Tip Sheets

What is Stepparent Adoption? Stepparent adoption is when a stepparent legally adopts their stepchild, often because they already share a strong, parental relationship. It’s simpler than other [...]

Are you considering fostering and wondering how to prepare your children for this new journey? The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is here to support you with our tip sheet, “Preparing […]

This comprehensive guide provides insights into the complex emotions children in foster care experience and offers practical advice for caregivers on how to support them. Whether you’re a foster [...]

Attaching to a new caregiver can be hard for some children who enter foster care or who have been adopted. This may be because of past hurtful or traumatic experiences, […]

Adoption is a journey filled with love and hope, but it can also bring complex emotional challenges. This tip sheet explores why children who were adopted might exhibit challenging behaviors […]

This tip sheet provides an in-depth look at the complex emotions associated with foster care, including the grief and loss experienced by foster parents, birth parents, and children. Explore the [...]

Reunification is the primary goal in foster care, but saying goodbye isn’t easy. This tip sheet dives into the complex emotions foster parents may feel as a child prepares to […]

Talking with your adopted child about birth families can be overwhelming for a parent; not knowing how to start a conversation, not knowing if you will have all the answers, […]

The holiday season can be a challenging time for children in foster care, but with thoughtful planning, it can also be a time of healing and joy. This tip sheet […]

Taking on the role of a primary caregiver for a relative’s child can bring about significant changes in family dynamics. This tip sheet offers compassionate and practical advice to help […]