RACINE — A community Back to School event will take shape at Park High School, 1901 12th St., in the west parking lot on Aug. 10. This free event welcomes the community from 3 to 7 p.m. for a backpack/school supply giveaway, food and drinks, a bounce house, music, games, face painting, and more. A […]
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Racine County Foster Care launches ‘Do It Anyway’ on July 7 with outdoor movie
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County Foster Care is rolling out the red carpet to debut its newest campaign initiative, “Do It Anyway,” as a way to increase awareness and participation within the foster program. On July 7 at 9 p.m. at the Racine County Courthouse, following Downtown Racine’s First Fridays, the organization will reveal its […]
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2nd Annual Foster Care Sticker Contest voting is open until April 17
RACINE — Voting for the second annual Foster Care Sticker Contest is now open until April 17. This annual contest is hosted by the Racine County Foster Care program on their Facebook page. These submissions capture the importance of foster care. The winner will be announced on May 1. There are currently 10 entries vying […]
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Racine County Foster Care hosts 2nd annual sticker contest, entries due March 31
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine County Foster Care program is hosting its second annual sticker contest as a way to create a conversation about foster care and to encourage community members to ‘Step up and Step into a child’s life.'” The theme, “Step up and Step into a child’s life,” follows last year’s campaign, “Open […]
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2023 Racine County Foster Care Information Sessions schedule
Take the steps to become a foster parent in Racine County by attending an informational session. Learn about what it means to be a provider and how you can make an impact on children in the community. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent and would like to attend a […]
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2022 Halloween Guide: Trick/Trunk-or-Treat schedule, activities, events
Halloween is less than a week away. There is still time to soak in various activities and events happening in Southeastern Wisconsin this spooky season. This guide is your one-stop shop for Halloween. Check out what’s happening locally and how you can get in on the fun. Trick-or-Treating in Racine County Community engagement Halloween attractions […]
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Halloween goody bags will educate families about Racine County Foster Care
Trick-or-Treaters may find a unique goody bag in their pillow case or candy bag this Halloween. Volunteers in Racine County are helping the Racine County Foster Care system inform locals about their program. This Halloween children across Racine County may receive a bag full of swag with a chance to win a Racine County Foster […]
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Racine County Foster Care launches new Keep Them Home Initiative video
The Racine County Foster Care department is seeking foster care families in Racine County. To help gain an understanding of the importance of keeping children home in Racine County, the department launched a new video on Aug. 15. It supports the department’s Keep Them Home initiative and urges community members to learn the stories of […]
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Faith Hope & Love Wins Best Nonprofit Organization of the Year at the 2021 BizX Awards
Racine, WI  – Faith Hope & Love announced today that they were named the winner of Best Nonprofit Organization at the 2021 BizX Awards, an annual event that honors the best of the best small and medium-sized businesses around the world. The event, which was held virtually on April 29 and 30 recognizes exceptional results […]
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Foster Care 101: What to Expect When Expecting a Foster Care Licensing Home Visit
I know in my April article I said, “stay tuned next month.” So, this is a month overdue. However, May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, and I wanted to ensure the community was aware! Thank you for your patience. Now, what to expect when you are expecting right?! No, not your own baby but in […]
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Racine County Foster Care Invites Community To Celebrate Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month and the Racine County Department of Human Services is asking for your help, support, and participation during this month! They are looking for folks to give shout outs to foster parents on their social media profiles and then message their page so that they can post them as well. […]
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Foster Care 101: Licensing Requirements
Now that you know about the licensing process, let’s talk about what licensing requirements are. First, to dispel some common myths, you don’t have to be married and you don’t have to own your own home. There isn’t a max-age you could exceed. Yes, you can be a full-time working parent. Really, all that is […]
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Foster Care 101: The Licensing Process
Last month, you learned about some of the children in our county that need homes. If anyone is interested in any of those children, this month’s article is for you! This month’s article will explain the licensing process. When I say process, I mean it can take several months, from start to finish, to complete […]
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Foster Care 101: Racine County’s Current Foster Care Needs and How You Can Help
Last month we focused on answering the question of what is foster care, so now that you have a better understanding of the topic, let’s put that into perspective and talk about what Racine County’s current needs are and how you can help. Currently, Racine County has a daily average of 191 children placed in […]
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Foster Care 101: What is Foster Care?
By Jessica Scheeler As Julie Andrews would advise, let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start! Most folks have an idea already about this topic, but I think it’s an important starting point to define and explain what foster care is and what it looks like here in Racine County. First, […]