BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

Anu Family Services

Become a Trauma-Informed Treatment Foster Parent · Statewide

Anu Family Services licenses trauma-informed treatment foster parents across Wisconsin, with a structured licensing process and ongoing training and support for caregivers.

4319 Jeffers Rd, Ste 100, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Get Foster and Adoptive Family Training Anywhere in Wisconsin · Statewide

Wisconsin's statewide foster parent support and training hub offers courses, webinars, conferences, and the state-funded Family Connections Center for families touched by foster care and adoption.

6737 W. Washington Street Suite 2353, Madison, WI 53214

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Become a Foster Parent Through Lutheran Social Services · Statewide

Lutheran Social Services is a Wisconsin child-placing agency that licenses and supports foster families caring for children who cannot remain safely at home.

6737 W Washington St, Suite 2275, West Allis, WI 53214

The Reel Hope Project

Free Profile Videos for Youth Waiting for Adoptive Families · Statewide

The Reel Hope Project produces free two-minute profile videos of children and teens in foster care who are waiting for an adoptive family, made with the child's social work team and given to the county or agency to help recruit families. Prospective adoptive families can watch the videos to learn about waiting youth.

718 N Washington Ave STE 401, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Become a Licensed Foster Parent in Wisconsin · Statewide

The state's foster care portal explains how to become a foster parent, including relative, like-kin, and non-relative licensing paths, and points you to the county or tribal agency that handles your application.

Madison, WI

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Complete Wisconsin's Foster Parent Training · Statewide

The state lays out the pre-placement, initial licensing, and ongoing training hours foster parents complete, and how training connects to the level of care a family is licensed to provide.

Madison, WI

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Find Your County Foster Care Coordinator · Statewide

An interactive state map listing the foster care licensing contact for every Wisconsin county and tribe. Contacting your local coordinator is the required first step for county-based fostering.

Madison, WI

Wisconsin Family Ties

Get Parent Peer Support as a Foster or Kinship Caregiver · Statewide

This statewide, parent-run organization connects trained Parent Peer Specialists with parents and caregivers, including foster and kinship caregivers, raising children with emotional or behavioral health challenges.

16 N. Carroll St. Ste. 230, Madison, WI 53703

Adams County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Adams County · Adams County, WI

State child welfare office serving Adams County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

108 East North, Friendship, WI 53934, WI

Ashland County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Ashland County · Ashland County, WI

State child welfare office serving Ashland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

630 Sanborn Ave., Ashland, WI 54806, WI

Barron County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Barron County · Barron County, WI

State child welfare office serving Barron County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

335 E. Monroe Ave., Room 338, Barron, WI 54812, WI

Bayfield County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Bayfield County · Bayfield County, WI

State child welfare office serving Bayfield County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

117 East 5th Street, P.O. Box 100, Washburn, WI 54891, WI

Brown County Health & Human Services

Become a Foster Parent in Brown County · Brown

Brown County holds informational sessions and guides applicants through pre-placement training and licensing. The county reports far fewer licensed homes than children needing placement.

Green Bay, WI

Safe Families for Children Wisconsin

Host or Support a Family Through Your Church in Green Bay and the Fox Cities · Brown

Safe Families mobilizes church volunteers to host children temporarily and surround families in crisis with support, with the goal of preventing entry into the child welfare system.

500 W Franklin St, Suite F, Appleton, WI 54911

Buffalo County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Buffalo County · Buffalo County, WI

State child welfare office serving Buffalo County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

407 South Second Street, P.O. Box 517, Alma, WI 54610, WI

Burnett County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Burnett County · Burnett County, WI

State child welfare office serving Burnett County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

7410 County Rd K, Suite 280, Siren, WI 54872, WI

Calumet County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Calumet County · Calumet County, WI

State child welfare office serving Calumet County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014, WI

Chippewa County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Chippewa County · Chippewa County, WI

State child welfare office serving Chippewa County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

711 North Bridge St., Room 305, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, WI

Clark County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Clark County · Clark County, WI

State child welfare office serving Clark County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

517 Court Street, Room 502, Neillsville, WI 54456, WI

Columbia County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Columbia County · Columbia County, WI

State child welfare office serving Columbia County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

2652 Murphy Rd, P.O. Box 136, Portage, WI 53901, WI

Crawford County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Crawford County · Crawford County, WI

State child welfare office serving Crawford County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

225 N Beaumont, Suite 326, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, WI

Dane County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Dane County · Dane County, WI

State child welfare office serving Dane County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1202 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704, WI

Dodge County Human Services & Health Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Dodge County · Dodge County, WI

State child welfare office serving Dodge County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

143 East Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039, WI

Door County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Door County · Door County, WI

State child welfare office serving Door County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, WI

Douglas County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Douglas County · Douglas County, WI

State child welfare office serving Douglas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1316 North 14th Street, Suite 400, Superior, WI 54880, WI

Dunn County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Dunn County · Dunn County, WI

State child welfare office serving Dunn County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

3001 State Highway 12 East, Suite 160, Menomonie, WI 54751, WI

Eau Claire County Department of Human Services

Become a Foster or Respite Provider in Eau Claire County · Eau Claire

Eau Claire County licenses both regular foster homes and respite providers, supporting families through foster, respite, and kinship care arrangements.

