(Watertown) Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl recently honored 10 adoptive, guardianship, foster and relative caregiver families by presenting them with the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Foster and Adoptive Family Award.
Nominations for the awards were received from child welfare professionals, representatives from community organizations, and others from across the state who wanted to recognize those who have been incredible partners to Wisconsin’s children and families.
Stephanie and Dustin Witzigmann of Watertown were honored for their exceptional commitment to foster care and family preservation through partnership with the biological families. They encourage family involvement by including the family in the decision-making process at the start of any placement. Over the past six years, they have supported countless children and continue to serve as mentors for newly-licensed foster families.
The full list of honored families can be found HERE.
