Sensory Signals: Understanding and Supporting Need for Movement
Download PDF Have you received a phone call from a teacher about how the child in your care constantly fidgets in class? Or maybe they’re tipping back their desk chair […]
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 Have you received a phone call from a teacher about how the child in your care constantly fidgets in class? Or maybe they’re tipping back their desk chair […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Stressed out!” We hear this phrase often in today’s fastpaced world. Stress is a demand on our body’s systems. We can feel stressed about many things—bills piling up, a never-ending […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caring for a child with a different racial or cultural background can be enriching. It’s a chance to learn together and foster a sense of pride and connection to their […]
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 […]
Creating Calm teaches children relaxation and grounding techniques, using 5 senses, to focus on what’s around them, be in the moment, and manage feelings and behaviors with healthy coping skills. […]
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 […]