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
In this groundbreaking book, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology. The body is where our instincts reside […]
If you’re a foster parent or kinship caregiver in Wisconsin who has experienced caseworker turnover, this free handout offers practical guidance for navigating these transitions. High turnover in child welfare […]
The reality of loss can arrive without warning. It might come as an unexpected late-night call, a staggering text, or a startling knock on your front door from a relative, […]
This practical, quick reference guide helps caregivers understand and respond to the unique needs of children affected by parental substance use. The resource explains common trauma responses like hypervigilance, fight-flight-freeze […]
Download PDF Understanding the Needs of Older Youth in Foster Care “I need hope that things will be better.” Older youth in foster care are looking for hope, and foster […]
Download the Handout Many songs, books, and classic movies have been written about the quest to be home for the holidays. “Home” is universally understood to be where we feel […]
Download Resource Kit When someone important in a child’s life dies, it’s tough for any child. For children in foster care or kids who were adopted and have past trauma, […]
Looking for a quick introduction to generational trauma? This concise one-pager outlines three essential benefits of understanding how past trauma affects present behaviors. Perfect for busy caregivers, it highlights how […]
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 […]
Discover The Forever Nest, a heartwarming children’s book about Wynn and Fig, two puffins who dream of growing their family through adoption. With the guidance of a wise snowy owl, their journey […]
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