FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE SUPPORT AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM (FASPP)

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We are in need of volunteers from all 5 regions of Wisconsin! Please take a minute to look over our FASPP qualifications and then either contact a board member or download an application here. Thank you for your interest!

PROGRAM GOALS:

• Support and guide foster/adoptive families undergoing an investigation
• Offer direction when dealing with “system” issues
• Offer a supportive ear to families in crisis
• Offer resource suggestions for child/family needs
• Offer support with grief process when a child leaves

PROGRAMS QUALIFICATIONS:
To become a FASPP volunteer, individuals must:

• Be a current Wisconsin foster home for at least 5 years (and at least half of that in Wisconsin) OR a special needs adoptive home
• Undergo a background check (paid for by WFAPA) as mandated by HFS 12
• Submit 3 References (non-relative)
• Go through the interview process by FASPP Board Members
• Attend all meetings, support and training sessions as mandated
• Have reasonable accessibility
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in the concept of the program
• Have solid verbal and written communication skills

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist foster/adoptive parents with information that will promote positive communication between the parents and human services agencies
• Offer foster/adoptive parents solutions to problems that may occur
• Offer foster/adoptive parents resources
• Encourage education and training

WHAT VOLUNTEERS CAN DO:

• Field calls from foster/adoptive parents
• Inform callers of the Investigation Process/ Laws or Guidelines in Place
• Guide callers to different resources available
• Encourage foster/adoptive parents to attend a support group/local association in their area
• Listen to callers’ complaints and worries

WHAT VOLUNTEERS MUST DO:

• Stay objective in all situations
• Keep all calls confidential unless the situation requires an investigation for abuse and/or neglect
• Log information about the call and any follow-ups on forms provided
• Send a monthly report on form provided to the SAAN chairperson
• State a disclaimer that FASPP is not able to provide legal advice or responsible for any actions taken by the caller

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact a board member or download an application here

Training for FASPP volunteers will be help at the WFAPA conference October 23-25 in Ashland, WI.

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