Foundations Health & Wholeness

09/30/2025

Not able to be a full-time foster parent yet? Interested in helping foster youth but not sure what you can do? Foster Care by Foundations is seeking open-minded, flexible, and compassionate respite care providers who are interested in providing short-term care to teens in the foster care system. Our respite homes offer temporary care to foster youth that are part of our program, providing helpful respite for both youth and caregivers!

Our foster care case workers take pride in knowing our kids well! So, when they’re coming to a respite home, our staff are able to provide all the relevant info to our respite providers that will help them best support the foster youth in their care. Respite providers can form bonds with foster youth and become another level of support for foster youth and parents. Like our foster parents, respite care providers are afforded the same 24/7/365 wrap-around support to help them be and feel successful.

Our staff will gladly answer any questions you have about respite (or foster care!) and walk you through the process to become a respite provider! To learn more about becoming a respite care provider with Foundations, please contact Collin, our statewide foster care recruiting manager, by phone at 920-606-1205 or email at cdrews@wearefoundations.org.

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09/29/2025

Happy Monday. Welcome to a fresh week. Remember to take care of your . 🧡

09/27/2025

RAYS Youth Services is down at Harvest Fest in Oconto! Come say hi. 👋 🍁🎃

09/27/2025

Enjoy the journey. 🧡

09/26/2025

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Meet Natasha, a foster parent from our Green Bay office! For Natasha, her "why" for fostering is a family legacy and a calling. 🧡

In her own words:

“I foster because I am a second-generation foster parent. My parents fostered over 30 children. I asked my dad why he became a foster parent and he told me that he is abundantly blessed and is called to share those resources. I also feel blessed to have a home with room to spare, and an educational and professional background to help support the babes with extra ‘stuff.’ I took the initial foster parent classes with my parents when I was in 7th grade. Opening my own home came very naturally. I love the day-to-day chaos and life feels strange without kiddos running around.”

Natasha’s story shows how fostering can become part of a family’s heart and tradition, passing down values of compassion, generosity, and care to the next generation.

Are you ready to learn more about fostering or becoming a respite care provider? 🏡 Contact Collin, our Statewide Foster Care Recruiting Manager:

Call: 920-606-1205
Email: cdrews@wearefoundations.org

09/25/2025

Local efforts help address unique community needs. Let’s work together to build strong, caring communities where everyone feels supported. Resources here: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention.



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Los esfuerzos locales de ayudan a abordar necesidades únicas de la comunidad. Trabajemos juntos para construir comunidades fuertes y solidarias donde todos se sientan apoyados.

Comienza aquí ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/que-es-la-salud-mental/condiciones/comportamiento-suicida

09/25/2025

ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 ETHICS IN ACTION AWARD NOMINEES!

Foundations Health & Wholeness is thrilled to share the nominees for this year’s Ethics in Action Honors Event:

- Selena Darrow (Rooted In Inc.) — Selena founded Rooted In to address food insecurity and health equity in Green Bay. Her leadership recently helped rescue over 6,600 pounds of surplus food during the NFL Draft, ensuring it nourished families in need.

- Kasia Klaus (HER Alliance, formerly Awaken Wisconsin) — Kasia has built a survivor-centered response to s*x trafficking in our community. Since 2022, her organization has provided housing, therapy, advocacy, and support to more than 190 women and girls.

These inspiring community leaders will be honored at the 18th Annual Ethics in Action Honors Event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Made possible by Founding Sponsor The George Kress Foundation of Green Bay Packaging and Presenting Sponsor Jones Sign Co., Inc., this event celebrates community changemakers while raising funds to expand access to mental health care for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Legends Club Room at Lambeau Field

This year’s keynote speaker is Tom Farley, national speaker and former president of The Chris Farley Foundation. With humor and heart, Tom shares powerful stories about substance abuse prevention and inspiring change, especially among young people.

Seats are limited, and this event fills up quickly—don’t miss out on an unforgettable event! Register for your seats today: https://secure.givelively.org/event/foundations-health-wholeness/2025-ethics-in-action-honors-event

We hope you will join us to honor these incredible nominees!

nonprofit mental health & foster care services

09/24/2025

We host in-person seasonal get-togethers and social hours that encourage nonprofit professionals to mix, mingle and learn from each other.

09/23/2025

This amazing young lady from one of our Green Bay Regional Foster Care Homes took it upon herself to collect and donate three big bins of toiletry and hygiene products for our foster care program.

Her generosity and compassion will make a huge difference for many! We are so proud to celebrate her kindness and leadership. 🧡 Way to go!

09/23/2025

Love makes a family. Support makes it possible.

Foster parents are urgently needed in your community. Right now, a child in your community is waiting for a place to call home. Are you ready to open your heart and your home to a child in need of love, stability, and a sense of belonging?

We provide all the tools for success. You provide the heart! Foundations Health & Wholeness be with you for every step of your foster care journey to support you with training, 24/7 guidance, and a monthly financial stipend to help with essentials like food, clothing, school supplies, and health-related expenses!

Ready to learn more about becoming a foster parent? We’re here to answer your questions!

Contact Collin, our Statewide Foster Care Recruiting Manager:
📞 Call: 920-606-1205
📧 Email: cdrews@wearefoundations.org
🧡 Learn more by visiting our website at: https://wearefoundations.org/foster-care/first-steps/.

09/22/2025

Happy Monday! Here are some gentle reminders for the week ahead. 🧡 Don't forget to take care of your .

09/20/2025

Take a deep breath and relax this weekend. 🧡