Eau Claire, WI

Florence County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Florence County · Florence County, WI

State child welfare office serving Florence County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

P.O. Box 170, 501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121, WI

Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Fond du Lac County · Fond du Lac County, WI

State child welfare office serving Fond du Lac County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

87 Vincent Street, P.O. Box 1196, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, WI

Forest County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Forest County · Forest County, WI

State child welfare office serving Forest County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

200 East Madison Street, Crandon, WI 54520, WI

Grant County Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Grant County · Grant County, WI

State child welfare office serving Grant County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

8820 Hwy. 35 & 61 South, P.O. Box 447, Lancaster, WI 53813, WI

Green County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Green County · Green County, WI

State child welfare office serving Green County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

N3152 Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566, WI

Green Lake County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Green Lake County · Green Lake County, WI

State child welfare office serving Green Lake County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

571 County Road A, P.O. Box 588, Green Lake, WI 54941, WI

Iowa County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Iowa County · Iowa County, WI

State child welfare office serving Iowa County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

109 West Fountain Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533, WI

Iron County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Iron County · Iron County, WI

State child welfare office serving Iron County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

300 Taconite Street, Suite 201, Hurley, WI 54534, WI

Jackson County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Jackson County · Jackson County, WI

State child welfare office serving Jackson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

420 Highway 54 West, P.O. Box 457, Black River Falls, WI 54615, WI

Jefferson County Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Jefferson County · Jefferson County, WI

State child welfare office serving Jefferson County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1541 Annex Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549, WI

Juneau County Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Juneau County · Juneau County, WI

State child welfare office serving Juneau County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

220 East LaCrosse Street, Mauston, WI 53948, WI

Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services

Become a Foster Parent in Kenosha County · Kenosha

Kenosha County describes foster parenting requirements and provides an online form for residents who want to help as a foster or volunteer applicant.

Kenosha, WI

Kewaunee County Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Kewaunee County · Kewaunee County, WI

State child welfare office serving Kewaunee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

810 Lincoln St, Kewaunee, WI 54216, WI

La Crosse County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — La Crosse County · La Crosse County, WI

State child welfare office serving La Crosse County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

300 North Fourth Street, P.O. Box 4002, La Crosse, WI 54602, WI

Lafayette County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Lafayette County · Lafayette County, WI

State child welfare office serving Lafayette County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

15701 County Road K, Suite 3, Darlington, WI 53530, WI

Langlade County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Langlade County · Langlade County, WI

State child welfare office serving Langlade County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1225 Langlade Road, Antigo, WI 54409, WI

Lincoln County Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Lincoln County · Lincoln County, WI

State child welfare office serving Lincoln County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

801 North Sales Street, Suite 209, Merrill, WI 54452, WI

Manitowoc County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Manitowoc County · Manitowoc County, WI

State child welfare office serving Manitowoc County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

926 South 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220, WI

Marathon County Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Marathon County · Marathon County, WI

State child welfare office serving Marathon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

400 East Thomas Street, Wausau, WI 54403, WI

Marinette County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Marinette County · Marinette County, WI

State child welfare office serving Marinette County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

2500 Hall Avenue, Suite B, Marinette, WI 54143, WI

Marquette County Health and Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Marquette County · Marquette County, WI

State child welfare office serving Marquette County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

428 Underwood Ave, PO Box 405, Montello, WI 53949, WI

Menominee County Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Menominee County · Menominee County, WI

State child welfare office serving Menominee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

Box 280, Keshena, WI 54135, WI

Children's Wisconsin

Provide Respite Care for Foster Families · Milwaukee

Children's Wisconsin licenses respite providers who give current foster families short, planned breaks in their own home, without taking on a long-term placement.

8915 W. Connell Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Children's Wisconsin

Become a Foster Parent Through Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee

Children's Wisconsin, a Milwaukee County child-placing partner, licenses and trains foster and adoptive families and offers ongoing supports such as clothing help for children in care.

8915 W. Connell Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Community Care Resources

Become a Treatment Foster Parent with Community Care Resources · Milwaukee

Community Care Resources is a Wisconsin child-placing agency that licenses treatment foster parents, with county-specific application guidance for the areas it serves.

6716 Stone Glen Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53562

La Causa, Inc.

Become a Treatment Foster Parent in Milwaukee · Milwaukee

La Causa licenses and supports treatment foster parents in Milwaukee, providing specialized training and a caregiver support network for children with elevated needs.

413 West Scott St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Milwaukee County Child Protective Services

Become a Foster Parent in Milwaukee County · Milwaukee

Milwaukee County child welfare partners with Children's Wisconsin and Wellpoint Care Network to recruit, train, and license county foster families, and explains how to be referred to those agencies.

