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This informative tip sheet outlines various ways individuals can support children and youth in the foster care system, even if they’re not able to become foster parents themselves. It [...]

Are you a relative or kinship caregiver feeling overwhelmed and confused about the child welfare system? This tip sheet can help! Learn valuable insights into navigating the complexities of [...]

The decision to adopt is not unlike the decision to get married. It is a huge step with life-long implications. Many couples spent months planning the wedding to find they […]

Download PDF Every child deserves a safe and loving family. Families choose adoption for many reasons. Some have biological kids and want to welcome additional children through adoption; some [...]

Creating a Legal Family Through Stepparent Adoption Becoming a permanent family through adoption is a meaningful step in the life of a child and their stepparent. If you are raising […]

Are you considering fostering and wondering how to prepare your children for this new journey? The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is here to support you with our tip sheet, “Preparing […]

Download PDF Whether caring for a six-month-old or a tween, you are invested in kids and helping keep them safe. That passion for kids leaves you feeling upbeat, excited, and […]

Attaching to a new caregiver can be hard for some children who enter foster care or who have been adopted. This may be because of past hurtful or traumatic experiences, […]

Adoption is a journey filled with love and hope, but it can also bring complex emotional challenges. This tip sheet explores why children who were adopted might exhibit challenging behaviors […]

Download PDF When we think about grief and loss in foster care, the first thing that may come to mind is the loss that foster parents feel when a child […]