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Madison County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association MCFAPA exists to improve the quality of life for foster, adoptive, & kinship families here in Madison County.

We do this through advocacy, support, communication, & training opportunities. We want families to know that we are here for them. This page is a place primarily for foster, adoptive, & kinship parents of Madison County Alabama to gather together to share, grow and encourage each other. We also let you know about upcoming training events, family activities, & other special events!

214 Children. 214 Stories. One Mission.As we get closer to our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Fall Fest, we want to remin...
10/10/2026

214 Children. 214 Stories. One Mission.

As we get closer to our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Fall Fest, we want to remind everyone WHY this event means so much to us.

So far in 2026, The Den has served 214 children entering foster care in Madison County, providing an estimated $21,400–$25,680 in essential supplies.

That's 214 children who needed someone to show up for them.

Some arrived with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Some were newborn babies. Others were teenagers facing an uncertain future.

Through The Den, we provide new clothing, shoes, duffle bags, hygiene products, and other necessities to help make one of the scariest days of their lives a little less overwhelming.

And we couldn't do it without YOU. 🎃 That's why Bros, Bows, & Boos matters.

This isn't just a fall festival with costumes, candy, food, and fun. It's one of the biggest ways we raise the funds needed to keep The Den stocked and ready for the next child who walks through its doors.

Every bag we provide costs approximately $100–$120 to fill.

And the need doesn't stop when Halloween is over.

The funds we raise at this year's event will help us continue serving children throughout 2027, ensuring that when the next call comes, we're ready.

Because we don't get to choose when a child enters foster care. We don't get advance notice of what size shoes they'll need or whether they'll arrive at 2 in the afternoon or 2 in the morning.

But we CAN make sure necessities are there when they need them.

Whether you attend, become a sponsor, donate to our silent auction, or simply share our mission, you're helping us make that possible.

Come for the fun and help us fund the mission! Together, let's make sure The Den is ready for every child who needs us in 2027.

Sometimes you head to the store for groceries but leave with a buggy full of socks and underwear on clearance. 😂
10/07/2026

Sometimes you head to the store for groceries but leave with a buggy full of socks and underwear on clearance. 😂

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING… 👀Our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Silent Auction is going ONLINE in LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!📅 Biddin...
09/28/2026

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING… 👀

Our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Silent Auction is going ONLINE in LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!

📅 Bidding opens: Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM
⏰ Bidding closes: 3:30 PM on the day of our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Fall Fest

And trust us… you’re going to want to see what’s up for grabs.

🎟️ Local Attractions
🍽️ Gift cards
🎁 Autographed memorabilia
✨ And plenty more!

The best part? Every winning bid supports MCFAPA and The Den by providing new clothing, shoes, and essential items for children entering foster care right here in Madison County. 💙

No need to be at the event to bid. You can join the fun from your couch, your kid’s soccer game, or while pretending to pay attention to whatever else you’re supposed to be doing. 😂

Mark your calendar: OCTOBER 18 at 1 PM!

09/23/2026

It can happen to anyone. At any time.

Today, we learned that actress Hayden Panettiere’s death at just 36 years old was officially ruled an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs.

Just days ago, 27-year-old Presley Ge**er, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Ge**er, died at a rehab facility. Police are investigating his death as a suspected overdose.

Different lives. Different circumstances. Families who loved them.

And the same reminder: Overdose does not care who you are.

Fentanyl is incredibly potent. A tiny amount can be deadly. And when an overdose happens, the person standing nearby may be the difference between a tragedy and a second chance.

This Thursday from 9a-2p, stop by the GAP office for Save A Life Day.

Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose.
Learn how to administer naloxone (Narcan).
Learn what to do in those critical first moments.

And leave with FREE Narcan and information that could help you save a life.

You may never need to use it. But if you do, someone may be very glad you knew how.

Overdose can happen to anyone... at any time.

Are you looking for a daytime option for starting your foster parent journey? Madison County DHR is starting a Tuesday m...
09/21/2026

Are you looking for a daytime option for starting your foster parent journey? Madison County DHR is starting a Tuesday morning class on Oct. 6th. Reach out to Valarie Hall to get signed up. Only a few spots are still open!

This is for traditional foster parents as well as those kinship caregivers looking for Kinship Guardianship as well.

BOO! Did we scare you? 👻 No? Fine. How about this…🎃 Our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Fall Fest is only FIVE WEEKS AWAY!...
09/21/2026

BOO! Did we scare you? 👻 No? Fine. How about this…

🎃 Our 8th Annual Bros, Bows, & Boos Fall Fest is only FIVE WEEKS AWAY! 😱

Our ghost checked the calendar and immediately started panic-texting. Apparently, even they procrastinate...

The 8th Annual Bros, Bows & Boos Fall Fest is creeping closer, and we’re getting ready for a fun day of costumes, candy, trunks, family fun, and just the right amount of chaos. 👻🍬🎃

Huge thanks to this year's Presenting Sponsors, Bentley Buick GMC and Savant Wealth Management for helping us make the magic happen! We couldn't do it without wonderful Community Partners like you!!

5 weeks. The countdown is ON!

Start working on those costumes... because throwing a sheet over your head and adding sunglasses is already taken.

Reminder, Sweet Repeats Madison is inviting MCFAPA families to "Shop the Donations" now until 4:30! If a family can not ...
09/13/2026

Reminder, Sweet Repeats Madison is inviting MCFAPA families to "Shop the Donations" now until 4:30!

If a family can not make it during that hour, please let Brittany know by emailing [email protected]. She is happy to “shop” for items you may need, as long as you can pick them up by 6pm tonight.

It's hard to believe that   will be here in less than 2 months! 🎃We appreciate those who have sponsored our 8th Annual e...
09/04/2026

It's hard to believe that will be here in less than 2 months! 🎃

We appreciate those who have sponsored our 8th Annual event this year to make sure everyone has even more fun, but we still need "a few good trunks!" We invite businesses, other non-profit organizations, and individuals who have a heart for our foster, adoptive, and kinship families to sign up for a free trunk-or-treat spot! There are limited spots available, so be sure to let us know that you'll be there!

Register: https://mcfapa.life/BBB2026

09/02/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 24th, as organizations across the nation participate in National Save a Life Day with SOAR, WV. GAP is proud to participate this year, joining organizations and communities working to prevent overdose deaths and increase awareness of the opioid crisis.

Through our participation, GAP will provide opioid education, overdose prevention resources, and information about available support services, with a special focus on the impact substance use has on grandparents, relatives, and kinship caregivers who step in to raise children when parents cannot. We'll also have a limited supply of Narcan available for pickup at our office.

For many kinship families, the opioid epidemic isn't just a statistic. It's part of the reason their family looks different today. By participating in Save a Life Day, GAP is helping ensure caregivers and community members have the knowledge, resources, and connections that can quite literally save a life.

When? Thursday, September 24th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where? GAP Office, 2404 HWY 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811
Why? Because the opioid crisis is one of the reasons grandparents and relatives are raising children in the first place.

Can't make it to our office? Find a participating organization near you: https://savealife.day/events-directory

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