Foster care is a temporary arrangement, with the goal usually being to reunite the child with their biological family. While there are no guarantees of adopting a foster child through CCR, it does happen in a small percentage of cases. By approaching fostering with the right mindset and being open to the challenges and realities […]
You may not know if you have what it takes to be a Wisconsin foster parent now, but rest assured, we can help you explore. Our staff will gently guide you through the important details of becoming a CCR foster parent. With the CCR staff standing behind you and the necessary education and support, you […]
Like most Wisconsin foster parents, I could write a book about my family's experiences fostering. I would dedicate an entire chapter to how fostering affected my biological kids. Our kids were 7 and 9 when we got our foster care license. From our first placement to our last, each foster child was unique, and my […]
There are numerous steps to becoming a foster parent in Wisconsin. How long it takes often depends on how quickly applicants submit the required paperwork. CCR has a professional team to gently walk you through each step at a pace you are comfortable with. How long does it take to get a foster care license? […]
Matching foster children and youth with Wisconsin foster parents is the job of Brian Sullivan. Brian has been dedicated to CCR and our foster families for over 25 years. Brian is at the heart of the placement process, handling daily referrals from counties across Wisconsin. Each referral is unique, reflecting the diverse needs and trauma […]
If you want to become a foster parent in Wisconsin, it is important to do research and ask questions of the foster agency. Learning everything you can before committing to an agency will be beneficial when caring for foster children in your home. Most people know the basic questions to ask, but one question stands […]
While having a criminal record can pose a barrier to becoming a foster parent in Wisconsin, it does not automatically disqualify someone from the potential to be a foster parent. Our responsibility is to ensure that the families we license through CCR are safe, stable, and nurturing. Any individual seeking approval to foster in Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin needs foster parents as diverse as the kids/youth care. More foster parents are needed in counties across Wisconsin. CCR welcomes a diverse pool of foster parents, including differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, and financial means. Who you love, where you live, and how much money you make […]
I have always wanted to be a foster parent for sibling groups. My name is Heather; I am a stay-at-home Wisconsin foster parent and cannot express enough how amazing CCR has been for my family and me. When I first looked into how to become a foster parent, I reached out to a local private […]
Three decades ago, a Wisconsin man with a generous heart saw a desperate need for change within the Wisconsin foster care system. Working in social services and mental health, he knew first-hand that kids needed more than basic foster care. He saw the outcomes and patterns of kids in foster care and knew he could […]
We can't say enough wonderful things about this CCR family and Wanda!! They have been together for 5 years during this placement!As we head towards adoption, the thought of losing my caseworker is heartbreaking. We have grown so close over the last 5 years. Most people get excited for Fridays and the weekend, I looked forward to Tuesdays- the day you would come for our weekly check-in. The one day a week I truly felt I could put it all on the table, every emotion, every moment that has happened from the week prior. Whether they were sad, happy or frustrating emotions you were there for it all. Talking about all the big gains and the any small set backs. From talking about the kids (even my bio kids), to work drama, things going on with my other family members, even helping me through my postpartum and all those crazy emotions. Putting me in check when I needed it and just being the “realest” person I have ever met.
When I heard today would be our last “visit” I cried so much my eye started twitching and I lost my voice for three days!!!! (Seriously!) 😂 We text back and forth and helped make light of the situation which of course helped like always.
I hope nothing but the very best for you Wanda. I know even though you won’t be visiting I will still be blowing up your phone until you have to block me because I love and appreciate you SO MUCH!
Thank you for all you have done for us, I truly don’t know if I could have navigated this all without you. ♥️♥️😭
He was telling our pup a story before naptime. It must have been a great story because, within minutes, both of them were out cold!! 🥰
