Love Rules – A Family’s True Story of Adoption and Unconditional Love
When Michael came to live with Andrea and Dave, all he had was one bag and a list of questions. The biggest being: Will I stay? He met their dog, Rory, […]
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
When Michael came to live with Andrea and Dave, all he had was one bag and a list of questions. The biggest being: Will I stay? He met their dog, Rory, […]
This comprehensive virtual resource kit empowers parents to champion their children’s racial and cultural identity development. Whether you’re just beginning your transracial parenting journey or looking to deepen your approach, […]
Download Resource Kit Children who have experienced trauma may present challenging behaviors at times. These behaviors can be emotionally and physically exhausting for children and their caregivers. Therefore, it is […]
Watch out world! The Great Gilly Hopkins is looking for a home. She’s a foster kid who’s been angry, lonely, and hurting for so long that’s she’s always ready for […]
This book consists of five autobiographical narratives by Susan Harris O’Connor, a social worker and transracial adoptee. These monologues were developed and performed around the United States in academic, clinical […]
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 […]
Self-care for Foster and Adoptive Families is a must-read for all families considering fostering or adopting and for those who have already embarked on the journey.
In this memoir, 30-year-old Ashley shares her experience in foster care from the ages of four through fifteen. Ashley opens up about spine-chilling events that she has now processed in […]
Josh was a squirrel without a squirrel family, so other families tried to take him in. Between the pelicans, the leopards, the otters, the snakes, and many more, no one […]
It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and […]