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Resources : Family Centers/Services
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ADOPTION
RESOURCES OF WISCONSIN (ARW)
A network designed to provide support, training, education and services
to families who have adopted children with special needs. Some services
provided include finding families for children; pre-adoption information
and referral; training for families and professionals; advocacy
for children and families; family resource centers; and post-adoption
services. Phone: 800-762-8063 or 414-475-1246.
BIRTH TO THREE
Provides family-centered services including education, service coordination
and therapy for children between birth and three years of age who
demonstrate a developmental delay or have a diagnosed condition
which may cause a delay. For more information, or to locate the
Birth to Three center nearest you, please contact the Department
of Children and Families at 800-642-STEP (7837).
CHILD
WELFARE INFORMATION GATEWAY
Formerly the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child
Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources
to help protect children and strengthen families. This is an excellent
first step in a search for information.
CHILD WELFARE
LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA)
A non-partisan, non-profit association of more than 1,000 agencies
and organizations that advocate for more than two million abused,
neglected, abandoned, and otherwise vulnerable children and their
families throughout the United States. Families and children are
served through numerous programs supported by the CWLA. In addition,
the CWLA provides education and training to parents and professionals
and is a resource for publications regarding parenting, foster care,
special needs adoption, and various other topics related to children.
Phone: 202-638-2952
NORTH AMERICAN
COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN (NACAC)
The NACAC is a coalition of parent support groups, adoption professionals
and child advocates that believes that every child had a right to
a permanent family. In addition, they are a resource for publications
on Adoption, Foster Care and parenting. St. Paul, MN. Phone: 651-644-3036.
WISCONSIN
ADOPTION INFORMATION CENTER
This is a state-funded service providing information about adoption
to adoptive families, birth parents, professionals and the general
public. Phone: 414-475-0596.
WISCONSIN
CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PREVENTION RESOURCES
Through this site you can locate "Multicultural Programs in
Wisconsin," along with educational materials, prevention services,
and information to help build healthy families, and promote resiliency.
Located in Madison. Phone: 800-248-9244.
WISCONSIN
DENTAL ASSOCIATION
This association is a resource for adoptive families and foster
parents requiring assistance locating a dentist who will accept
Medical Assistance. Phone: 800-364-7646.
WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Adoption
At this site you can find information about adoption in Wisconsin,
adoption agencies, adoption search, forms, tax information, information
on statutes, etc.
WISCONSIN
FAMILY TIES
Wisconsin Family Ties is a statewide not-for-profit organization
run by families for families that include children and adolescents
who have emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. It provides
advocacy, support groups, information and referral and education.
Phone: 608-267-6888 or toll free for parents only 800-422-7145.
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