Raising Foster Children
There are few things more precious, stunning, and cheering than a child’s smile. Foster parents can bring smiles to the faces of children who would otherwise be lost. It is […]
Support for Families and Caregivers Across Wisconsin
We provide resources, training, and support for families, youth, and professionals with past or present involvement in foster care, adoption, reunification, kinship, and guardianship. Whether you’re a relative caregiver, adoptive parent, foster parent, birth parent, or member of a reunified family, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is here to connect you to trusted resources, training, and support.
Find Support for Your Journey
Relative/Kinship Caregivers
Caring for a child who is a relative or family friend? Find resources, support groups, and guidance tailored to kinship caregivers.
Adoptive Families
Access post-adoption support, training, and resources to help your family thrive at every stage.
Foster Families & Those Considering Foster Care
Learn about foster care, find licensing contacts, and access training and support services.
Birth Parents & Birth Families
If you are considering adoption or navigating your role as a birth parent, we offer information, support, and guidance.
Reunified Families
Find resources to strengthen and stabilize your family for children returning from foster care or out-of-home placements.
How We Support Families
Information and Referrals
Speak with a specialist who can help you find the right resources, services, and support for your situation.
Training & Support Groups
Join workshops, webinars, and support groups to build skills, connect with others, and feel supported.
Resource Library
Browse guides, tools, and articles on parenting, mental health, adoption, and more.
Case Management Services (GIFTS)
Short-term personalized support for adoptive, guardianship, and reunified families in Wisconsin.
Resources for Caregivers & Families
In the System and in the Life
A guide for teens and staff to the gay experience in foster care. Author: Youth CommunicationISBN: F5045Count: 1
Home and Other Big Fat Lies
Whitney has been in some many foster homes that she can give anyone a complete rundown on the most common varieties of foster parents a kid is likely to come […]
Let’s Talk
Teens write about group home staff, caseworkers, social workers, teachers and foster parents who have helped them (and some who haven’t). Foster youth expect much from staff, including emotional support […]
Growing Up in the Care of Strangers
Growing Up in the Care of Strangers: The Experiences, Insights and Recommendations of Eleven Former Foster Kids. Growing up in placement takes a toll, not just on the children and […]
Foster Care Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
This booklet was written to acquaint interested persons with issues related to foster care in the hope that several positive things will occur: Potential foster care families and individuals will […]
