Be a VFAFA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

VFAFA District Representative is a liaison between VFAFA and their local district foster parent association/district.

• Bringing district concerns to VFAFA. 
• Sharing information gathered from VFAFA and other representatives with local districts.
• Help build local groups and local family networking; social media pages, newsletters, or other communication; and organizing and facilitating gatherings. 
• Networking with other district representatives for ideas and collaboration; share ideas amongst each other and the VFAFA network; and encourage consistency of practices across state.

1) If the local district has an association the VFAFA District Rep is an elected office that is selected by the members of the local association. 

2) If no local association exists the board of VFAFA can appoint a rep for a district based on an individials interest and request.  

1) A willing person who is interested in becoming a leader of the local foster/adoptive parent community. 

2) Who lives within the district they represent. 

3) Is a licensed community or kin foster parent or has adopted through foster care in the state of Vermont. 

4) Who are not an employee of DCF (contractor positions are allowed). 

5) Are willing to work collaboratively with local district and VFAFA board. 

6) Can attend at least 10 VFAFA meetings per year; in person, or via phone, or web.