Safe Place for Caleb, (A)
An Interactive Book for Kids, Teens, and Adults with Issues of Attachment, Grief and Loss, or Early Trauma. A comprehensive and richly illustrated resource for individuals of all ages who […]
Building Understanding and Connection Across Wisconsin
Every family’s story is different, and every child deserves to feel understood, respected, and supported for who they are. We offer resources, training, and support to help families and caregivers navigate identity, culture, and mental health with confidence, whether you’re supporting an LGBTQIA2S+ young person, caring for a child with Native heritage, or working through mental health challenges together as a family.
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LGBTQIA2S+ Resources
We offer guidance for caregivers supporting a young person’s identity, resources for LGBTQIA2S+ teens and young adults, and parents who are themselves part of the community and are navigating foster care or adoption.
Native & Tribal Resources
We offer trainings, tip sheets, and guidance for foster, adoptive, kinship, and relative caregivers of Native children, covering cultural traditions, the significance of hair, and how to advocate for a Native child in your care.
Mental Health Resources
We offer resources to help foster, adoptive, and kinship children work through trauma, grief, and other mental health needs, along with guidance and tools to support your own mental health as a caregiver.
How We Provide Support
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.
Identity & Community Resources
Gay Parenting: Complete Guide for Same-Sex Families
This insightful, thoroughly researched guide offers sage advice for same-sex families in every stage, from making the decision to have children to dealing with embarrassed teenagers. Discover the ways same […]
Fatherhood for Gay Men
Author Kevin McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his natural fathering instincts stifled by the limits – real and perceived – of being gay. This unique […]
Dance of Attachment
This book was written specifically for adoptive parents. It provides tips to smooth the adoption transition and set realistic expectations. After a child comes home, this guide helps families understand […]
In Their Own Words reflections on Parenting Children with Mental Health Issues
We have little tolerance for what we do not understand and we have little patience when there is no quick fix. The families who shared their stories with us represent […]
Emotional Development:The Organization of Emotional Life in the Early Years
M5555 Emotional Development presents the phases of early of emotional development and regulation. In the past, researchers have treated the development of the emotions and the task of emotional regulation […]
