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.
For WI caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories related to adoption or out-of-home care. Adoptive, Kinship, Reunified, Foster, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a trauma-informed virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for caregivers who are: -Parenting youth […]
A virtual conference for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers AND child welfare professionals. Registration opens May 4. Calling all kinship families, youth advocates, and foster and adoptive parents! Plus, are you a caseworker, family support specialist, kinship navigator, or child therapist? Join our international social services community helping children and families everywhere THRIVE. This year’s […]
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children. Join us for this opportunity to connect with other relative caregivers who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren, nieces, and nephews as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Our meetings will continue to be held virtually on […]
Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth by providing a summer camp that supports inquisitiveness in a non-threatening, nontraditional, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degrees and careers. The camp is open to all autistic youth within […]
Our BirthmomsConnect support calls are held via Zoom and available to anyone who has given birth to a child, anywhere, no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet Foundation or when they placed. The only requirements to participate are as follows: You gave birth to and placed a child for adoption, and your placement is final. You […]
This group will have training opportunities, help and guidance with questions and concerns, and help to build relationships with others who are walking similar roads. Led by fellow foster parents. A time of encouragement, support, and community. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please notify us if you will be utilizing childcare so we […]
📅 November 16–17, 2026 📍 Kalahari Resorts and Conventions | Wisconsin Dells Join hundreds of passionate professionals, caregivers, youth advocates, and community leaders from across the state and beyond for two energizing days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
For WI caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories related to adoption or out-of-home care. Adoptive, Kinship, Reunified, Foster, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a trauma-informed virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for caregivers who are: -Parenting youth […]
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children. Join us for this opportunity to connect with other relative caregivers who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren, nieces, and nephews as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Our meetings will continue to be held virtually on […]
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale September 12 @6pm) Come Kick off the Holiday Season with a Moms Night Out! Foster, pre-adoptive, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, or reunified moms are welcome to come and relax while connecting with other moms touched by adoption or out-of-home care. Learn how to decorate your own […]
