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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Talk and Work it Out

What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It’s never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict […]

Be Honest and Tell the Truth

It’s never too soon to learn the difference between what’s true and what isn’t. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust […]

Accept and Value Each Person

The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one’s immediate family […]

Ready to Play!

A tale of toys and friends, and barely any bickering. Trouble sharing. Haggles over what to play. Jealousy, hurt feelings—and of course tears when playtime ends. For kids just learning […]

Ready for Bed!

I don’t want to go to bed! If you’re a parent of a preschool-age child, you’ve probably heard this before. And you probably know about the crying, fits, and complaining […]

Oh No! Time to Go!, A Book of Goodbyes

A playful, reassuring book that helps make saying goodbye a little easier. In this deceptively simple picture book by the author of Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and […]

What’s Happening in Court?

What’s Happening in Court? is intended for children who are in court for any reason-whether they are witnesses, visitors to the courthouse, or involved in a case. It aims to […]

Arms Wide Open: An Insight Into Open Adoption

Jane Waters’ book offers insight into the process of open adoption for would-be parents exploring this option. It answers questions that prospective parents often asks when considering open adoption, and […]