Canopy Center Inc.

03/03/2026

Forty nine years ago, a young mom came to Madison determined to break the cycle of abuse in her family. She was looking for community, other parents who understood.

That search became Canopy Center. 💜

Since then, we've grown and adapted to the needs of our community - always focused on strengthening families and supporting children and youth impacted by trauma and adversity.

49 years of resilience.
49 years of community.
49 years of showing up.
And we're just getting started. ✨

03/02/2026

KATWalk is back! 👠

Hosted by the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority at University of Wisconsin-Madison, this annual fashion show celebrates sisterhood and service while raising funds for our Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program!

Kappa's annual gift helps us recruit, train and support volunteer advocates. This best-interest advocacy makes a life-changing difference for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, many of whom are in foster care.

Join us at the fashion show next Saturday, March 7 from 4-6p.m., at the Masonic Center in Madison, or make a donation here:
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KAT-Walk

02/26/2026

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02/25/2026

Thank you to The Law Center, S.C. for once again sponsoring Stand Up for Kids! 👑

Their belief that the child comes first, that family comes in many forms, and in law with a conscience aligns deeply with the work we do every day at Canopy Center. Together, we are committed to ensuring children are safe, supported, and heard.

Thank you for standing up for kids and families in our community. Learn more about their work at: lawcenterwisconsin.com. ❤️

02/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest volunteer, Tanvi Patel!

Tanvi is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying psychology and neurobiology. At Canopy Center, she'll be supporting our Parent to Child Supervised Visitation Program. In her free time, Tanvi enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, and traveling. 🧘🏽🥾🧳

We're so grateful to have Tanvi and her curiosity, compassion and commitment to strengthening families in our community. ☀️

02/20/2026

Tomorrow is our third annual Advocate Summit! The Advocate Summit equips CASA volunteers, foster parents and other child advocates with tools, resources and connection to better support children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. Better support improves outcomes - in school, at home and in life!

Huge thanks to Advocate Summit Sponsor, Jimmy John's, for supporting advocates who show up for kids - not just "freaky fast," but for the long haul. 😉🥪

02/19/2026

What are sock poi - and why are we posting about them? 🧦

Some of our therapists use juggling to help deliver EMDR techniques with youth in a way that feels more fun and approachable.

Shop our Amazon wish list and help us add these hands-on therapy tools to our clinic! If just TWO sock poi are purchased, we'll share a behind-the-scenes video showing how they're used in session!
🔗https://ow.ly/WMEX50YhPAT

02/18/2026

We’re proud to recognize the PJR Family Foundation as a sponsor of Stand Up for Kids. ❤️

From generous support to thoughtful ideas and a willingness to jump in wherever needed, they have been true partners in our mission to strengthen families and support children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. Thank you, PJR! We’re grateful to have you in our corner. ✨

02/18/2026

What does play therapy for children who've experienced trauma look like?

For one child, it looked like becoming a ghost. In early sessions, they hid behind furniture and pretended to be a ghost when interacting with their therapist. The ghost allowed the child to feel unseen and protected. Through this play, they were able to share thoughts, fears and experiences that were too overwhelming to talk about directly.

The therapist followed the child's lead. The ghost created safety, and safety built trust. Over time, the child didn't need to hide to talk directly with the therapist about their experiences.

That’s what play therapy through Canopy Center's Oasis Sexual Abuse Treatment Program does: create safety first, so children can share and heal in their own way and on their own time.

When you support Canopy Center, you help create safe spaces where children can heal. 💟

02/13/2026

Learning, connection and a great cup of coffee. ☕

Thank you to Beans n Cream Coffee Deforest for supporting the Advocate Summit and helping fuel a day dedicated to the people who show up for kids through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

CASA volunteers, foster parents and community partners - this day is for you.

🔗Sign up today - registration is closing soon! https://canopycenter.org/how-to-help/events/advocate-summit.html

Wisconsin CASA Association, CASA of Rock County, WI

02/12/2026

We're excited to welcome back Festival Foods and Schuster Family Law, LLC - as ""Queen"" Sponsors of Stand Up for Kids! 👑

Their continued support helps make this event - and our work with children and families - possible! A special thank-you to Schuster Family Law for once again supporting our live auction.

Want to know what will be up for bid this year? 👀 Like this post and we'll share our live auction items as soon as they're locked in!

02/11/2026

Trust is built over time - and it shows up in moments that matter.

A pregnant teen in our program was feeling scared about an upcoming prenatal appointment and didn't want to go alone. Because of the relationship they had built, she asked her CASA volunteer to be there. Afterward, her CASA helped her process and understand the information she received.

CASA volunteers don't replace family or professionals - they provide consistency and care. Having a stable, supportive relationship with a trusted adult can buffer risk and improve long-term outcomes across mental health, education and relationships. 💟