Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? While everyone is oohing and ahhing at the fireworks display, your child screams with eyes closed and hands over their ears. You get […]
The Wider Scope of Therapy
Therapy isn’t just about traditional talk sessions anymore. With a variety of innovative approaches available, it’s important to understand the options and find what works best for the child in […]
Welcome Books: Building Connections
Discover the Power of Welcome Books: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Families Moving into a new home can be daunting for youth in foster care. Imagine the comfort a […]
Tips to Manage Crisis Behavior
Unlock the Secrets to Managing Crisis Behavior in Children Are you a parent or caregiver struggling to help a child in crisis? The Wisconsin Family Connections Center has crafted an […]
Respecting the Confidentiality of Children in Care and Their Families
To maintain confidentiality, Wisconsin has laws to protect the private information of children and families involved in the child welfare system. This tip sheet provides crucial guidance for foster parents […]
Helping Children in Care Build Trusting Relationships
Trust is a fundamental aspect of healthy relationships. Building trust can be particularly challenging for children in foster care due to their traumatic experiences and multiple losses. This tip sheet […]
What Do These Behaviors Mean?
Unlock the Secrets Behind Challenging Behaviors! Ever wondered why your child acts out or displays defiance? The Wisconsin Family Connections Center’s tip sheet, “What Do These Behaviors Mean?”, dives deep […]
Supporting Children Affected by Parental Substance Use
A comprehensive guide for foster parents and kinship caregivers supporting children from families affected by substance use disorder (SUD). Learn to recognize common emotional and behavioral responses, like hypervigilance and […]
Adoption in the Media and Entertainment
There is a lot of information about adoption out there for kids, but what is appropriate and factual? Here are some suggestions and questions to ask yourself before watching a […]
Not Too Old for Forever: Adopting an Older Youth
Every child deserves a safe and loving family they can call their own. Many people often picture babies and small children when they think about adoption. However, hundreds of teenagers […]
