Wisconsin Resources for Adoptive Families
- Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Family Services
contains a good overview of information related to adoption in Wisconsin, both domestic and
international. They also keep a list of licensed Wisconsin adoption agencies.
- Adoption Resources of Wisconsin
has links to information regarding special needs adoptions within Wisconsin. It lists waiting children
as well as links to educational information. It also has resource packets for domestic and
international adoption, as well as a library of educational resources (books, videos, etc.) on
adoption that people can check out.
- Bridges for Families Early Intervention Program
provides programs for young children with developmental delays or orphanage-related
delays for families who live within the Madison School District.
Phone: 608-263-9907.
- The Birth-to-Three Connections Program
provides programs for young children with developmental delays or orphanage-related
delays for families who live outside of the Madison School District, but within
Dane County. Phone: 608-273-3232.
- Ours Through Adoption is
a support group for families in Northeastern Wisconsin. They sponsor an annual
conference that attracts families throughout the state. For more information,
check out their website, or call 920-435-2626.
- Catholic Charities'
Post-Adoption Resource Center
offers support for adoptive families through classes, seminars, support groups,
and counseling. For more information, contact Catholic Charities
at 888-485-7385.
- Family Enhancement in Madison has several
different parent groups specific to different cultures, ages of children,
and areas within Dane County. Call 608-241-5150 for more information.
- Adoption Triad has links to Wisconsin
support groups and adoption-related organizations.
- The Jewish Multiracial Network
can provide support. Also, the Stars of David at Jewish Social Services is
a national support network for Jewish and part-Jewish adoptive families.
Call 608-231-3426 for more information.
