Photo Listing
Photo listing is a recruitment process of publishing a waiting child’s photo on the Internet. The picture is accompanied by a strength-based written description of the child and his or her needs for a “no matter what” family. Photo listing provides prospective adoptive parents the opportunity to search for waiting children in Wisconsin and acquire insight into a particular child. Coalition staff write the photo listing descriptions, which include the child’s accomplishments, interests, and other unique information. The listings also include examples of how a family can help the child, as well as the type of family that would be a good match. The descriptions provide information about the child while at the same time allowing for privacy.
Why photo list? Check out our Photo Listing FAQ PDF.
Child Profile Videos
We believe that youth in foster care deserve to be equal partners in planning for their future. One way to give them this opportunity is by creating a Child Profile Video. Children and youth between the ages of 11 and 17 work with a small crew of professional videographers to create a short video that spotlights their likes, dislikes, strengths, and future goals. We hope these videos connect the child to their future “no matter what” family. Once completed, the video will accompany the child’s photo listing profile.
The Coalition collaborates with The Reel Hope Project (TRHP) to make these videos possible for waiting youth in Wisconsin. Click on the link below to learn more about TRHP.
Child Specific Webinars
Child-specific webinars allow a live audience to hear additional information about a child from his or her team firsthand. During the webinar, a Coalition staff member will interview the child’s team (Case Worker, Therapist, Mentor, etc.). The identified child is not present during this webinar; however, photos and videos of the child may be shown. The interview touches upon what challenges the child might have and their needs in a strengths-based manner. At the end of the webinar, the audience is allotted time to ask the team questions. Confidentiality for the child is very important and is maintained.
Data Mining
Data mining is an intensive review of the child’s case record, including electronic case information available through eWisacwis and corresponding paper files available through the County of Origin, State Guardianship, and/or Public Adoptions Program. Case consultation between the Coalition and the social work team occurs at the beginning (to discuss goals and expectations) and end of the data mining process (presentation, recommendations, exploring new ideas related to connections and recruitment strategies). The result of data mining is two vital pieces of documentation: a Data Mining Tool and a Timeline of events. These are easy-to-read documents that historically portray case history and highlight significant events in the child’s life. The tools also identify potential connections or resources for permanency, including family. These tools also assist with the child’s adoption preparation.
