Advocacy Training This 19 hour training is free! Pre-registration is required!     Home | About Us | Calendar & News | Programs | Supporters & Resources | Contact Us