Play, Laugh, Connect: Strengthening Bonds Through Play
When children face challenges, their caregivers play a big role in helping them heal. One of the best tools for this? Playtime! Through fun and games, caregivers can build strong, […]
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
Matters of the Heart: Mental Wellness for Children & Youth
Starting conversations about mental health with children and youth can feel overwhelming, especially when they’ve experienced trauma. These discussions are key to nurturing their emotional well-being and building trust. This […]
Violet & Me – A Kinship Adoption Story
Violet & Me – A Kinship Adoption Story follows two young siblings doing their best to take care of themselves in their family home with their mother who is struggling […]
Virtual Resource Kit: Tribal Nations of Wisconsin
This Virtual Resource Kit contains a collection of tribal cultural customs, traditions, celebrations, ceremonies, and additional resources that provide important and insightful information regarding tribal communities throughout Wisconsin. Download Resource […]
Explaining a Parent’s Absence as a Relative Caregiver
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 […]
Birth Parent and Caregiver Partnerships: Working Together to Support Reunification
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 […]
