CCR foster parents are unique. They are selfless, caring individuals from counties across Wisconsin willing to give of themselves to benefit young children, older youth, and siblings. We rely on foster parents who envision a better life for kids and are determined to help change the trajectory of children's lives. Kids from counties across the state are referred to us daily. We have all heard that it takes a village to raise a child, and we desperately need our village to grow. Kids are depending on us to find more foster parents.
There is a place for everyone who wants to help Wisconsin kids. While most kids have trauma histories that require more support from a foster family, we encourage anyone from any of the 60 Wisconsin county locations we serve to apply to be a foster parent. If you meet the basic qualifications below, we would love to hear from you and get started with the application process.
We have helped thousands of kids, siblings, and teens since 1989, and we know kids who have suffered neglect and abuse heal best when a parent is present. Being available when kids need you most is essential. Please consider who will supervise foster children when they are not in school, during summer vacation, holiday breaks, and sick days.
To meet the needs of kids with higher emotions and behaviors, flexibility is required Monday-Friday between 8 am - 5 pm for a variety of appointments, including:
Yes, many of our foster parents work full-time. In many cases, both spouses or partners are working, but flexible or alternating schedules allow them to meet their kids' needs. Let's talk about your schedule.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for dozens of answers about being a foster parent with us.
