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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Keepers of the Flame: How Stories Empower Tribal Identity

Discover the profound significance of storytelling in tribal communities and its role in strengthening cultural identity among Native American children. This tip sheet explores how stories preserve language, transmit spiritual […]

Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide

Help Manage Behavior by Understanding How the Brain Works Faster than a speeding car! Stronger than a supercomputer! Are you ready to harness the power of your amazing brain? Get the […]

The Importance and Significance of Indigenous Hair

Understanding the significance of Indigenous hair requires acknowledging its deep cultural and spiritual roots. Long hair often represents a person’s identity, strength, knowledge, and connection to their tribal heritage. Indigenous […]

Caregivers Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Siblings

Foster and adoptive caregivers face unique challenges when supporting sibling relationships. Children separated from their siblings need to see resiliency, compassion, and steadfastness in their caregivers’ dedication to maintaining these […]

Keeping It Cool – Skills for Coping with Change

Keeping It Cool explores numerous ways children can adjust to change, express feelings, and practice healthy coping skills. Keeping It Cool teaches how adjusting to change can impact feelings, time […]

Goodbye Again – A Memoir

Candace lost her son. Twice. The first time to adoption and the second not long after reuniting with him. In this heartwrenching and heartwarming memoir, Candace Cahill offers an intimate […]