You can join the CSFPA by becoming a member of your local chapter or you can join individually as an associate member.

Chapter Association Membership:

Below are the benefits chapter associations receive as members of the CSFPA.

NON PROFIT STATUS: When a foster parent/resource family association joins the CSFPA, they become an authorized ‘non-profit’ organization with the authority to give receipts to donors of funds or gifts for tax exemptions. The CSFPA Treasurer files the necessary forms to protect the ‘non-profit’ status. In order to maintain this status, the association must send requested financial information to the CSFPA Treasurer on a regular basis.

LIABILITY INSURANCE: The association has the ability to use the CSFPA liability insurance that covers local meetings and or functions.

ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE: There are five regional Vice Presidents available to assist each chapter in his or her region should they need help organizing or have any issues or problems. There are regional meetings each chapter may participate in and bring concerns that you wish to be addressed at the state level. The chapter President becomes a voting member of the State board of directors that meets once a quarter in Sacramento.

Individual Membership:

If you are a member of your local chapter, you automatically become a member at the state level (your local chapter is responsible for submitting your membership information to the CSFPA Membership Chairperson).

MEMBERSHIP CARD: Each member is issued a CSFPA membership card. This membership entitles the holder to vote at the annual business meeting, and receive a discount rate when registering for the annual CSFPA training conference.

COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE: CSFPA members have access to the statewide chairpersons that will be available to help you when you need them. Below is a list of the current committees. (See Committee link for more information)