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Qualify to be a Foster Parent in Wisconsin

What are the foster parent requirements in Wisconsin?

Our foster parents and the children we serve come from all backgrounds and counties across Wisconsin. No two foster families are alike, and the children we serve are all unique. We must have a diverse pool of foster parents to meet the needs of kids referred to us. There is a place for everyone who wants to become a foster parent.

We welcome you to take the first step towards getting a foster license whether you are young, older, single, married, working, staying at home, or retired. If you can advocate fiercely and love generously, you could be the perfect fit for a child in need.

Wisconsin foster care qualifications for new foster parents

  • Resident of Wisconsin
  • 25 years or older 
  • Financial stability (be free from any housing assistance or food stamps)
  • A favorable background check
  • Available bedroom space for foster children 
  • Availability to attend scheduled appointments 
  • Willingness to learn about childhood trauma and use trauma-informed parenting skills
  • Healthy, stable relationships and a support system of people you can count on
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance
  • Willingness to work with the children's biological family and a professional support team

A flexible schedule is needed to meet the needs of foster children.

As you consider fostering, please consider who will supervise foster children outside school hours, during summer vacations, and on holiday breaks. While family, friends, after-school care, or daycare may be needed, it will also be important that your employer be supportive of your journey and the demands it may bring. Some flexibility will be required to meet any of the following:

  • Biological family visits
  • Therapy/Support services
  • Weekly in-home case manager support visits
  • Medical appointments
  • School appointments
  • Unplanned interruptions

We encourage you to contact us and learn more about becoming a CCR foster parent. We will gently walk you through how to get started, the steps involved, the support you will receive, and most importantly, who the children are we serve. If you reside in one of the 60 Wisconsin county locations we serve, please contact us. 

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