Prioritizing Presence and Mental Wellness
Caregivers don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be intentional. This handout explores why presence matters for children in foster, adoptive, and kinship care, and how even […]
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
When Your Caseworker Changes: For Foster and Kinship Parents
If you’re a foster parent or kinship caregiver in Wisconsin who has experienced caseworker turnover, this free handout offers practical guidance for navigating these transitions. High turnover in child welfare […]
Supporting Children from Families Affected by Parental Substance Use
This practical, quick reference guide helps caregivers understand and respond to the unique needs of children affected by parental substance use. The resource explains common trauma responses like hypervigilance, fight-flight-freeze […]
Fostering Older Youth in Wisconsin
Download PDF Understanding the Needs of Older Youth in Foster Care “I need hope that things will be better.” Older youth in foster care are looking for hope, and foster […]
Parents Working Together for a Brighter Holiday Season
Make the holidays brighter for children in care by working together with their first families. This guide offers practical suggestions for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers to create meaningful holiday […]
Virtual Resource Kit: Supporting Children Through Grief
When someone important in a child’s life dies, it’s tough for any child. For children in foster care or kids who were adopted and have past trauma, grief can be […]
