Wisconsin Family Connections Center

Foundations of Tribal Child Welfare Casework Practice Training Institute
2025-08-14 10:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
This training is geared toward tribal and First Nations child welfare workers who want to gain insight and increase their skills on the basics of tribal child welfare. The training is geared toward front-line workers and newer supervisors in carrying out the day-to-day duties of tribal child welfare. Topics covered include: engaging and assessing families using the relational world-view model, best practices for court preparation including writing reports and providing testimony, children and family engagement, utilizing supervision for success in serving families, and basic case management unique to tribal workers.
Register by July 31, 2025

Teen & Parent/Caregiver Splatter Room Glow Session-LK Art Bucket: Rice Lake
2025-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | LK Art Bucket, 2900 South Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868
Caregivers and teens, join WiFCC at LK Art Bucket on Tuesday, August 12th. Our group will participate in a glow session in the splatter room from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Your registration includes an 8X10 canvas, protective poncho or coveralls, goggles, and shoe covers. To learn more about LK Art Bucket and the glow session splatter room, check out their website here: https://www.lkartbucket.com/.
Please note: sensitive individuals may not be able to stay in the room for the entire 55 minutes, as it can be a bit overwhelming with the darkness and glowing lights.
Please register for one ticket per person. This workshop is designed for caregivers and teens aged 12 and above. Please note that at least one ticket should be purchased for the accompanying adult. If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org or 715-491-4752.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.

Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet-up at Coffeeville: Brookfield
2025-08-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Coffeeville Company, 2825 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53045
Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join us to connect, learn, and share!
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at Coffeeville Company in Brookfield, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15. You can view their menu here: https://www.coffeevilleco.com/
Registration is required for this event. Contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573 with any questions.
Please note: This is an adult-only event, and no childcare will be available on-site. Please make arrangements accordingly. A $25 childcare reimbursement, per family, is available for folks who must secure childcare in order to attend, if not already covered by another funding source.

Teens & Caregiver Summer Rec Room Par-Tee -Brookfield Clubhouse: Brookfield
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Clubhouse, 3540 N 126th St, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Caregivers and teens, join the WiFCC for a Rec Room Private Par-Tee at the Brookfield Clubhouse on Monday, August 11th from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Brookfield Clubhouse is a two-story rec room that boasts a full indoor golf simulator, basketball shooting game, pool table, dartboard, foosball table, air hockey table, arcade games, and much more! Come hungry as WiFCC will be providing Q-doba catering.
Visit Brookfield Clubhouse at https://www.brookfieldclubhouse.com for more information about the facility. A unique gate code will be provided to each registrant one week prior to the event for entrance into the facility.
Please register for one ticket per person. This event is geared towards caregivers and teens ages 12+, so please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.

Family Fun Day at Beaver Creek: Fall Creek
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek, WI, 54742
Join the WiFCC at Beaver Creek Reserve on Saturday, August 9th, starting at 9:00 am. Please plan on arriving no later than 10:30 am to check in with WiFCC staff. The facility is open until 4:00 pm – feel free to spend the whole day exploring! Breakfast will be provided and served until 11:00 am. Beaver Creek offers nature trails, a butterfly house, a storybook hike, and much more! To learn more about Beaver Creek, check out their website: https://www.beavercreekreserve.org/.
This event is intended for adoption, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families.
Due to the popularity of family events, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.

WiFCC Summer Baseball and Fireworks with the Wausau Woodchucks
2025-08-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Wausau Woodchucks, 2401 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a Friday night baseball game! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver, and reunified families. Each registrant will receive their ticket to the game along with a brat/hot dog and drink (water/soda). If you would like any additional items, those will have to come from your funds.
Our tickets are all together near the left side of the ballpark behind home plate. The seats include a backrest and a cup holder.
Registrants should plan to arrive close to 6:30 pm to get their tickets. The game will begin at 6:35 pm and will feature the Wausau Woodchucks vs the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. There will be a fireworks show after the game that you can stay and watch!
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but we encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.

August Support Group: Wellness (Afternoon)
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 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 and a Tier 3 Trainer through The Registry as well as a Technical Assistance Professional.
