April 18, 2023
7:00 pm / 8:30 pm
Venue
AFFCNY Network
new york
646-688-4321
Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
Organizer
Join the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York for this important and educational opportunity!
Foster Parent Liability Insurance
Foster parents, who receive no salary for their services, are and can be vulnerable to lawsuits.
Historically, the Coalition has supported and advocated for the implementation of a liability and property damage insurance package for foster parents. Such a package would protect foster parents from liability for acts of the child in care and from lawsuits brought by the biological parent, the child, or others arising out of the foster parent/child relationship. Many studies identify liability insurance – subsidized or provided at no cost to foster parents – as a key to retaining qualified foster parents. The Coalition has previously conducted a statewide survey to collect data and included the issue of Foster Parent Liability Insurance in the Foster Care Reimbursement Lawsuit.
We have been exploring available options for liability insurance for NYS foster parents. We’ve found there are, currently, no comprehensive liability policies available for purchase in New York State.
We’d like to change that.
In our capacity as the state’s foster and adoptive parent association; the Coalition has been consulting with Robert A. Brotemarkle of Foster Parent Professionals to develop of a package of liability coverages for NYS foster parents. Together, we are spearheading a potential opportunity for the Coalition to create the pool for a group plan for foster parents in New York State.Â
Protection for Foster Parents, Protection for Homes and Families
Please join us in welcoming Robert Brotemarkle in this educational and informational session. Robert is the owner of Foster Parent Professionals, an insurance brokering/consulting firm that provides coverage, risk management services and specialized insurance consulting to foster parent organizations. Robert will go over all the important facts and have answers to any questions you might have.
- $300,000 per occurrence if someone decides to sue you for anything related to the child placed with you from the foster care system. Â
- $100,000 in legal defense in the event you get accused of something that would require you to hire an attorney.Â
- $20,000 (with a $250 deductible) in the event a child placed in your care from the foster care system destroys your personal property.
Register Now for Your Access Invitation to this Important Pre-Conference Event!
Again, ALL foster parents in New York state are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 PM in the AFFCNY.Network for this educational FREE PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT!! You DO NOT have to be registered for the Conference to join us, though all in-person Conference attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly to Robert at the Conference.
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About Robert Brotemarkle
Robert A. Brotemarkle is the owner of Foster Parent Professionals, an insurance brokering and consulting firm that provides coverage, risk management services and specialized insurance consulting to foster parent organizations. He has written liability related articles for national publications and consults regularly with executive directors of social service agencies as well as state insurance departments and state children’s service agencies to aid them in insurance procurement and risk management.
In addition to his role at Foster Parent Professionals, he owns two insurance agencies in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area, providing coverage for personal auto and fire customers as well as local small business. Robert has received the Agent of the Year award from the local chapter of the Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, as well as various awards from major property and casualty insurance companies.
Specialties
- More than 20 years experience providing insurance specifically focused on liability issues facing foster families; insuring more than 25,000 foster homes nationwide
- Property and Casualty agent/broker for 34 years
- Life and Health Agent for 34 years
Consulting Activities
- Since 1986, Mr. Brotemarkle has provided foster parent liability consultation, including consulting for the following state agencies:
- Maryland Department of Insurance
- Virginia Insurance Department
- Missouri Department of Social Services
- Illinois Insurance Department
- Nebraska Department of Insurance
- Oklahoma Insurance Department
Membership and Associations
About Foster Parent Professionals
Foster Parent Professionals has been insuring foster parents since 1981. Over 25,00 Foster Homes have foster parent liability insurance. We specialize in defending foster parents from allegations of abuse. We Foster Families across the country. State Departments of Human Services, County Departments of Children and Youth, Private Non-Profit Social Services Providers, and For-Profit Foster Child Placement agencies purchase coverage through us for their Foster Homes.
Foster Parent Liability Insurance is underwritten by Princeton Excess and Surplus Insurance Company of Wilmington, DE, with an A.M. Best rating of A+ XV. This company is part of The Munich Reinsurance America Corporation Group.