Coalition Connection

According to the National Runaway Switchboard, running away is most common between the ages of 13-17, and more than twice as likely for youth in foster care than the general population. This [...]

At the heart of meaningful growth in child welfare is a simple but powerful truth: nothing about us, without us. When young people with lived experience in out-of-home care are invited to share [...]

Join Us in Recognizing National Foster Care Month: Ways to Help Wisconsin Youth & Families In 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care [...]

“My first Mother’s Day card had an embossed bouquet of red roses printed on it, and a lovely handwritten sentiment inside. And it made me feel like a fraud. I was just a foster parent to this [...]

In July 2019, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families introduced Champion Classrooms to Wisconsin’s caregivers of children. More than just a digital learning platform, it is a space [...]

National Siblings Day, April 10, is an opportunity to cherish the enduring connections between brothers and sisters. Nurturing these relationships is a vital investment in a child’s [...]

“It’s important for us to provide a safe, loving place and a willingness to listen while children work through whatever is bothering them.”  ~  Fred Rogers We all have worries and fears. For a [...]

Ouch! We do not throw toys. You’re getting a time-out. I’ll set the timer for 5 minutes, and then we can talk about your choices. Your time-out isn’t done. Please go back to the rug. I hear you [...]

“Jalen’s mom told him I don’t have a real mom because of this.” My then first-grader perfectly mimicked smoking, thumb and forefinger pressed to his lips. “What does that mean?” My son was [...]

Foster care and adoption can be complex topics to discuss with children. Books can serve as a helpful tool in starting these conversations. A daily habit of reading together will allow you to [...]