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 Common Questions & Answers

  • The WCS Treatment Foster Care Program provides safe and nurturing homes for children in need, focusing on their best interests and working towards family reunification.

  • Any compassionate individual over the age of 21 from diverse backgrounds who is willing to provide a supportive home environment for a child in need can become a Treatment Foster Parent.

  • Responsibilities include providing a nurturing and structured home, supporting the child’s academic and social needs, facilitating family interactions as approved, and offering care and supervision.

  • WCS offers comprehensive support, including pre-placement training, ongoing education, and assistance from WCS specialists throughout the foster parenting journey.

  • The licensing process takes approximately 60 to 90 days, including a SAFE Home Study and 36 hours of pre-placement training.

  • The program serves children from birth to 18 years old, including those with special needs and high-risk behaviors. The aim is to provide stability and a path towards family reunification.

  • A Professional Foster Parent (PFP) cares for youth aged 13 to 17 with a history of out-of-home placements and/or high-risk behaviors. One parent agrees not to work outside the home and receives an additional stipend.

  • WCS collaborates with organizations like Wraparound Milwaukee and Milwaukee County Division of Youth and Family Services to ensure comprehensive support and focus on the children's best interests throughout their time in foster care.