Here we share a list of foster closets around the state of Wisconsin that are open for families to use its resources, and that are happily accepting donations from community […]
What is the ICPC? The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) is a Federal Compact and uniform law in: All 50 states, The District of Columbia, and The […]
The holiday season sometimes includes visits with extended family members or other close family friends. We encourage you to talk with the children in your care about who you will […]
Educational resources and support services are important for all families. For transracial families, having access to age-appropriate resources can help your family engage in interactive [...]
Welcome to the Wisconsin Family Connections Center! Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we offer in this flyer that shares all about us! Download Flyer […]
Sibling relationships are often the longest relationships we will have in our lifetimes. As a parent or a caregiver of siblings, you have an opportunity to encourage and facilitate contact […]
Building, maintaining, and strengthening connections between birth parents and foster parents keeps the focal point on meeting the needs of children and youth in the child welfare system. We [...]
A dramatic change may occur in families when a relative is called on to care for a child in need. There is often little notice and little time to prepare […]
Self-care is an essential priority for all parents. We can’t take care of others if we don’t care for ourselves. It may seem as if you don’t have enough time […]
Race and culture matter. By educating ourselves and challenging our own beliefs and biases, we can help children navigate their racial and ethnic development. These resources will help you better [...]
