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, […]
If you desire to help foster kids but cannot commit to full-time foster care, providing respite care might be the perfect way to get involved. Respite providers give CCR foster parents a break for a few hours, overnight, or a few days. Being a certified respite provider to one or two CCR families is a […]
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 […]
It is a popular question many prospective foster parents ask. If you want to become a foster parent there are many things to consider before beginning the process to get a foster care license. In particular, how will your family handle the challenges, changes, and rewards? We can answer nearly all your foster care questions with […]
When a child enters the Wisconsin foster care system, they are most often placed in a licensed county foster home unless placed in the home of a relative. If a child is part of a larger sibling group, they may or may not be placed in the same foster home as their siblings. Placement is […]
Foster parent training classes are required and critical to gaining the tools necessary to be a successful Wisconsin foster parent. Training is designed to be informative, engaging, and thought-provoking. Most importantly, our foster parent training teaches trauma-informed parenting skills. New CCR foster parents come from counties across Wisconsin with diverse backgrounds to learn and prepare […]
If you are exploring how to become a foster parent and have fur babies or farm animals, this blog is for you. Perhaps you worry about your four-legged friends sharing the home with foster kids. Pets provide acceptance without judgment and offer kids in foster care dependable relationships with little risk. Not just indoor pets. […]
CCR is desperate for new foster parents wishing to help Wisconsin teens. More Teenagers in foster care than ever are at risk of aging out of care with no family or dependable support system. In 2022 we have seen a significant increase in the number of teens referred to CCR. Sadly, it is increasingly challenging […]
Wisconsin foster parents receive a monthly payment, also called a stipend, to care for the basic needs of a foster child. How much is it? Is it enough? Foster care payments are a delicate topic and often misunderstood. Nobody wants to be perceived as wanting to become a foster parent for the money. In our […]
💥 Wausau, Marshfield, Rapids, and Stevens Point areas... we need foster homes for all ages! Especially for young siblings and teens. We'll guide you through it all. Please spread the word and contact us for more info.
He doesn’t say “thank you” very often. Not that we expect it. Definitely not because he’s ungrateful, but because vulnerability is really hard.
Last night, he told us goodnight and then headed up the stairs. A few minutes later, he came back into the family room and said, “Hey… thanks for not giving up on me today.”
My husband and I looked at each other like, I'm not crying, you're crying!😭
Not going to lie, we didn’t have a great day. Some days are just like that with him. He's 16 and has been through hell.
There was yelling. There were slammed doors. There were consequences. But there was also repair, consistency with my husband and me, and the big one: Staying.
That’s the part these kids notice. Not perfect parenting. Not calm all the time. Just… staying and not giving up.
Those words weren't easy to say, I'm sure. We both assured him that we are here for him. Not going anywhere. We are staying! ❤
💥There are teens in your county and town who need a safe home. We're here to guide you through it.
