We welcome anyone from the 60 Wisconsin counties we serve to explore becoming a foster parent. Getting started is simple if you meet the basic requirements below. What matters most is your readiness to provide a safe, stable, and supportive home for children and teens who have experienced trauma. CCR guides you through every step, from understanding the qualifications to completing the licensing process.
(You must live in one of the 60 counties we serve)
(Availability for weekly appointments, school breaks, and unexpected changes)
(Able to meet your family's basic needs without housing or food assistance)
(How to support children who have experienced significant trauma)
(Stable personal relationships and a support system you can rely on)
(Ready to work with birth families and a team of professionals supporting the child)
Being a foster parent means being available when a child needs you most. Children who have experienced trauma need consistent support, especially outside of school hours, during holiday breaks, and over summer vacation.
Being a CCR foster parent requires planning for:
Having a flexible schedule is essential. If you work full-time, it’s important to plan how you’ll be available during these key times.
Please reach out to Jane and learn more about fostering with us.
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Yes, single foster parents are welcome at CCR. With a very flexible schedule and a dependable support system from family and friends, single foster parents can successfully care for kids of all ages.
Read more about Being a Single Foster Parent
CCR foster parents are not required to own their home. Rentals of all types are acceptable. However, prospective foster parents may not rely on Government-assisted housing.
We have many working foster parents. However, a flexible schedule is required to foster with CCR. Plan on 2-3 appointments each week, and be prepared for unplanned interruptions. Foster children of any age may not be left home alone, and most will require additional supervision or attention due to past trauma histories. Read more details about working full-time.
A background check and fingerprints are required steps to become a foster parent. Traffic violations, parking tickets, most misdemeanors, and many felonies will not prevent you from obtaining a foster license.
If you have a criminal history, don't give up just yet; even if you have a previous felony, you may qualify to be a foster parent. Contact us and we can discuss your situation in confidence. Read more about background checks.
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