CCR Blog

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 […]

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 to get a foster license 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 […]

Matching foster children and youth with Wisconsin foster parents is the job of Brian Sullivan. Brian has been dedicated to CCR and our foster families for over 25 years. Brian is at the heart of the placement process, handling daily referrals from counties across Wisconsin. Each referral is unique, reflecting the diverse needs and trauma […]

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 […]