Just for Now – Kids and the people of the court
What is CPS? What’s a court appointed special advocate? What is a judge? Why do I need a lawyer? What’s a foster parent? How long will I be here? When […]
This Resource Library is a collection of books, tapes, and DVDs, as well as instantly downloadable items, such as newsletters and tip sheets. You will find a wide variety of topics related to foster care, kinship caregiving, adoption, and more.
Wisconsin families and professionals are welcome to check out physical materials from our library for free (electronic items are available to all for free and on demand). The requested materials will be shipped to you with a postage-paid return envelope. You can help us serve more people by sending along a check for the amount of postage, if possible. You may check out four (4) items at a time and keep them for three (3) weeks.
To help you navigate our rich library of free downloadable resources, we have created some table of contents documents that we hope you find helpful.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org
What is CPS? What’s a court appointed special advocate? What is a judge? Why do I need a lawyer? What’s a foster parent? How long will I be here? When […]
Welcoming a new child into the home through adoption is a life-altering experience — for the child, the parents, and everyone else in the family. Expectations and realities often differ […]
This easy to read, practical application,reference handbook includes over 210 of the most common sensory signals and cues your child may be giving you. PLUS BONUS CONTENT…Sensory in a Nutshell! […]
“The long-awaited follow-up to the million-copy bestseller The Out-of-Sync Child, presenting information and advice for tweens, teens, and young adults living with Sensory Processing Disorder, and their parents. The Out-of-Sync […]
School discipline is broken. Too often, the kids who need our help the most are viewed as disrespectful, out of control, and beyond help, and are often the recipients of […]
Are you prepared to adopt and parent transracially? Transracial adoption can be a daunting and exhilarating journey. At times you feel incredibly isolated and lost. However, with this conversational and […]
Does your child have a health condition which requires special medical or dietary care? Whatever the health issue, you will learn the essential parenting skills you need to help your […]
Joe Overturf shares his life journey of discovery; working with kids that schools have clearly failed. It is through his self-reflections and interactions with misunderstood students that have led him […]
“Does your child speak a different language? Sometimes they wager for your attention, and other times they ignore you completely. Sometimes they are filled with gratitude and affection, and other […]
“Jarrett doesn’t trust Kevon. But he’s got to share a room with him anyway. It was one thing when Jarrett’s mom took care of foster babies who needed help. But […]