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.
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families, please join us for a morning of family fun at Willow Springs Garden! Families will have a chance to do corn mazes (one for children and one for adults), take a hayride, eat fun snacks from the concessions stand, and have time to connect with other families! Children […]
Why is a positive racial identity important for multiracial children? How do they see themselves, how do others see them, and why might that matter in racial identity development? What can and should caregivers do to foster a healthy racial identity for mixed kids? Join Embrace Race for a 2-hour workshop to explore these questions. […]
Learn effective strategies to address and prevent truancy, helping your child stay engaged and succeed in school 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 […]
Adoptive, foster, relative, guardianship, and reunified caregivers residing in Clark or Taylor County are welcome to attend our hybrid in-person/virtual support group. The September-November dates will be in person, and this listing is where you can register for any of those three dates. The December-March dates will be virtual (registration will be under a separate […]
When a child experiences abuse or neglect, it has significant and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological development. To offer effective support, professionals and caregivers must understand what child maltreatment is, how it occurs, and the impact it leaves behind. This webinar will explore the various factors that contribute to child maltreatment, including […]
Kin-finding is a vital first step to ensure children in foster care have the opportunity to grow up in permanent, loving families who understand their background and identity. Yet across the country, many child welfare professionals face systemic barriers that limit their ability to identify, locate and engage relatives and kin. During this webinar, Generations […]
This session guides you through the landscape of programs when your child has a disability or special health care needs. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS), private insurance, taking care of yourself, and more. (Formerly known as Did You Know? Now You Know!) After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email […]
Self-regulation is influenced by a combination of individual and external factors including biology, skills, motivation, caregiver support, and environmental context. Sensory processing is only a piece of this complex process. These factors all interact with one another to support self-regulation and create opportunities for intervention. This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with information and […]
Do you know or care for a child who is affected by parental substance misuse? Whether you are a grandparent, relative, foster parent, neighbor, friend, non-parental caregiver, educator, or youth-serving professional, this free & confidential webinar series is for you! Each month will feature different topics on addiction led by expert guest speakers. Each webinar will be […]
Join us for a writing circle for adult adoptees at Meade Street Bistro (2729 N. Meade Street, Appleton). Light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided (up to $15/person). Whether you’re just beginning to explore your adoption story or have been reflecting on it for years, this space offers a gentle, judgment-free environment to […]
