Welcome to the Resource Library

About the Resource Library

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.

TABLES OF CONTENTS

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

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Honoring a Child’s Racial and Cultural Identity

Download PDF Welcoming a child into your family is an exciting and life-changing experience. When that child comes from a different racial or cultural background—whether through birth, adoption, foster care, […]

What to Do While You Wait to Adopt

Families in the process of adopting can experience a host of emotions: excitement, nervousness, wonder, eagerness, and more. But the hardest part of the whole process can be waiting. This […]

Is Adoption or Guardianship a Better Fit?

This tip sheet helps families understand the key differences between adoption and guardianship. Adoption creates a lifelong parent-child relationship with full legal rights, while guardianship offers temporary legal rights without […]

Is Fostering a Good Fit? Things to Consider

The tip sheet from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center provides a comprehensive guide for families considering becoming foster parents. It addresses common questions and concerns, offering practical advice on discussing […]

Getting Started as a Relative or Kinship Caregiver

Are you a relative or kinship caregiver feeling overwhelmed and confused about the child welfare system? This tip sheet can help! Learn valuable insights into navigating the complexities of foster […]