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.
From the first phone call to receiving your foster parent license, the process can take as little as 100 days. We'll walk you through everything, including paperwork, background checks, training, home visits, and more. With our team by your side, the process is seamless.
Call us for 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.
If you decide to move forward, we'll send you the electronic application to get started with the 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 Jane or complete the Contact Us form below.
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Yes! We have a severe shortage of foster homes across Wisconsin, and record numbers of children and youth are being referred to CCR monthly. We never know what county a referral will come from, so we need homes across the state to meet the need. See the 60+ Wisconsin county locations we serve.
Yes! If you are looking for more support and transparent communication, you've come to the right place. We would love to talk with you and share how CCR is different than what you may be experiencing. Transferring takes less than 6 weeks.
Foster children will attend your local public school. We are happy to discuss details with you if you wish for them to attend a school of choice. Homeschooling is not allowed.
Yes, vacations are great for kids, and international travel is also allowed! Visit our Facebook page to see many travel photos from our foster parents.
Absolutely. We never have enough homes for teenagers. Don't believe the myths and stories; talk with us about what it is like to foster a teen. Many CCR foster parents who originally preferred younger children have made the switch to helping and mentoring a teen. Read Emily's story of being in foster care.
