To The End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care
Who are the children of foster care? What, as a country, do we owe them? Cris Beam, a foster mother herself, spent five years immersed in the world of foster […]
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
Prioritizing Self-Care
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 […]
Relative Caregiving E-Series
An e-series is a collection of emails about a specific topic that will be sent to your inbox once a week. These emails will include information, resources, and tips to […]
Checklist for Celebrating the Holidays
Download PDF 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 […]
Resources for Transracial Families
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 discussions about race and ethnicity. […]
WiFCC Flyer
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 […]
