Wisconsin Foster & Adoptive
Parent Association, Inc.
Important Notice: Security Breach of President's Email Account
October 9, 2025
Dear Members,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to notify you of a recent security incident affecting the email account of WFAPA’s President, Tina Christopherson. It has come to our attention that her email address (twfapa@new.rr.com) was accessed by an unauthorized party.
As a precautionary measure, please remain cautious regarding any communications received from Tina’s email address, as they may be fraudulent. If you receive messages that appear suspicious, particularly those seeking sensitive information, requesting financial transactions, or containing unusual links or attachments, please DO NOT respond or interact with any embedded links.
We are taking all necessary measures to safeguard all WFAPA accounts linked to Tina’s email address and to prevent any risk of further unauthorized activity.
To help protect yourself, we ask you to:
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Report any suspicious emails from Tina's email, twfapa@new.rr.com.
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DO NOT click on any links or attachments in recent emails from twfapa@new.rr.com.
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If you receive a message asking for sensitive information, please verify it through a phone call or alternate means.
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Change Your Password: The first line of defense is to change your email password immediately. Your new password should be strong and not easily guessable. This single step can prevent unauthorized access.
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Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enable MFA for your email account. Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of protection, making it considerably more difficult for unauthorized individuals to gain access, even if they have your password.
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Inspect for Unauthorized Activity: Thoroughly review your email account for any signs of suspicious or unauthorized activity. First, look for sent or received emails that you didn’t authorize. Second, look for any automatic forwarding rules. These steps are essential to assess the extent of the compromise.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we resolve this issue. If you have received any suspicious emails or have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherry Benson at 715-923-1124 or Tammy Boettcher at 715-330-2291. We appreciate your cooperation and attention.
Best regards,
Sherry Benson, WFAPA Vice President
Tammy Boettcher, Newsletter Chair & Website Manager
Exciting Website Revamp Ahead!
We are thrilled to announce that our website is undergoing a significant transformation! We are working diligently to enhance our platform to better serve you with several significant upgrades, including:
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A refreshed design
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Enhanced functionality
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New features added
As WFAPA’s Board continues to meet, we are anticipating continually adding new elements. With ongoing research and development, we are hoping for our site to be fully functioning within a year. During this construction phase, some elements may be a little off. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we make these improvements.
Be on the lookout as we continually add new elements!
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
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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
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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.