Milwaukee, WI

Wellpoint Care Network

Become a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver in Milwaukee · Milwaukee

Wellpoint Care Network has licensed foster homes in Wisconsin since 1984 and partners with Milwaukee County child protective services to license and support foster and kinship caregivers.

8901 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Monroe County Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Monroe County · Monroe County, WI

State child welfare office serving Monroe County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

14301 County Highway B, Bldg A, Sparta, WI 54656, WI

Oconto County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Oconto County · Oconto County, WI

State child welfare office serving Oconto County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

501 Park Avenue, Oconto, WI 54153, WI

Oneida County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Oneida County · Oneida County, WI

State child welfare office serving Oneida County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

Oneida County Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501, WI

Ozaukee County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Ozaukee County · Ozaukee County, WI

State child welfare office serving Ozaukee County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

121 West Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074, WI

Pepin County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Pepin County · Pepin County, WI

State child welfare office serving Pepin County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

740 Seventh Avenue West, P.O. Box 39, Durand, WI 54736, WI

Pierce County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Pierce County · Pierce County, WI

State child welfare office serving Pierce County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

412 West Kinne, P.O. Box 670, Ellsworth, WI 54011, WI

Polk County Information & Referral / Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Polk County · Polk County, WI

State child welfare office serving Polk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, WI

Portage County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Portage County · Portage County, WI

State child welfare office serving Portage County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481, WI

Price County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Price County · Price County, WI

State child welfare office serving Price County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

104 South Eyder Avenue, P.O. Box 88, Phillips, WI 54555, WI

Racine County Human Services Department

Become a Foster Parent in Racine County · Racine

Racine County's foster recruitment page invites residents to speak with a foster care specialist about licensing and the county's ongoing need for homes.

Racine, WI

Richland County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Richland County · Richland County, WI

State child welfare office serving Richland County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

221 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581, WI

Rock County Human Services Department

Foster Care & Adoption — Rock County · Rock County, WI

State child welfare office serving Rock County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

3530 North County Trunk F, Janesville, WI 53547, WI

Rusk County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Rusk County · Rusk County, WI

State child welfare office serving Rusk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

311 East Miner Ave, Suite C240, Ladysmith, WI 54848, WI

Sauk County Health Care Center / Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Sauk County · Sauk County, WI

State child welfare office serving Sauk County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

505 Broadway, P.O. Box 29, Baraboo, WI 53913, WI

Sawyer County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Sawyer County · Sawyer County, WI

State child welfare office serving Sawyer County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

10610 Main St, Suite 224, Hayward, WI 54843, WI

Shawano County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Shawano County · Shawano County, WI

State child welfare office serving Shawano County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

607 E Elizabeth St, Shawano, WI 54166, WI

Sheboygan County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Sheboygan County · Sheboygan County, WI

State child welfare office serving Sheboygan County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1011 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081, WI

St. Croix County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — St. Croix County · St. Croix County, WI

State child welfare office serving St. Croix County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, WI 54017, WI

Taylor County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Taylor County · Taylor County, WI

State child welfare office serving Taylor County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

540 East College Street, Medford, WI 54451, WI

Trempealeau County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Trempealeau County · Trempealeau County, WI

State child welfare office serving Trempealeau County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

P.O. Box 67, Whitehall, WI 54773, WI

Vernon County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Vernon County · Vernon County, WI

State child welfare office serving Vernon County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 100, Viroqua, WI 54665, WI

Vilas County Department of Social Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Vilas County · Vilas County, WI

State child welfare office serving Vilas County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521, WI

Walworth County Health and Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Walworth County · Walworth County, WI

State child welfare office serving Walworth County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

W4051 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, WI

Washburn County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Washburn County · Washburn County, WI

State child welfare office serving Washburn County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

P.O. Box 250, Shell Lake, WI 54871, WI

Washington County Department of Job & Family Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Washington County · Washington County, WI

State child welfare office serving Washington County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

333 East Washington, West Bend, WI 53095, WI

Waukesha County Health and Human Services

Become a Foster Parent in Waukesha County · Waukesha

Waukesha County explains foster care basics, the local licensing process, and the Resource Family Connection support network available to licensed families.

Waukesha, WI

Waupaca County Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Waupaca County · Waupaca County, WI

State child welfare office serving Waupaca County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI 54981, WI

Waushara County Department of Health & Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Waushara County · Waushara County, WI

State child welfare office serving Waushara County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

P.O. Box 1230, Wautoma, WI 54982, WI

Winnebago County Department of Human Services

Become a Foster Parent in Winnebago County · Winnebago

Winnebago County Human Services explains how local families become licensed foster homes for county children who need placement.

Oshkosh, WI

Wood County Department of Human Services

Foster Care & Adoption — Wood County · Wood County, WI

State child welfare office serving Wood County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8095, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, WI