Winnebago County Foster Care

Winnebago County Foster Care Winnebago County Department of Human Services continually recruits new foster homes to meet the needs of children and families. Typically,

Foster parents provide care for children who cannot remain with their biological families for a variety of reasons.

We LOVE this! Sometimes children do not have the words to express their feelings. A feelings basket is a great way to ex...
12/12/2025

We LOVE this!

Sometimes children do not have the words to express their feelings. A feelings basket is a great way to express feelings and keep them in a safe place.

A story about “finding a place” for big feelings.

With reunification comes a whirlwind of emotions. Grief and joy can coexist together. Here are six helpful tips when reu...
12/10/2025

With reunification comes a whirlwind of emotions. Grief and joy can coexist together. Here are six helpful tips when reunification approaches.

The majority of children in foster care are reunified with their birth family, and foster parents must support that outcome. In this post, we offer suggestions for smoothing the transition.

"Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story." -Josh Shipp Your "presence" this year is the best "pr...
12/08/2025

"Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story." -Josh Shipp

Your "presence" this year is the best "present" you can give a child. Call or email us to learn more.

[email protected]
Lisa Pendleton 920-236-4645

It is National Cookie Day today!  Who does not like a cookie! 🍪😃🍪 Like cookie dough, family is a gooey mixture of differ...
12/04/2025

It is National Cookie Day today! Who does not like a cookie! 🍪😃🍪

Like cookie dough, family is a gooey mixture of different ingredients. When it all comes together it creates something sweet! We appreciate our foster families who add "more to the mix" by sharing their homes and families with foster children.

Grief can be challenging to navigate. If you are looking for extra tools for your tool kit, follow this link. Remember t...
12/01/2025

Grief can be challenging to navigate. If you are looking for extra tools for your tool kit, follow this link. Remember to log your time to count towards your training hours!

When someone important in a child’s life dies, it’s tough for any child. For children in foster care or kids who were adopted and have past trauma, grief can be […]

Wishing our foster families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. We are SO THANKFUL for all you do for children!
11/27/2025

Wishing our foster families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. We are SO THANKFUL for all you do for children!

It's natural and expected to have questions about foster care. Follow this link to learn more or email us at DHSFosterca...
11/25/2025

It's natural and expected to have questions about foster care. Follow this link to learn more or email us at [email protected]

Thanks Wisconsin Family Connections Center!

Learn more about how to become a foster parent in Wisconsin, frequently asked questions, and find the support and resources available to you from the WiFCC.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Here are some considerations for a trauma informed holiday.
11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Here are some considerations for a trauma informed holiday.

On World Mental Health Day, remember its okay to take a break and take care of yourself. You are worthy of having mental...
10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, remember its okay to take a break and take care of yourself. You are worthy of having mental clarity and peace. Invest in yourself the way you do your friends and family.

10/08/2025
09/26/2025
If you have been considering foster care, we think its time to trust your cape. Contact us by phone or email! 920-236-46...
09/22/2025

If you have been considering foster care, we think its time to trust your cape. Contact us by phone or email!

920-236-4658
[email protected]

Address

220 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh, WI
54901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19202364658

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