Resources

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) information about subsidized guardianship: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/guardian/subsidized

Grandfamilies.org serves as a national legal resource in support of grandfamilies within and outside the child welfare system.

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center (WiFCC) offers information resources, trainings, support groups and events for relative, like-kin, guardianship, and adoptive families. Guardianship specific information can be found at this link: https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/help-me-find/guardianship-information-resources/

Caregiver Respite Grant Program provides financial support for caregivers to utilize respite (planned or emergency care provided to a child to provide temporary relief to caregivers).

The Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program helps children with disabilities. Children who are eligible for the CLTS Program work with support and service coordinators to obtain services like respite care, counseling and therapeutic services, physical aids, and housing support services to help the child and family reach their goals.

Wisconsin Kinship Navigator is an online portal designed to provide caregivers with resources and eligibility requirements for state-sponsored services.

211 Basic Needs Guided Search is a database for caregivers to find local resources based on keywords and specific topics of interest.

Kids Matter Inc. operates a Fostering Healing program, comprised of therapists, legal advocates, social workers, and resource specialists to provide:

• • Caregiver support and education regarding child behavior and adjustment; assessment of need for medical, mental health, education, and legal services; support groups and navigating complex systems
  • Legal advocacy and representation
  • Emergency support with school placement
  • Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation