Become a Member

Foster Care and Adoption Agencies of Colorado (FCAAC) represent nearly 30 private, non profit Child Placement Agencies licensed by the State of Colorado. These agencies represent over half of the licensed child placement agencies in the State.

Benefits to membership include:

Legislation and representation with the Joint Budget Committee
Leadership represents extensive experience in foster care and adoption
Support from other industry professionals
Monthly membership meetings, website, representation by CDHS
Committees representing Legislation and Rules and Regulations
Agency listed on website for PR benefits
First communication of/access to Rules/Regs changes, clarification
Forum for discussion of and action regarding member issues
Discounted trainings pertinent to industry issues held semi – annually.

Cost of membership: Cost for member agencies whose primary business is foster care pay $3 a month per child as of June 1st, with a $400 a month cap and a $50 a month minimum. For agencies whose primary business is adoption, dues are $200 a month. There is a 10% discount offered if annual dues are paid in full up front. Click here If your agency would like more information about joining FCAAC.

"Whether it is advocating for foster parents and agencies regarding licensing rules and regulations; helping to create legislation to strengthen the child welfare system; working directly with state and county DHS administrators to improve relationships and understanding, or providing a forum for networking among colleagues on best practices in foster care and adoption services, FCAAC has helped our agency become better and stronger for over a decade, all for the benefit of vulnerable children and families."

-Jim Barclay, President, Lutheran Family Services of CO

"Synthesis has been closely involved with FCAAC since it's inception. It is through this association that we are able to make strides toward furthering the integrity of the industry. FCAAC has provided opportunity to expand networking and collaborative relationships as well as to be on the front end of changes in the rules and legislation effecting our field."

-Alletta Bode, Executive Director, Synthesis