Check out this link from FCARC. It lists businesses and organizations that provide special rates or discounts to help support foster families. Let your worker know if you use any of these and how it worked for you. We would love to know.  

What a joy to be able to attend the ceremony for Bill and Tammy J. and Lynn P. at the Capital in Madison today. They all received the accomplished honor of the 2012 Foster Parent Awards. The award was only given to 8 families across the state and we are SO proud to work with these two families. They are dedicated, tireless, committied families who have truly gone above and beyond in their committment to the children we serve. Congratulations from your Anu family.

Congratulations to Bill and Tammy J. who also received this years Foster Care award from the Governor. Bill and Tammy have been fostering a sibling set of three children and have  been an amazing resource to those children as well as their first placement who had medical needs and was only placed with them for a short time. Their love, committment and generosity is truly amazing. Congratulations to a deserving family.

We were notified today of this amazing honor and accomplishment for Lynn and we couldn't be more proud. Here is the information that we received...

To celebrate Foster Care Month this year, Governor Walker is honoring the contributions of foster parents throughout Wisconsin.  On behalf of the Governor, it is our great honor to congratulate you on being nominated and selected to receive the

2012 Governor’s Foster Care Award

You were chosen because of your extraordinary commitment to the children that have been placed in your care.  We have read that you consistently go above and beyond what is expected to meet the needs of foster children and advocate on their behalf. 

Congratulations Lynn!