Welcome to the Resource Library

About the Resource Library

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.

TABLES OF CONTENTS

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

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Mulberry Bird (The): Story of an Adoption

Aimed at younger adoptees, THE MULBERRY BIRD is an enchanting story about a mother bird who decides to place her baby bird for adoption. It explains why a birthmother might […]

Mother for Choco (A)

Choco, a young bird living all alone in the forest, wants desperately to find his mother. At first he feels sure that she must look precisely like him, and searches […]

Little Lost Bat

A delightful story of adoption in the animal kingdom based on current research. How a week old bat survives without his mother is at the center of this sad and […]

Red in the Flower Bed

An illustrated children’s story about interracial adoption. The journey of adoption is beautifully depicted with the comforting imagery of a poppy flower who is welcomed into a garden family. It […]

Adoption Parenting

Over 100 contributors have helped EMK Press to weave a stunning tapestry of advice specifically for adoptive parents. Parenting adopted children requires parenting with an extra layer and this book […]

Connected Child (The)

The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family–and addressing their […]

I’m Mad – Dealing with Feelings

Too often kids’ feelings get ignored. “”I’m Mad”” is part of the “”Dealing with Feelings”” series that help children and adults accept and acknowledge their emotions. It also helps them […]