Tip Sheets

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 […]

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 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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?”, [...]

Alcoholism and drug dependency affect many youth in care. This tip sheet provides some insight into youth who come from these environments, signs for you to look for, and strategies […]

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 […]

This tip sheet highlights the importance of adopting older youth and addresses common concerns and misconceptions. While older children may present different challenges than younger ones, they [...]