Monroe County Foster Care Program

08/19/2026

Tip Sheet Tuesday 📚 Every young person deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Our tip sheet "Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth in Your Care" offers practical, affirming ways to create that kind of home. 📘

https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/library-assets/supporting-lgbtqia-youth-in-your-care/

(And if you want to go deeper — our free Courage+ webinar is one week away. 👇) 💛

08/07/2026

What a blast the Children and Families Unit had at National Night Out! We had so much fun connecting with families at both the Tomah and Sparta locations! From pairing colorful rocks to dunking local teachers and community members in the dunk tank! There were smiles all around! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello and participate in the activities! We can’t wait to see you next year! 🎉

07/28/2026

Please share -
We are looking to add to our Ongoing CPS Professional team.

🔹🔹 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 🔹🔹
Are you a passionate, mission-driven individual who wants to support others? Join our team of child welfare professionals. Work with families. Work with your community.

Follow the link to learn more and apply: https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/723/318
#𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞

07/28/2026

Monday Funday! 🎉🍎

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families — join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for Family Fun Day at Ferguson's Orchard in Eau Claire!

Registration required — grab your family's spot below! 💛

👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-day-at-fergusons-orchard-eau-claire-tickets-1988161982008

07/28/2026

When it comes to development, it’s not just what happens that matters, but when. Beginning before birth, the experiences and exposures children have early in life—when their developing biological systems are most sensitive to environmental influences—can have powerful, lasting effects on their development, with lifelong implications for their health and well-being.

Learn why a child’s earliest years are so important—and what we can do to help ensure our children build healthy foundations for a lifetime—in this edition of At a Glance: https://bit.ly/4ytEeci

07/28/2026

Strong social connections do more than brighten our day—they help us stay active and engaged as we age. Spending time with friends, family, neighbors, or community groups can encourage movement, boost confidence, and support both physical and mental well-being.

Whether it's taking a walk with a friend, joining an exercise class, volunteering, or checking in on a neighbor, every connection is an opportunity to build resilience and reduce the risk of falls.

Learn more at FallsFreeWI.org

07/28/2026

Join us for the End of Summer Teen Lock-In THIS Thursday, July 30 from 7-11pm! Enjoy games, food, prizes, and more! Open to Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members who have completed all 10 levels of the Summer Learning Challenge only.
Registration & parent/guardian permission slip required! Pick up permission slip at children’s circulation desk!

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

When you calm everyone else, who calms you?

If you have 10 seconds — a physiological sigh, a jaw unclench, a palm press
If you have a minute — box breathing, a butterfly hug, a temperature change
If you can step away — three slow breaths outside, a stretch, a few minutes of music

Reach out to Wisconsin Family Connections Center for more information.

Send a message to learn more

07/23/2026