Information for Resource Parents

• QPI California

California's Quality Parenting Initiative is an approach to strengthening foster care, by refocusing on excellent parenting for all children in the child welfare system. Click Here to Learn More

http://www.qpicalifornia.org/

• Casey Family Programs

What you can do. Child welfare systems alone cannot possibly address all of the conditions that negatively impact children and their families. Every child and every family needs allies in their community—like you.

https://www.casey.org/

• The National Child Trauma Network

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.

https://www.nctsn.org/

Culturally-Relevant Resources in Southern California

Below are links to some organizations that provide information, resources, services, and referrals for culturally-relevant services in the community.  Please ask your OSWFFA social worker for further information and assistance.

• Chadwick Center for Children and Families

http://www.chadwickcenter.com/resources/resources.htm 

• Orange County Health Care Agency

http://www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/aqis/wet/culture 

• O.C. Multi-Ethnic / Culturally-Based Mental Health Services

https://mentalhealthca.wordpress.com/about/oc-mental-health-services/oc-adult-services/o-c-multi-ethnic-culturally-based-mental-health-services/

• LGBT Center of Orange County

http://www.lgbtcenteroc.org/services/

• OC Accept

 http://www1.ochca.com/ochealthinfo.com/docs/behavioral/mhsa/oc-accept/oc-accept_brochure.pdf



Free Activities

Looking for some fun and free (or virtually free!) things for your family to do?  Here are some links to local events and activities:

Free Things to Do in Orange County

https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-free-things-to-do-orange-county-1586398

Target Free Sundays at the Children's Museum at La Habra

http://lhcm.org/933/Target-Free-Days