Can Wisconsin foster parents work? Can single foster parents work? If you want to become a foster parent in Wisconsin and you are working full-time, there is good news. It is possible IF you meet the required flexibility and availability requirements. Wisconsin foster parents can work but must be available and flexible. Being a foster […]
Getting to know the kids in Wisconsin foster care begins with understanding why children are removed from their homes in the first place. The seriousness of abuse and neglect and the lasting impact it has on a developing child cannot be overstated. Reasons why kids enter Wisconsin Foster Care Neglect Physical neglect happens when children […]
Matching foster children and youth with Wisconsin foster parents is a thoughtful and deliberate process designed to help children heal and foster parents succeed. At CCR, every placement is carefully made and doesn't happen overnight. Planned placements take time to ensure children can heal and families can thrive. Placing Wisconsin foster children in the best […]
David has been in and out of Wisconsin foster care for five years. He is 14 years old. He is currently placed with a cousin struggling to meet his needs. Here is a bit of David's story: Wisconsin foster parents need a flexible schedule David, a 14-year-old boy, needs a foster home with at least […]
I went into the Wisconsin foster care system at 14, and I was immediately deemed unplaceable due to my age. I wasn’t much trouble, never used drugs or drank alcohol. I was an A/B student and kept to myself. I did struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, but given everything I’d been through, that wasn’t […]
Why Parenting Foster Children Is Different – And Why That Matters If you’re considering becoming a Wisconsin foster parent, you might imagine that parenting a foster child is much like parenting any other child, just with a bit more patience and compassion. You might believe that "love is enough". But the truth is, foster parenting […]
Foster Parents need a flexible work schedule At CCR, the children referred to us often carry deep emotional wounds from complex trauma. Many have endured prolonged neglect, physical or sexual abuse, or multiple foster care placements. These early experiences can impact how they express emotions, form relationships, and respond to daily challenges. Because of this, […]
Foster care is a temporary arrangement, with the goal usually being to reunite the child with their biological family. While there are no guarantees of adopting a foster child through CCR, it does happen. By approaching foster parenting with the right mindset and being open to the challenges and realities it presents, your family may […]
Kaylie is a happy, busy 12-year-old girl in Wisconsin foster care. She has Jacobsen's Syndrome and autism. She was referred to CCR from a Wisconsin county foster agency in hopes of finding a foster family with a flexible schedule to meet her higher needs. Here are some highlights about Kaylie: Wisconsin foster parents are needed […]
Jake is among the dozens of Wisconsin Foster Care teenagers referred to us monthly. He has been in a Wisconsin residential facility for 7 months and is eager to move in with a loving foster family. Jake needs a well-structured environment with adult supervision, consistent expectations, and fair rewards and consequences. Teens in Wisconsin foster […]
