Children and youth in Wisconsin foster care need compassionate individuals like you to say yes to fostering. Anyone in the 60 counties we serve can apply to become a foster parent. While there are several steps to becoming a foster parent, you won't go it alone. At Community Care Resources, our caring, experienced team will guide you through the entire process, offering hands-on support, clear timelines, and personal encouragement.
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident and prepared, never overwhelmed.
If you meet the basic foster parent qualifications and are ready to learn more about fostering with CCR, we would love to talk with you.
Just reach out! Have a casual conversation with Jane about what it's really like to foster, your interests, and address any early questions you have. This conversation is designed to be informative and supportive, with no commitments or expectations.
From the first phone call to receiving your foster parent license, the process can be completed in as little as 100 days. During that time, we'll walk you through everything, including paperwork, background checks, training, home visits, and more. It may sound like a lot, but broken down step by step, and with CCR by your side, it is a seamless process.
Call us when you're ready to learn more or begin the foster parent application process. Our new foster parent advisor, Jane, will walk you through the details with complete transparency. She also has personal experience in foster parenting to help guide you.
If you decide to move forward, we'll send you the electronic application so you can start the foster care licensing process.
Background checks and fingerprints are required. Most misdemeanors and felonies will not prevent you from being a foster parent. Still, it's always best to be open about any past arrests, or convictions before applying.
Our licensing specialist will get to know you and your family through several home visits. She will help ensure your home meets safety standards and assist you in preparing it to welcome children.
You'll complete a short online video series, followed by a variety of Zoom classes. Lastly, you'll have the opportunity to meet with our dedicated staff and supervisors, and learn more about caring for children and youth with trauma histories.
Once all steps are completed, you'll receive your foster care license and wait to be matched with a child or siblings in need of a loving home.
Interested in learning how CCR differs from other Wisconsin foster agencies? Listen to our quick podcast where we discuss our unique approach to foster care and the support we provide to our foster parents. It's a great way to get a deeper understanding of what it's like to foster with CCR.
If you're ready to take the first step, please call us or complete the Contact Us form below.
