The Houseparent Network, Resources for Houseparents and Residential Childcare Workers

The Houseparent Network is a one stop resource for houseparents and other residential childcare workers. You can find job listings, what I believe to be the largest online directory of facilities (850+ and growing), links to resources and organizations, and lots of other stuff to help you in your service.

Looking for a Position?
Looking for a position as a houseparent or residential childcare worker? I currently have over 70 facilities from all over the country, looking for staff

Click here to see the Job Listings.
Current listings as of 7/2/2009 (70)

Attention Administrators-If you are not advertising your job openings on The Houseparent Network you are missing out. I don't think you will find a better value or response on the internet than you will here.
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"Members Only"
The "Members Only" Section is where you can view exclusive "Members Only" It includes the complete Facility Directory with over 850 listings to residential facilities, many of which advertise positions on their site. Job Listings sorted by State, Job Listing Alerts, and a section for posting your resume.
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The Houseparent Network Community
I have brought back the forum but I have expanded it into a "Houseparent Community" Members can post on the forum, and also create their own blogs, photo galleries, and participate in Live Chat. This is your chance to connect with other houseparents and share information or ask a question. Click Here

The Houseparent Network Blog
In the blog I share resources, my experiences and thoughts about houseparenting and residential childcare. I have been pretty good at keeping it updated and adding new material. It is set up with an RSS feed so you can link to it with a reader or from your homepage if it is RSS capable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you have tried to contact me by E-mail and your E-mail has been rejected please use the Online Feedback Form or send your E-mail to . If you would like more information about this issue please click here

Additional Services

JOB LISTINGS - As the service grows I hope to have hundreds of job listings posted.

FACILITY DIRECTORY - Listings of Residential Facilities. There is a much larger Directory in the "Members Only" Section.

STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - These agencies should be able to answer the questions you might have about a specific State. They should also be able to give you information on starting a facility or becoming Foster Parents.

LINKS TO RESOURCES - Links to Child Care Organizations, Juvenile Justice Organizations and Sites, other Facility Directories, and Training Resources.

HOUSEPARENT ARTICLES - I have over 30 articles for houseparents and other residential care workers on various topics to include: Salaries, Behaviors of the Children, Other Houseparents, Tips, etc.

OLD FORUM ARCHIVE - This is an archive of the old forum up to about 2005. I removed it at the time because of security issues. It has a lot of great information so I didn't want to completely delete everything.

STORIES - A place for you to share funny stories that have happened to you as a Houseparent or read about what has happened to others.

BOOKSTORE - View and Purchase books and other resources related to life as a houseparent and residential childcare workers.

INSPIRATIONALS - Inspirational stories and poems. I have done some research on the net and found some links to some very good inspirational stories and poems. Something we all need in this business.

TRAINING RESOURCES - Links to training programs and organizations

CAREER CENTER - Information on resumes, interviews, letters, etc. to help you find a position

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES - Information about drugs, alcohol abuse, problem behaviors, pop culture, etc.

HOUSEPARENT/RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACTS - Houseparent facts, types of facilities, definitions, surveys.