# Foster Care Help Resources - Wisconsin ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Foster Care Program:** - **Phone:** 1-608-422-7000 - **Website:** [https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/fostercare](https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/fostercare) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, support for foster families, training programs, and resources for youth in care. - **Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (WFAPA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-762-8063 - **Website:** [https://www.wfapa.org](https://www.wfapa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, support groups, and resources for foster and adoptive families. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Milwaukee County - **SaintA Foster Care Services** - **Phone:** 1-414-463-1880 - **Website:** [https://www.sainta.org](https://www.sainta.org/) - **Office Location:** 8901 W Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222 - **Specialized Services:** Trauma-informed care, licensing, and family support services. ### Dane County - **Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin (CSSW):** - **Phone:** 1-608-221-3511 - **Website:** [https://www.chw.org](https://www.chw.org/) - **Office Location:** 1716 Fordem Ave., Madison, WI 53704 - **Specialized Services:** Mentorship programs, therapy for foster youth, and parent education. ### Northeast Wisconsin - **Brown County Human Services Foster Care Program:** - **Phone:** 1-920-448-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.browncountywi.gov](https://www.browncountywi.gov/) - **Office Location:** 111 N Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI 54301 - **Specialized Services:** Licensing, respite care, and transitional services for youth aging out of foster care. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **FosterClub:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Features:** Resources for foster youth, including forums, educational webinars, and youth leadership programs. ## Educational Resources - **Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS):** - **Website:** [https://wcwpds.wisc.edu](https://wcwpds.wisc.edu/) - **Description:** Training and resources for foster parents and professionals in the child welfare system. ## Additional Support - **Kids Matter Inc. (Milwaukee):** - **Phone:** 1-414-344-1220 - **Website:** [https://www.kidsmatterinc.org](https://www.kidsmatterinc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, legal assistance, and mentoring programs for children in foster care. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families at 1-608-422-7000._