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Download PDF For young people who have experienced foster care, turning 18 is not simply a milestone—it can feel like stepping into the world without a safety net. Many have […]

This tip sheet is a comprehensive guide for adoptive parents to understand their children’s developmental stages and the unique impacts of adoption. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining connections with […]

Learn how to navigate the unique challenges and joys of raising children in LGBTQIA±-headed households. This tip sheet offers practical advice on the following: Empowering Communication: Equip children with the […]

All children deserve to grow up in a safe, loving, permanent family. Too many youth, however, experience mistreatment, hostility, and rejection at home simply because of their sexual orientation or […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Download PDF Think back to when you were 18, 21, 40. Were your parents there for you? Were you able to handle everything you needed when you moved out? Or […]

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 […]

When you are ready to start the process of adopting a child or youth, the first step is to choose an agency. You will want to work with an agency […]