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.
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an opportunity to meet with other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area, make connections, and enjoy a night out! Aftershock Classic Arcade is a “games first” arcade bar committed to featuring all of the greatest coin-op titles in a specially tailored environment that will […]
Enjoy a fun evening at High Roller Skating Center in La Crosse! This private event is for guardianship, adoptive, and foster families to skate and play on the indoor playground. There will be pizza and soda provided. Each registered family will receive one pizza and a pitcher of soda. There is also an arcade that […]
Being a parent can be the most joyful role, but it is challenging. Unrealistic expectations can lead to feelings of disappointment. Presenter: Ann-Marie St John, MS - Community Education Coordinator at Parents Place Ann-Marie develops and facilitates educational opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals. She received her BA in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville and her MS in Administrative […]
The IEP process can often feel daunting or overwhelming for many parents and caregivers. You are not alone. WI FACETS developed the IEP checklist as a resource to help families walk through the IEP process step by step. This short and accessible workshop provides a breakdown of our IEP checklist that helps parents and caregivers […]
The presentation and discussion will highlight how Family Spirit, a program of the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins University, provides evidence-based maternal home-visiting program services to mothers with babies and toddlers up to age 3. The program serves mothers in 170 tribal communities in 28 states, includes partnerships with public health, tribal health, […]
Engage in a discussion with a parent education expert about the highs and lows of parenting using evidence-based strategies for overcoming challenges, enhancing the joys of parenting, and fostering a deeper connection with your children. Presenter: Ann-Marie St John, MS - Community Education Coordinator at Parents Place Ann-Marie develops and facilitates educational opportunities for parents, caregivers, and […]
This online event in partnership with Children’s Resource Center, West is an introduction to navigating supports and services for families with children ages birth to 14. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support program, private insurance, appealing insurance denials, and more. REGISTER
Learn how this important program works and how it can support families. Includes helpful hints from families, tips for working through any challenges, and examples of the kinds of support the program provides. Presenter: Danielle Tolzmann - As Director of Family Voices of Wisconsin, Danielle also brings the perspective of a parent to a young […]
Connect with other adult adoptees from around Wisconsin. This will be a space for discussing your adoption experiences with others who "get it," as well as for just getting to know one another and talking about life. This group has an open discussion format and is facilitated by an adult adoptee. This online group will […]
Please join us at Blum Coffee Garden in Greenfield for an early evening of coffee or tea and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees to connect with other adult adoptees, but please note you are welcome to also register another trusted adult to attend with you if you wish. The first […]
