You may not know if you have what it takes to be a Wisconsin foster parent now, but rest assured, we can help you explore. Our staff will gently guide you through the important details of becoming a CCR foster parent. With the CCR staff standing behind you and the necessary education and support, you […]
Like most Wisconsin foster parents, I could write a book about my family's experiences fostering. I would dedicate an entire chapter to how fostering affected my biological kids. Our kids were 7 and 9 when we got our foster care license. From our first placement to our last, each foster child was unique, and my […]
There are numerous steps to becoming a foster parent in Wisconsin. How long it takes often depends on how quickly applicants submit the required paperwork. CCR has a professional team to gently walk you through each step at a pace you are comfortable with. How long does it take to get a foster care license? […]
Matching foster children with Wisconsin foster parents is a complex task, but the results can be incredibly fulfilling. Our Referral Coordinator, Brian, is at the heart of this process, handling daily referrals from counties across Wisconsin. On average, CCR receives 60 referrals monthly. Each referral is unique, reflecting the diverse needs and trauma levels of […]
If you want to become a foster parent in Wisconsin, it is important to do research and ask questions of the foster agency. Learning everything you can before committing to an agency will be beneficial when caring for foster children in your home. Most people know the basic questions to ask, but one question stands […]
While having a criminal record can pose a barrier to becoming a foster parent in Wisconsin, it does not automatically disqualify someone from the potential to be a foster parent. Our responsibility is to ensure that the families we license through CCR are safe, stable, and nurturing. Any individual seeking approval to foster in Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin needs foster parents as diverse as the kids/youth care. More foster parents are needed in counties across Wisconsin. CCR welcomes a diverse pool of foster parents, including differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, and financial means. Who you love, where you live, and how much money you make […]
I have always wanted to be a foster parent for sibling groups. My name is Heather; I am a stay-at-home Wisconsin foster parent and cannot express enough how amazing CCR has been for my family and me. When I first looked into how to become a foster parent, I reached out to a local private […]
Three decades ago, a Wisconsin man with a generous heart saw a desperate need for change within the Wisconsin foster care system. Working in social services and mental health, he knew first-hand that kids needed more than basic foster care. He saw the outcomes and patterns of kids in foster care and knew he could […]
Choosing the age of the children you wish to foster is one of many considerations to becoming a foster parent in Wisconsin. Most important is how a foster child will fit into your family. Although foster parents cannot pick specific children to care for, they can have an age preference. Foster parents can choose the […]
100 days to get a license!
Chat with us. Submit online forms. Background checks. Online intro training. Three home visits. A few more forms. In-person & Zoom training. Done. Licensed. You're ready to help a child, teen, or siblings!❤
First day of school for these fantastic girls living with CCR foster parents Lori and Bruce.😍 Want the truth about fostering older kids? Have you heard too many myths? We invite you to speak with our foster parents. They will tell you the truth and share their experiences. 50% of kids needing homes in WI are teens! The need is great in all counties. ❤
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