Wisconsin Foster & Adoptive
Parent Association, Inc.
WFAPA
For over 53 years, the Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, Inc. has been a vital resource for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Wisconsin. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to improving access to information, resources, training, and support for these families while also advocating on their behalf.
“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”
– Fred Rogers
Training
WFAPA's Conference for Foster and Adopt Parents Available Both Virtually and In-Person
October 9-11, 2026
Don’t miss our Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference, tailored for parents, caregivers, adoptive, foster, and kinship families, child welfare professionals and workers workers seeking educational credits. Join expert-led discussions to address diverse needs in this vital community.
You can earn 12 learning credits for under $100. Your registration covers Friday night snacks, all meals on Saturday—including the Saturday night banquet—and conference materials. Take a break from your daily routine to recharge your energy and refresh your skills at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Rothschild, WI. Please be aware that hotel accommodations will be at your own expense if you decide to stay for the weekend. If you can’t stay the entire weekend, feel free to join us on Saturday!
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We provide comprehensive training for foster, adoptive, and kinship families, equipping them with the skills needed to nurture and support their children effectively.
Resources
Available Help
Discover resources, advocacy tools, and support materials for your family or organization. We're here to support you at every stage of your journey.
FASPP
Foster and Adoptive Support and Preservation Program
Are you currently facing an investigation?
Do you require information?
Are you feeling uncertain?
Our team provides empathetic support for families going through the investigation process by:
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Providing the caller with a clear timeline of events throughout the investigation.
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Connecting them with someone who is ready to listen.
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Offering a safe and healthy space to express their emotions.
Donation
Make a positive impact starting today.
The Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, Inc. (WFAPA) understands that children in care and those who have been adopted possess distinct physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs due to past abuse and/or neglect. Your contributions to WFAPA will support our programs, enabling us to offer foster, adoptive, and kinship parents enhanced training, support, and resources.
Sponsors
At WFAPA, we are dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families, and this mission flourishes thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. We truly grateful to all our sponsors for their contributions, which have made a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you're interested in becoming a and helping us in our crucial efforts, please get in touch with us.
