How does REACH collaborate with other adoption providers?
The REACH project collaborates with other adoptive services and state networks to provide adoptive parents with the necessary resources, services, training, child preparation and education. As the project develops, REACH will: • collaborate with North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) and National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) support group models. • help create new support groups and strengthen existing groups. • develop and implement enhanced educational opportunities as needed for adoptive parents and social services professionals. • work with community organizations to determine local needs. • offer referrals to local support groups and other community resources. • connect with talking circles in American Indian communities and help build mentor relationships for prospective adoptive families. • develop national advisory and state steering committees. • develop service connections with state, county and tribal governments and private agencies, creating a framework f
