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
Download PDF Valuing the importance of taking care of yourself is essential to successful parenting. Life, work, and family commitments take a toll on everyone. We all have responsibilities that […]
Forgiveness can feel complicated — especially when you’re caring for a child who has experienced trauma. This tip sheet explores what forgiveness really means, why it matters for your own […]
Becoming a relative caregiver can happen in an instant. The shift from being a grandparent, aunt or uncle, cousin, brother, or sister to being a child’s primary caregiver and parent […]
Single parents are fostering, adopting, and stepping up as kinship caregivers every day — and doing it well. This tip sheet meets them where they are. Solo and Supported: Thriving […]
Have you ever parented a child who would have an extremely over-the-top response to the littlest thing? Whose response was so disproportionate to the activity that you had to ask […]
Researchers from the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry estimate that between 4.5 million and 15 million children are exposed to physical violence in the home. Take into consideration that […]
Unlock the secrets to supporting children through trauma with our comprehensive tip sheet. Learn how to understand and respond to challenging behaviors, create safe and healing environments, and employ effective […]
This topic is one of the most fearful that foster and adoptive parents encounter. The reality is that most foster and adoptive parents will care for a child who has […]
If you’re a foster parent, adoptive parent, or relative caregiver, navigating the complexities of child welfare can be challenging. This article offers invaluable insights and practical tips to help you […]
Discover how foster parents and social workers can work together to ensure the best outcomes for youth in care. This tip sheet includes practical tips and insights to help you […]
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