May is Foster Care Appreciation Month. This is a time to recognize the individuals who make a difference in our community. Within Beyond Fostering, this month provides an opportunity to…
May is Foster Care Month: YOUR Questions-Answered
Each May, Foster Care Month invites us to recognize the importance of safe, supportive environments for children and the individuals who help provide them. It’s also a time to build…
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…
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…
A grasshopper’s venom went into my finger! (Blog #11)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom The sweetest thing happened to me. Maybe you won't think it's sweet, but at the moment, I thought "ohhhh, Miss D trusts me!". Here's the…
“Other (explain)” (Blog #5)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom School forms. Hate them. I've had three children go through the schools and those forms are never fun. But, when I filled out those forms…
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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