Foster to adopt is a path that many foster parents choose and hundreds of kids in Wisconsin foster care are adopted by their foster parents every year. It can be a beautiful experience and we see families grow through adoption regularly at CCR. Although there are no promises of adopting a child from foster care, […]
Wisconsin foster care has over 7,400 kids in out of home care at any time. Ages of foster children range from infant to young adults. If you are interested in how to become a foster parent, one of the biggest decisions you will make is the age range of the foster children you wish to […]
Wisconsin foster care explained in less than 10 minutes is here! There are just 2 choices available if you want to become a foster parent in Wisconsin. County foster care or a private agency. That's it, just two options and it is very important to understand the differences between them. Too many people jump in […]
Are you searching for foster care information? Are you ready to take the first step to become a foster parent but don't know where to begin? No worries, the staff at CCR are ready to help you explore Wisconsin foster care. We understand that websites are often overwhelming and group information sessions can feel impersonal. […]
You have made the decision and you are ready to become a foster parent. How exciting! Or perhaps, how overwhelming! There are many steps required to get a foster care license and you will want to have an experienced foster agency walking you through the process. An agency that is willing to explain the details, […]
The impact being a foster family will have on your kids will be a bit of a mystery until you are actually a foster family living it. I wish I had a crystal ball for you but I can share my own family's experiences so you might imagine the reality of being a foster family […]
Want to become a foster parent in Wisconsin? Great news for you: You can choose between your county foster agency or a private agency. There are significant differences worth exploring before you choose one over the other. The support you and your foster kids receive will determine successful outcomes. Being a foster parent can be […]
Being a foster parent often means full calendars and tight schedules, leaving little time for personal breaks and self-care. With our own kids, we can call Grandma or hire a teenage babysitter for the night. With foster kids, getting away for an evening or weekend can be a bit more difficult because the kids require […]
Sifting your way through blogs and websites about foster care can be overwhelming. Chances are you have read your fair share of personal stories and opinions from past and present foster parents. You may have called your county foster agency looking for information and it's a sure bet you have scrolled your evenings away reading […]
Wisconsin foster care and the social workers on the front line know that working in foster care is exhausting, demanding, and emotionally draining on a good day. Social work within a foster agency can also be very rewarding, fulfilling, and inspiring to the men and women who dedicate their lives to children and families. The […]
Standing ovation for 3 of our foster families caring for 5 foster kids each❣️ Woohoo! New foster parent training is happening today! The plexiglass shield is working great! Keeping our new foster families and staff safe and distanced is important to everyone. Watch this inspiring video with sound on so you can hear this foster mom's passion! Sent a single woman in Green Lake County an application yesterday. She returned it already! So excited for her to become a foster mom! 
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If you are interested in attending an upcoming training, we got you (and us) covered. 😷
We would love to speak with you to explain the difference between a county agency and CCR, qualifying, the process, classes, kids, support... everything you need to know right over the phone.
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Shortly after getting her foster care license, this retired veteran welcomed an 8-year-old boy into her home who had experienced significant tragedy in his young life. They had a powerful exchange that may very well move your heart to consider fostering.
CCR needs foster parents in every county across Wisconsin. No matter where you live, what you do, who you are with, how much you make, or why your heart keeps telling you to explore... We would love to speak with you.
If you have some flexibility in your day to day schedule to be there for kids, attend appointments, work around school schedules, and provide consistent stability, please contact us.
* The two have been together for over a year. Healing is happening, love has grown, and there is so much hope for a little guy who went through so much at such an early age.
Thank you not only to this amazing foster mom, but all of our CCR foster parents who selflessly give to kids every single day.
