WHAT DOES THE BAPRC COMMUNITY OFFER?

Our roots are that of an extended family, forming a communal circle of caring. The reclaiming of our children is an important aspect of preserving our cultural legacy.

We are prepared to assist you through each step of preparation, child search, and pre-and post-placement, including:

• 2-Hour Information Meeting
• In-Home Family Assessment
• 30 Hours of Pre-Placement Training
• Ongoing Family Training and Education Seminars

- Parenting Prenatally Drug Exposed Children
- The Multi-Cultural Adoptive Family
- Parenting The Adopted Child Into Adulthood
- The Role Of Psychotherapy In Foster Care and Adoption

• Kinship Circles (Parent Support Groups)
• Resource Room
• Cultural Celebrations of Children and Families
• Informational Newsletter

HOW DO WE HELP FIND HOMES?

Through an extensive community outreach and education campaign, BAPRC recruits families for three programs:

FOST/ADOPT - The selective placement of a child with a family that is willing to adopt once that child becomes legally available. The Fost/Adopt program provides a gradual transition to adoption for both the child and the prospective parents

FOSTER CARE - A Bridge to Permanency - The foster care placement of a child who requires a safe, structured and possibly permanent family situation in preparation for permanency. This can occur through family reunification or adoption. The emphasis of this program is to provide a therapeutic, healing environment.