-TFC Supervisor: Kori Wagner, MA, LPC For many new foster parents, the moment they say “yes” to a placement is exciting, emotional, a little surreal — and nerve-racking. What…
A Day at the Ballpark and the Power of Co-Parenting
This summer, Norris Therapeutic Foster Parents Jenn and Julie provided a meaningful example of co-parenting in foster care. They invited the mother of the children in their care to a…
What Fostering Has Taught Me- As a Mom, a Counselor, and a Foster Care Supervisor
My name is Kori Griffiths, and I have the privilege of serving as the Foster Care Program Supervisor for Beyond Fostering at Norris, Inc. in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. We’re a private…
From Interest to Impact: 6 Steps to Fostering
Step 1: Reach Out You can fill out an information request on our website (norriscenter.org/course/tfc), email us at tfc@norriscenter.org, or give us a call at 262-222-2000. We’ll answer your questions…
Why Become a Foster Parent? Beyond Fostering
Becoming a foster parent is one of the most meaningful ways you can change a child’s life. At Norris, we believe that when children are surrounded by stability, structure, and…
99.1 The Mix Public Affairs – June 2022
99.1 The Mix Public Affairs - June 2022 Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer from the Norris Center and Julie, a current foster parent inform you about the benefits of fostering…
A knee scooter, hunting boots, and a ride to school (Blog #16)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Support comes from all different places! Through this journey I have found support within the school, counselors, other foster parents of siblings, and family. As…
Foster Care 101 – Virtual Event
Do you have questions about the foster care system? Interested in learning about what the reality of foster care is in our community? Norris will be facilitating this conversation to…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Blog #12)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Yesterday I was really thinking of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how there are so many applications to foster kids. A quick summary of this…
Ask a Foster Parent – Virtual Event
Are you curious about what it takes to be a foster parent? Look no further...Norris is hosting a one hour virtual discussion with two of our licensed foster families as…
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