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Honesty throughout the permanency process can be difficult because the truth is often painful, and a child or youth may respond with anger, tears or withdrawal. But honesty helps children […]

Many complex issues create circumstances that lead to a child being separated from their parents. Those circumstances can be difficult to talk about. The child in your care will likely […]

When birth parents and caregivers work together, it makes a fantastic difference. Not only does it help everyone involved feel more comfortable and supported, but most importantly, it creates a [...]

¡Bienvenido al Centro de Conexiones Familiares de Wisconsin n (Wisconsin Family Connections Center)! ¡Obtenga más información sobre quiénes somos, qué hacemos y qué ofrecemos en este folleto que [...]

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center has curated a list of contact information for salons and stylists around Wisconsin who specialize in doing African American hair. Download Directory [...]

Supporting and caring for children with complex needs and behaviors can be emotionally, mentally, and physically demanding. Caregivers must prioritize their well-being to avoid burnout. This [...]

When parents and foster/relative caregiver families work together, it’s called “shared parenting” or “co-parenting.” Healthy communication can minimize trauma and help families become whole [...]

Regarding support, let’s take a closer look at gender identity. Transgender is a term used to describe people whose gender self-image is different from the sex assigned to them at […]

As parents and caregivers, you know you need to take care of yourself. You have likely heard that caring for children and youth with trauma histories increases your risk of […]