Ophelia Speaks
Culls writings from the hearts of girls nationwide, of various races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ranging in age from twelve to eighteen, the voices here offer a provocative and piercingly […]
Building Understanding and Connection Across Wisconsin
Every family’s story is different, and every child deserves to feel understood, respected, and supported for who they are. We offer resources, training, and support to help families and caregivers navigate identity, culture, and mental health with confidence, whether you’re supporting an LGBTQIA2S+ young person, caring for a child with Native heritage, or working through mental health challenges together as a family.
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LGBTQIA2S+ Resources
We offer guidance for caregivers supporting a young person’s identity, resources for LGBTQIA2S+ teens and young adults, and parents who are themselves part of the community and are navigating foster care or adoption.
Native & Tribal Resources
We offer trainings, tip sheets, and guidance for foster, adoptive, kinship, and relative caregivers of Native children, covering cultural traditions, the significance of hair, and how to advocate for a Native child in your care.
Mental Health Resources
We offer resources to help foster, adoptive, and kinship children work through trauma, grief, and other mental health needs, along with guidance and tools to support your own mental health as a caregiver.
How We Provide Support
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.
Identity & Community Resources
Wounded Angels: Lessons of Courage from Children in Crisis
The author shares firsthand stories from his years as a trauma therapist for children and families. Throughout his career he found he received as much as he gave, learned as […]
Raising A Moody Child
If you have been struggling with a child’s unpredictable emotions and the difficult, angry, impossible behavior they fuel, then “”moody’ probably sounds like an understatement. Whether your child has a […]
My Feeling Better Workbook: Activities That Help Kids Beat The Blues
The activities in this workbook help kids learn proven techniques to beat the blues, and focus them on new ways to think about themselves and others. This book is designed […]
Building A Home Within
Meeting the Emotional needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care. Resource to help therapists address the emotional needs of children and adolescents in foster care. Author: Vaughn Heineman, Toni […]
Bears (The)
Talking about feelings is one of the cornerstones of emotional literacy. Here are 48 colorful, loveable cartoon characters. Use these cards to communicate. There are no words on the cards […]
