Hunger Moon
Ruthie Tepper wants to make people laugh – to be a star on her own TV show. She wants to write stories as wonderful as the ones she reads in […]
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.
Explore Resources by Topic
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
Connecting with Kids Through Stories – Using narratives to facilitate attachment in adopted children
Adopted children whose early development has been altered by abuse or neglect may form negative beliefs about themselves and parents, and may resist connecting with others. This book outlines how […]
It Gets Better – Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
Every story can change a life. Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. In response […]
Body Keeps the Score, (The) – Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with […]
Getting Thru to Your Emotions with EFT
Many people consider the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) a modern miracle. These easy-to-do processes are revolutionizing the field of psychology. By simply tapping on stress-relief points on the body, you […]
Anger Management Games for Children
This practical handbook helps adults to understand, manage and reflect constructively on children’s anger. Featuring a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games, it is designed to foster successful anger management […]
