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.
Kick off summer with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an afternoon of baseball! We will be watching the Green Bay Rockers take on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters on Sunday, June 8th. This game starts at 1:05 pm. Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, birth, and reunified families are welcome! Each person in your family must be […]
Learn about what is happening right here in our Wisconsin community…foster parents and social work professionals will be here to share their experiences and answer questions. This virtual meeting is FREE and there is no obligation other than listening and asking questions! Hosted by Norris foster parents and foster care staff. Reserve your spot here: […]
Build a plan to balance the needs of your children with your work place. 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 Leadership from UW-Milwaukee. She is a Level 16 […]
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families and individuals—you are invited to a family fun day at the Milwaukee County Zoo from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. This fun day will include your admission, parking pass, and lunch. We will be hosting a Bistro Buffet at the Peck Welcome Center from 12:00 P.M. until […]
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Come enjoy a meal and cup of coffee on us and get to know other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area. We will meet at Mercies Coffee in Madison, WI. Each registrant will receive […]
Gather your family and come to Northwoods Zipline in Minocqua. Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend! Our group will do the partial tour, which includes six ziplines and two adventure bridges and lasts 1.5-2 hours. Children MUST be age seven or older to attend, and an individual's weight cannot exceed […]
Join the WiFCC at Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park on Monday, June 16th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a guided tour around the park. To learn more about Fawn-Doe-Rosa, visit their website: https://www.fawndoerosa.com/. There will be a limit of 5 tickets per household. This event is intended for adoption, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and […]
Let the Wisconsin Family Connections Center take you out to the ball game! We are happy to offer individuals and families impacted by adoption or out-of-home care the opportunity to attend a Madison Mallards baseball game together. Each registrant for your family will receive a game ticket, a Madison Mallards baseball cap, and a small […]
This summer, the Tree House is excited to offer a helping hand to dads with a new six-week program. Free to any dad who wants to improve his knowledge and skills in raising healthy children, 24:7 Dad will run Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm, June 17-July 22, at Geneva Lakes Family YMCA. Topics will include self-awareness, […]
This focused webinar, part of our Tribal webinar series, examines universal dynamics of gender-based violence, including intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking. Participants will explore how these issues impact children and families across all communities, and the various forms of relational power and control. Drawing from diverse cultural perspectives and evidence-based practices, learn multidimensional […]
