We are looking for compassionate and dedicated adults to become Emergency Foster Parents. This critical role involves providing short-term, emergency care and support to foster children in Wisconsin. Emergency foster parents receive generous daily compensation to help dudring a crisis and can live in any of the 60 counties across the state that we serve.

What is the role of an emergency foster care parent?

CCR foster parents who provide emergency foster care accept a child, youth, or siblings in crisis as needed. Emergency foster parents (EFPs) are trained in trauma-informed care and issued a foster license just like our full-time foster parents. We call on our EFPs when there is a crisis with a child or youth or if one of our foster families encounters an urgent situation requiring alternate care for their foster child. Placements can range from 2 to 5 days.

The majority of our foster parents provide traditional or treatment foster care with carefully planned placements lasting 12-24 months. If you are interested in fostering full-time, we desperately need more homes across Wisconsin. All you need to get started is a flexible schedule, bedroom space, and a willingness to care for kids with trauma histories.

Respite care is a planned arrangement between foster parents and a certified respite provider, allowing foster parents a much-needed break.

What are the responsibilities of emergency foster parents?

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for children of all ages and genders during a crisis.
• Show tolerance and understanding of diverse behaviors and needs.
• Transport children to necessary appointments and school.
• Utilize learned trauma-informed parenting skills to deliver appropriate care and supervision.

How to qualify to provide emergency foster care.

Children in need of emergency care display heightened behaviors and emotions, requiring additional supervision and support. Candidates must offer a stay-at-home parent and no young children at home. Experience with children with trauma histories or an understanding of childhood trauma is preferred.

Additional qualifications are:

• Candidates must maintain a flexible daily schedule.
• An available bedroom for the child.
• Applicants must pass thorough background checks to ensure child safety.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

What are the benefits of providing emergency foster care?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
• Support and resources from CCR, including access to case managers and supervisors.
• Mileage reimbursement for transportation of youth to and from the foster home.
• Guaranteed minimum compensation

We encourage you to contact us if you are passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for Wisconsin children in need.