Wellpoint Care Network
In Wisconsin, there are more than 7,000 children in foster care. People have already stepped up to become licensed foster parents, but there’s still not enough homes for children in need. That’s where you come in.
We need families and individuals from all backgrounds, cultures and family structures to represent the diverse range of children who need safe and supportive homes.
You don’t have to be perfect to become a foster parent, but you do need to be patient, understanding and committed to a child’s current and future needs. Foster parents must be at least 21 years old. You can be single, married or partnered. You can work outside the home (including full-time) and have children of your own in the home.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
The Wisconsin Foster Care and Adoption Resource Center (FCARC) provides educational materials on its website, and you can learn more about foster care through the No Matter What: Stories of Hope and Resilience YouTube Channel. There are also links to family support associations and groups.
You can look up statewide meetings, training options, and events on the FCARC website or contact them at 1-800-762-8063.
Fostering Across Wisconsin is a newsletter that contains helpful articles, stories, and resources. These newsletters are available to parents via a free lending library.
The State of Wisconsin Foster Parent Handbook is packed with valuable tips. It's an excellent source of information to refer to if you need to clarify something or learn more about a foster parent's responsibilities.
Your local foster and adoption agency is always there for you as well. They should be your first choice when contacting someone with questions or concerns.
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Dec 17, 2022
Good place to work, they want what is best for you and will try and help you reach your goals in whatever way they can. This is one of the few places that I have worked where I actually feel appreciated.
Sep 23, 2022
Can’t seem to get ahold of anyone but the front desk great
Sep 09, 2022
WellPoint is a very stressful place to work. I was told in my interview that I would be in training for 3 to 6 months before going out on my own. NO!!! They crammed 3 months of training into 3 weeks. Then made me primary on a case I knew nothing about. Once you become primary you are responsible for everything that happens on your case. There were D.A’s calling my phone yelling at me because I was not in court, my supervisor Yasmine Morton was no help at all. She threw me out to drown. There is no reason a job should be this stressful. They also threw cases on me where I would have to drive 6 hours to see my clients. If you already have a stressful life this job is not for you. Don’t apply for any position there. Thee most horrible place to work
Dec 09, 2021
Sara Daniels is an outstanding presenter. She brings theory and practice together in down-to-earth, realistic ways, for teachers and schools.
Sep 01, 2021
Knowledgeable staff and well organized trainings! I am confident the training has prepared me to train others within my organization.