United We Learn: Families of Every Kind
Every family can look different, and every child deserves love, safety, and belonging. Whether in foster care, a kinship home, or an adoptive family, all children should feel cared for. […]
This Resource Library is a collection of books, tapes, and DVDs, as well as instantly downloadable items, such as newsletters and tip sheets. You will find a wide variety of topics related to foster care, kinship caregiving, adoption, and more.
Wisconsin families and professionals are welcome to check out physical materials from our library for free (electronic items are available to all for free and on demand). The requested materials will be shipped to you with a postage-paid return envelope. You can help us serve more people by sending along a check for the amount of postage, if possible. You may check out four (4) items at a time and keep them for three (3) weeks.
To help you navigate our rich library of free downloadable resources, we have created some table of contents documents that we hope you find helpful.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org
Every family can look different, and every child deserves love, safety, and belonging. Whether in foster care, a kinship home, or an adoptive family, all children should feel cared for. […]
Download the Handout Navigating the education system can sometimes feel confusing, overwhelming, and frustrating. This can be especially true for families caring for a child who needs additional supports and/or […]
Download Resource A Safe Space for Parents: Connecting with a Support Group Connection truly is a biological necessity, as fundamental as the need for food and shelter. Yet it is […]
A child’s voice leads into each chapter, offering a one-of-a-kind exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children’s perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and […]
Download PDF What is Minor Guardianship in Wisconsin? Minor guardianship in Wisconsin is a court-established legal relationship that allows a trusted adult — usually a grandparent, relative, or close family […]
Download PDF Caring for children who have experienced trauma can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Caregivers of all kinds often focus so much […]
In Bitterroot Susan Devan Harness traces her journey to understand the complexities and struggles of being an American Indian child adopted by a white couple and living in the rural […]
Download a PDF As the school year winds down and the rhythm of our daily lives shifts, children in out-of-home care—whether in foster, adoptive, or kinship placements—often experience heightened anxiety […]
The greatest human fear is the unknown. And foster care holds so many unknowns – for the parent, the caregiver, and most of all the child(ren). The most effective way […]
Download the PDF Food is more than just nutrition for children who have experienced trauma; it represents safety, predictability, security, comfort, and care. When children have faced neglect or food […]