I’m Ready to Adopt! How Do I Choose an Adoption Agency?
When you are ready to start the process of adopting a child or youth, the first step is to choose an agency. You will want to work with an agency […]
Support for Families and Caregivers Across Wisconsin
We provide resources, training, and support for families, youth, and professionals with past or present involvement in foster care, adoption, reunification, kinship, and guardianship. Whether you’re a relative caregiver, adoptive parent, foster parent, birth parent, or member of a reunified family, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is here to connect you to trusted resources, training, and support.
Find Support for Your Journey
Relative/Kinship Caregivers
Caring for a child who is a relative or family friend? Find resources, support groups, and guidance tailored to kinship caregivers.
Adoptive Families
Access post-adoption support, training, and resources to help your family thrive at every stage.
Foster Families & Those Considering Foster Care
Learn about foster care, find licensing contacts, and access training and support services.
Birth Parents & Birth Families
If you are considering adoption or navigating your role as a birth parent, we offer information, support, and guidance.
Reunified Families
Find resources to strengthen and stabilize your family for children returning from foster care or out-of-home placements.
How We Support Families
Information and Referrals
Speak with a specialist who can help you find the right resources, services, and support for your situation.
Training & Support Groups
Join workshops, webinars, and support groups to build skills, connect with others, and feel supported.
Resource Library
Browse guides, tools, and articles on parenting, mental health, adoption, and more.
Case Management Services (GIFTS)
Short-term personalized support for adoptive, guardianship, and reunified families in Wisconsin.
Resources for Caregivers & Families
You Don’t Have to Foster to Make a Difference: Ways to Support Children in Care
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 highlights […]
Getting Started as a Relative or Kinship Caregiver
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 foster […]
What to Consider When Considering Adoption
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 […]
Fact or Fiction: Common Misconceptions About Adoption
This article addresses and debunks common misconceptions about adoption, providing evidence-based information for prospective adoptive parents. It explores several myths, including the relationship between foster care and adoption, the nature […]
Preparing the Kids in Your Home for Fostering
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 […]
