Fostering Older Youth
Fostering Older Youth in Wisconsin Unlock the Potential of Fostering Older Youth: A Guide to Making a Difference Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a young person’s […]
Tip Sheets
Tip sheets are short informational resources on a variety of topics related to adoption, post-adoption, foster care, and caring for children and youth in general. Most tip sheets are three-four pages in length and include links to additional resources and information.
From One Generation to the Next: Understanding Generational Trauma
Download PDF As caregivers, we often focus on meeting the day-to-day needs of the children in our care, ensuring they’re safe, fed, supported, and loved. But sometimes, challenges emerge that […]
Creating an Environment Where Autistic Children Thrive
Download PDF “I am different, not less.” This Temple Grandin quote perfectly articulates what it means to be on the autism spectrum. There are countless perspectives and controversies regarding […]
Sensory Signals: Understanding and Supporting Need for Movement
Download PDF Have you received a phone call from a teacher about how the child in your care constantly fidgets in class? Or maybe they’re tipping back their desk chair […]
Keepers of the Flame: How Stories Empower Tribal Identity
Discover the profound significance of storytelling in tribal communities and its role in strengthening cultural identity among Native American children. This tip sheet explores how stories preserve language, transmit spiritual […]
Big Feelings, Little Bodies: Helping Children Heal
“Stressed out!” We hear this phrase often in today’s fastpaced world. Stress is a demand on our body’s systems. We can feel stressed about many things—bills piling up, a never-ending […]
The Importance and Significance of Indigenous Hair
Understanding the significance of Indigenous hair requires acknowledging its deep cultural and spiritual roots. Long hair often represents a person’s identity, strength, knowledge, and connection to their tribal heritage. Indigenous […]
The Benefits of Stability: Creating Safety & Trust
The Benefits of Stability: Creating Safety and Trust explores the critical importance of maintaining stability for children in foster care. Research shows multiple moves can significantly harm a child’s social, […]
Promoting Healthy Cultural Identity for Children of Color Living in Transracial Families
Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child of a different race? Navigating this journey can be challenging, but you’re not alone. This tip sheet offers compassionate and practical […]
Communicating About Kids in Care: Understanding Stigmas & Stereotypes
Take a moment to think of the representations you’ve seen of children who were adopted or in foster care throughout your lifetime. Television, movies, news stories, and social media have […]
