Welcome to
WFAPA
Welcome to
WFAPA
Discover the power of purpose with WFAPA! The Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, Inc., WFAPA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to increasing the amount of information, resources, training, and support available to foster and adoptive families. Join us today and help us make a difference in the lives of children in care, and to support the families who care for them.
2023 Spooktacular Conference
Fri, Oct 20Three Bears ResortOct 20, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 3:00 PMThree Bears Resort, 701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666, USAOct 20, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 3:00 PMThree Bears Resort, 701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666, USAIn 2013, Rob’s family and their community founded Comfort Cases and set out on a mission to eliminate trash bags from the foster care system. Stacy's mission is to grow women’s leadership with the combination of impactful communications and her signature framework, the ‘Steppingstones of Success’.- Fri, Oct 20Three Bears ResortOct 20, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 10:00 PMThree Bears Resort, 701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666, USAOct 20, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 10:00 PMThree Bears Resort, 701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666, USAIn 2013, Rob’s family and their community founded Comfort Cases and set out on a mission to eliminate trash bags from the foster care system. Stacy's mission is to grow women’s leadership with the combination of impactful communications and her signature framework, the ‘Steppingstones of Success’.
WFAPA's Spooktacular Conference
Training
October 20-22, 2023
WFAPA is a peer driven association that provides training, education and support for foster and adoptive families. Our mission is to improve the lives of children in care, and to support the families who care for them. We bring together a community of families who share experiences and offer each other support.
Membership
Join WFAPA. Together, we can
make a difference!
WFAPA is a peer driven association that provides training, education and support for foster and adoptive families. Our mission is to improve the lives of children in care, and to support the families who care for them. We bring together a community of families who share experiences and offer each other support.
FASPP
Foster & Adoptive Support
and Preservation Program
FASPP’s mission is to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents statewide through a network of peer driven support and information which will help to preserve foster and adoptive families.
The program is designed to give the caller an accurate timeline of events during the investigation, a connection to someone who will listen, and a chance to vent your emotions in a safe and healthy way.
WFAPA's Foster Care Quilt
The Greatest Casualty Is Being Forgotten
The inspiration for this under taking began following foster care involvement and heartache. It seemed fitting to share stories of other children in the foster care system, so each county in the State of Wisconsin was contacted. A quilt block was sent with a request for a drawing from a child in foster care or adopted along with their story.
We are looking for sponsors to help keep our association growing. We cannot do this without the help of people like you. Would you consider donating $25.00 a month, a one-time yearly donation of $300.00, or a donation of your choosing?
Not only is your gift 100% tax deductible (we are a 501(3) (C)), but our members are encouraged to patronize your establishment, and you will also be mentioned in:
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WFAPA Newsletter that is published four times a year in February, May, August and November,
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On our Facebook page, www.facebbok.com/wfapa,
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On our website, www.wfapa.org and
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In our conference folders.
The National Foster Parent Association has partnered with the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and Upbring, a child welfare service provider in Texas, to advocate for the Foster Care Tax Credit Act. This proposed bill would provide a one-time per year tax credit to families that provide short-term care for foster children.
As you know, there is a nationwide shortage of foster families, especially those providing short-term or emergency care (6 months or less). Additionally, while there are some benefits in place for foster families, those providing short-term care are not able to claim the child as a dependent and, therefore, cannot take advantage of certain tax benefits for caring for the child, such as the Child Tax Credit, that are available for long-term foster families. A Foster Care Tax Credit for short-term foster families would provide additional support for foster children and these families that are otherwise left out when it comes to federal tax benefits and would help states to recruit and retain foster parents.
We are distributing this short survey because we are seeking data and input from foster parents around the nation to help us demonstrate the need for this tax credit. The information collected will remain confidential and no identifying information will be shared. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@nfpaonline.org.
Please click on the button below to go to nfpaonline.org to take the survey. Thank you for your time and help in this effort! Be sure to reply by September 7th, 2023.
WANTED
WANTED
WANTED
We have the following positions open on the board:
Fundraiser Chair
Solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for conferences. May design and produce promotional materials to help raise awareness of WFAPA's work, goals, and financial needs.
Responsibilities:
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Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
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Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
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Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
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Create or update donor databases.
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Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for conferences.
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Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Grant Writer Chair
Solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for conferences. May design and produce promotional materials to help raise awareness of WFAPA's work, goals, and financial needs.
Responsibilities:
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Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
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Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
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Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
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Create or update donor databases.
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Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for conferences.
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Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
If you are looking for an engaging job that is fulfilling and an opportunity to help, impact, feel good and work with an amazing team, please contact Tina Christopherson at twfapa@ new.rr.com or (715) 938-6667. These positions are voluntary; however, you receive free lodging, training, and meals at our conferences, plus free WFAPA apparel.
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