Common Myths About Foster Care There are many things about the foster care system that some people might be unaware of or have prior misconceptions about. Foster care hasn’t always had the best reputation because of the media and some of the awful headlines that go along with it. It is important to avoid making […]

Can I be a Single Foster Parent? There are many single foster parents giving children a safe and stable home environment and helping them heal from traumatic experiences all across the state of Wisconsin. Many individuals that are considering becoming foster parents have questions or doubts that may prevent them from reaching out and getting […]

Why are Pre-placement Visits Important? When taking placement of a child as foster parents, it is essential that the child is a good match for your home and with all members of the family. As social workers, we will always look over child referrals as they come in and send you what we feel will […]

If you are reading this, you may already be a foster parent who is curious if foster care ever leads to adoption; or you may really be interested in adopting as your goal and wondering if becoming a foster parent is a way to adopt. The foster parent’s primary task is to temporarily care for […]

The Rewards of Fostering a Teenager Family Works asked some of our veteran foster parents to share their insights about fostering teenagers. Here is what they had to share. We hope that you might consider you and your family the right match for a teen in foster care! What are some of the rewards of […]

At Family Works, we believe that every child deserves a caring home, and they deserve to arrive in that home with dignity. Sometimes life is out of our control.  For children in foster care, their lives may feel out of their control most of the time. One such instance is during unexpected transitions, especially those that […]

When you are considering becoming a foster parent, there are many things to think about. One of the top questions I get asked by prospective foster parents is, “how will fostering affect my own children.”  The short answer is, “it most certainly will affect your own children.”  But the “how” is a much longer answer, […]

TAHNE is a recording artist, currently living in Nashville.  She shared the following “backstory” that has led her to where she is today; a foster girl to fierce woman on a mission to empower.  “I was born in a small town in Wisconsin.  By the time I was 11, I was in foster care due […]

they always say never judge a book by its cover, but i would like to add that it is okay to consider a tree by the fruit that it if adoption isn’t an option, it is okay to love them as if it i would argue that it is actually necessary. always scream that song […]

Family Works is a child-placing agency, committed to creating healing home environments for children. We provide a supportive, comprehensive approach – utilizing trauma informed care – to help children and families reach their full potential. We are committed to creating a healthy environment for all members of the Family Works Programs community, a community in […]