A Closer Look at Children in Foster Care

With an estimated 6,000 Wisconsin children in foster care, foster parents are needed now more than ever.  Some children may need a foster home until their biological parents are able to provide a safe and stable home, and some children in foster care need long-term care, as they will not return to their family home due to an inability to properly care for the child.

Many children in foster care have experienced hurt, loss and grief as a result of family circumstances.  Feelings of anxiety and depression are common and can sometimes lead to behavioral and emotional issues that require extraordinary nurturing and attention.  While many children in foster care are alone, some children are a part of sibling groups that are hoping for a foster family who is willing to keep children together to prevent further loss as a result of separation.

While the ages of the children in foster care range from infant to 18 years, most children tend to be school aged through adolescence.  Benefits to fostering an older child include the ability to function as a life-coach or mentor to a child who is developing and growing.  Many foster parents of older children claim to feel more youthful themselves as they learn and grow with the next generation.  What a heartwarming reward!

What does it require to care for children in foster care?

• Dedication
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Compassion
• Ability to nurture
• Home stability
• One stay-at-home adult
• Willingness to learn about and address any special needs a child may present
• Open communication with CCR staff, teachers, mentors, tutors, social workers and other foster care professionals

The role of a foster parent is to provide a stable, loving home environment for children in desperate need of structure and nurturing.  We are here to help!  The staff at Community Care Resources, Inc. (CCR) is committed to helping you chart the course toward effective foster parenting through step-by-step guidance and support.  From respite, short term care, long term care to adoption options, we will work with you to determine the level of service you are comfortable with. With over 20 years of experience matching children with families, providing support and clinical expertise, we want to partner with you in this rewarding journey toward foster parenthood.

Would you like to meet some children in foster care?  We’d love to introduce you!  Contact us today or call 800-799-0450.

If you’re ready to make the commitment to helping turn a child’s life around by paying it forward it a big way, partner with Community Care Resources, Inc. to make a difference for children in foster care.