Welcome to our Calendar of Events!
This calendar includes opportunities for learning and connection from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families, and several other organizations across Wisconsin. (NOTE: Opportunities from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center are noted with a blue ribbon on the calendar below.)
Find training and event flyers here.
For a complete listing of Regional Events and Support Groups, please visit the Wisconsin Family Connections Center Eventbrite Page.
Find support group flyers here.
For information about Recorded Webinars, Upcoming Live Webinars, Courses, and Conferences, please visit the Champion Classrooms.
Events are added as information is made available to us. If you’d like to share an upcoming event with us, please contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.
Pathways to Success: K-12 Education Support for Kinship and Grandfamilies
September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for the much-anticipated release of the 2024 State of Grandfamilies & Kinship Care report, “Pathways to Success: K-12 Education Support for Kinship and Grandfamilies.”
Discover how over 2.4 million children in grandfamilies and kinship families are impacted by educational challenges and learn about actionable recommendations to improve their school support and services. We aim to enhance academic outcomes and build a stronger future for these children.
Event Highlights
- Key findings from the 2024 report
- Conversations with caregivers, a school administrator, and advocates
- Insights into our interactive report website
- Information on the upcoming release of the toolkit offering practical strategies and tools for professionals in the field created by the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network
Confirmed Panelists
- Jason B. Allen, National Director of Partnerships, National Parents Union (Moderator)
- Michael Robert, Ed.D., Superintendent, Osborn School District, Phoenix, Arizona
- Victoria Gray, Caregiver
- Laurie Tapzada, Caregiver
Don’t Miss the Q&A Session!
Immediately following the event, join us for a 30-minute Q&A discussion about the report with the Generations United team, the report’s author Amy Goyer, and the panelists. Gain deeper insights, ask questions, and share your thoughts on the latest findings and recommendations on K-12 education support for kinship and grandfamilies. Details on joining the Q&A session will be shared during the release.
