About Us
The Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care (COFCAKC) was formed in 2011 when the Section on Adoption and Foster Care (founded in 2000) merged with relevant parts of the Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care, and the Task Force on Foster Care.
Benefits
- Access to the Council newsletter.
- Subscription to the Council listserv
- The opportunity to provide input on AAP policy and educational programming at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE).
- And many other opportunities to be involved in adoption, foster care, and kinship care efforts!
Vision
All children and youth who are at risk for or have experienced family disruption will achieve their full health potential with the support of safe, stable, and nurturing families and communities.
Mission
With equity, diversity and inclusion as guiding principles, the Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care promotes the health and development of children and youth who are at risk for or have experienced family disruption. The Council accomplishes this by developing policy guidelines for comprehensive and trauma-informed care, advocating for child and youth to thrive, and providing education and support to the members of the American Academy of Pediatrics, other health professionals, and the child welfare community.
Last Updated
07/05/2022
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics