These resources are designed for parents who have children in the foster system.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parenting Education and Support Groups PDF | Free parenting education and support groups help parents improve parenting skills and relationships with their children. | December 15, 2022 | |
| Family Rights Guide PDF | Rights and Complaint Procedures in Youth Residential Placement. A guide for parents, guardians, and other family members. | December 9, 2020 | |
| Youth Rights Guide – Long PDF | For Philadelphia Youth in Residential Placement | December 9, 2020 | |
| Youth Rights Guide – Short PDF | For Philadelphia Youth in Residential Placement | December 9, 2020 | |
| Plan of Safe Care Brochure PDF | A brochure that describes what a Plan of Safe Care is. | November 27, 2020 | |
| Plan of Safe Care Authorization and Template PDF | An authorization form to release Plan of Safe Care information and template. | November 27, 2020 | |
| Plan of Safe Care Template docx | A template that families and providers can use when creating a Plan of Safe Care. | November 27, 2020 | |
| Safe Medicine Storage Tip Sheet PDF | Guidance for people who work with adults taking prescribed medicines or illegal drugs. | November 12, 2020 | |
| Safe Medicine Storage Flyer PDF | In an effort to end accidental child drug ingestion the City urges parents/guardians to keep opioids and all medicines locked away and out of reach of children. | November 12, 2020 | |
| Visitation during COVID crisis PDF | Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Philadelphia DHS Commissioner Kimberly Ali has issued the following directives as they relate to in person visitation and contact between staff and children and families. | March 31, 2020 | |
| 2015 DHS parent handbook PDF | A guide for parents of children in placement. | September 26, 2017 |