Welcome to 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.

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Bal-A-Vis-X

Is a series of Rhythmic, Balance/Auditory/Vision, eXercises of varied complexity, all of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. These exercises require full-body coordination and focused attention. The program utilizes sand-filled […]

Parenting the Traumatized Child Conference

From The Attachment Disorder Network. Parenting Traumatized Children Conference. Holding on to hope, letting go of expectations 2006.

Please Tell! A Child’s Story About Sexual Abuse

Please Tell is a beautifully simple book with a profoundly important message for children who have been sexually abused: the abuse wasn’t their fault. Written and illustrated by Jessie, herself […]

Boy Who Didn’t Want to Be Sad, The

This story utilizes the vivid colors and art to teach children how feelings of sadness and happiness are natural experiences in life. Includes “”Note to Parents”” section. Ages 4-8, 32pages

Angry Octopus – A Relaxation Story

Angry Octopus is a story that teaches children how to use progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques to calm down, lower stress, and control anger. Children relate to the angry […]

10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook

What prospective adoptive parent wouldn’t delight in this incredible mixture of research, practical tools, and reflections from fellow adoptive parents? Dr. Uekert speaks with the wisdom of a coach and […]

Brain: Effects of Childhood Trauma, The

Trauma in childhood can have devastating effects on the developing brain. Current research confirms that trauma can activate various systems in the brain that actually change neuron response and cognitive […]

Struggle for Identity – Special Edition

(4) This DVD contains the original STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY: ISSUES IN TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION, an all new twenty-minute follow up video, A CONVERSATION 10 YEARS LATER, bonus scenes and more.

Thanks To You, There’s A Brighter Tomorrow

This CD tribute to foster and adoptive parents from around the world. Thanks to you many of our children will grow up in warm, inspiring and loving homes. Parenting is […]

Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control

Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control covers in detail the effects of trauma on the body and mind and how trauma alters children’s behavioral responses. The first four chapters help parents […]