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.
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(Webinar) Creating Supportive School Communities – The Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework
March 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In this workshop, we will explore the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework, emphasizing strategies for building and sustaining a comprehensive school mental health system. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions and practical exercises aimed at identifying effective strategies for promoting mental wellness for students, staff, and families alike. Together, we will explore how to create a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health and fosters resilience throughout the school community.
Presenter: Jessica S. Frain is a School Mental Health Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction’s Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team. She co-leads statewide technical assistance, training, and resource development for comprehensive school mental health systems. Jess has coordinated the State School-based Mental Health Services Grant and the Federal School Climate Transformation Grant. Currently, she is the Project Director for Wisconsin Project AWARE 2023. With a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jess previously served as a school social worker. Her expertise includes homeless liaison coordination, AODA prevention, restorative justice, and trauma-sensitive school implementation.
Cristin Jones is a School Mental Health Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction’s Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team, where she supports the development and implementation of comprehensive school mental health systems. Through training, technical assistance, and resource development, Cristin helps schools foster environments that prioritize mental health and well-being. Her focus areas include social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-sensitive schools, compassion resilience, educator wellness, and SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment).
