Author: Julie H., Foster Mom I'm technically home sick with the flu today. When I called in sick to work early this morning (before kids were awake), I was imagining…
Foster Care 101 – Virtual Meeting
Do you have questions about the foster care system? Interested in learning about what the reality of foster care is in our community? Curious about the different ways that you…
Being a Foster Grandparent
Author: Anonymous Having raised three kids, when my daughter first told me that she and her husband were looking to become foster parents, my first reaction was, “Are you two…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Foster Care
Author: Kori Griffiths, TFC Coordinator At the beginning of the pandemic, the world of foster care was greatly impacted. With children being required to stay home, the numbers of referrals…
Shortage in Foster Care
411 Live Podcast Norris’ Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, joins Karen Shlindwein of Chosen in a discussion with Beverly Taylor on the 411 Live Podcast about the state of foster…
Need for Foster Parents
Need for Foster Parents Norris' Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, talks with Karen Schlindwein at Chosen about the great need for foster parents in our community. Please take a moment…
What Can Happen in 3 Years?
Authored by: Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer Three years ago, I started a new job. I had accepted a position at Norris and was tasked with developing a therapeutic foster…
Foster Care in Our Community – FREE Community Training – Registration Required
To register visit: Oak Creek Public Library Norris is offering this free course so that participants can walk away understanding more about the foster care system, ways that they can…
1/19/20 Radio Interview: Different Ways to Support Foster Care in SE Wisconsin
1/19/20 - Radio Interview Thank you to Ellenbecker Investment Group and WISN AM 1130 for the opportunity to talk about the different ways people can support foster care, right here…
Coffee Talk with Norris – The Need for Foster Parents
Join staff from Norris for coffee and conversation about the NEED for foster parents in OUR community. Come when you can, we will provide the coffee! This is an open…
