There are many state and local organizations that support foster and adoptive parents. On this page, you will find a list of a few suggested websites and support groups that you might find helpful. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-947-8074 with questions or other support group informational needs.
- Adoption-Related Support Groups (PDF)
- Child Welfare Information Gateway This link will open a new page
- National Foster Parent Association This link will open a new page
- North American Council on Adoptable Children This link will open a new page
- Respite Care Providers (PDF)
- Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parents Association This link will open a new page
- Dane County
- It’s Not About You (INAY)
Shannon Reagan-Shaw, 608-213-6223
Dawn Douglas, 608-242-6303, douglas@countyofdane.com - Door Creek Church Adoption and Foster Family Support Group
Lisa Schuster, 608-235-7677
- It’s Not About You (INAY)
- Fond du Lac County
Michelle Ward
920-922-3824 - Jefferson County
Katie Schickowski, katies@jeffersoncountywi.gov - Manitowoc County
- Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends
Karie Kobel
920-242-5411
karie@lakeshorefosterfamiliesandfriends.org
- Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends
- Milwaukee County
- Connecting Bridges
Paulette Drankiewicz
414-801-6637
milwaukeefostering@yahoo.com - Voices United
voicesunitedmilw@aol.com - Kids Matter, Inc.
414-344-1220 - Kia Rudolph
414-327-7717
joeandkia@aol.com - United Foster Parent Association of Greater Milwaukee
Theresa Cason-Pate
414-443-0030
tjpate80059@americanonline.com
- Connecting Bridges
- Kenosha County
Kristie Fowler
262-455-1154
snkfowler@yahoo.com - Winnebago County
President: Jelaine Bauman
920-460-2663
betabink@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Cheryl Richard
920-969-1829
srichard@new.rr.com
