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 […]
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 We’ve compiled a list of eight […]
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 […]
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, […]
We are looking for compassionate and dedicated adults to become Emergency Foster Parents. This critical role involves providing short-term, emergency care and support to foster children in Wisconsin. Emergency foster parents receive generous daily compensation to help dudring a crisis and can live in any of the 60 counties across the state that we serve. […]
Adopting a child from foster care is possible, though the primary goal of fostering with CCR is usually to reunite children with their biological families. Listen to our 12-minute deep-dive podcast and learn about the opportunities for adopting a foster child through CCR.
A 6-minute deep-dive podcast exploring what to consider when choosing a foster care agency. What to look for. What you should expect. And why CCR might be the best choice for you.
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 […]
Becoming a foster parent is one of the most compassionate and life-changing choices you can make. It’s a meaningful way to offer safety, love, and healing to a child or siblings in need. Being a CCR foster parent is a journey filled with both beauty and challenges, highs and lows. It can be unpredictable and […]
Can I adopt a foster child? Maybe.🤷🏻♀️ There is no definitive answer because the goal of foster care is almost always reunification with the biological family. However, if that doesn't happen, then yes, you might be able to. But it happens less than 15% of the time.🤍
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