Legislative Resources
IFAPA continue to advocated for Iowa’s foster, adoptive and kinship families and children. VIEW IFAPA'S 2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Interacting with Your Legislators
Citizens play a very important role in the lawmaking process – and they are the reality checks that elected officials look to when deciding how they will approach an issue. Iowa’s lawmakers are very accessible – and ready to hear from their constituents. That is why advocacy can be so effective – you don’t need a professional lobbyist to represent your views – you just need some basic understanding of the lawmaking process. Click on the publication below to help you learn more about interacting with your legislators.
View Legislative Tips from IFAPA
Sample Letter to a Legislator
Tips for Attending a Legislative Forum
Find Your Legislators
To find out who your legislators are and their mailing address, phone number and e-mail address, click on the link below. Families can search by address, city or zip code and will list your state and federal legislators.
Find Your Federal and State Legislators
Additional Resources
Here are additional websites that may be of interest to foster and adoptive families.
National Foster Care Coalition
National Foster Youth Institute
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Laws & Policies
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Laws Related to Adoption
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Legislation and Policies Addressing Kinship Care
Child Welfare League of America
National Conference of State Legislatures - Foster Care Bill of Rights
