My Powerful Hair
From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering picture book about family history, self-expression, and reclaiming your identity Our ancestors say our hair is our memories, […]
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
From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering picture book about family history, self-expression, and reclaiming your identity Our ancestors say our hair is our memories, […]
In the 1950s, when Sandy White Hawk was a toddler, she was taken from her Lakota family on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Her adoption papers identify her […]
The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 was the US government’s attempt to define who “Indians” were. Among the criteria, the act set was a blood quantum, which declared that “Indians” […]
Reading Rainbow Selection – PBS Kids A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. For as long as anyone […]
Dr. Anna Koehle has written a one-of-a-kind resource for those looking to pursue adoption after challenges conceiving. A Practical Guide: Adoption After Infertility walks with you as you make an […]
A Practical Guide: Black Hair Care is the ultimate guide for adoptive and foster parents navigating Black hair care. Written by Terria Roushun Epting founder of Hair Essentials Company. Terria […]
When children face challenges, their caregivers play a big role in helping them heal. One of the best tools for this? Playtime! Through fun and games, caregivers can build strong, […]
Starting conversations about mental health with children and youth can feel overwhelming, especially when they’ve experienced trauma. These discussions are key to nurturing their emotional well-being and building trust. This […]
Adoption Unfiltered authors Sara Easterly (adoptee), Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard (birth parent), and Lori Holden (adoptive parent) interview dozens of adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, social workers, therapists, and other allies—all […]
Curious is the story of Christina Dent’s learning journey after a life-changing experience with the mother of her foster son sparks curiosity about the best way to reduce harm from drugs. […]