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.
This workshop will provide a basic overview of the eight sensory systems and how they impact our regulation and function. We will then integrate this knowledge to guide selection of versatile, accessible equipment and creation of therapeutic spaces to support a child's nervous system for daily activities such as sleeping, eating, learning, playing, socializing, and […]
Join the WiFCC at Hudson GNG on Thursday, February 27th, from 6 pm-8 pm for a night of black-light mini golf and an indoor jungle gym! The jungle gym offers a fun environment with a variety of play areas to explore and includes a toddler section. Please note that the jungle gym is for kids […]
Who's ready for a basketball game?! 🏀 You're invited to join Foundations for the February Dudes & T.A.C.O.S. event on February 27th at the Resch Center for a UWGB basketball game starting at 6 pm! This event is FREE and includes FREE food. ALL DUDES, no matter who, are welcome at our Dudes & T.A.C.O.S. […]
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 […]
Attention foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers: Join WiFCC at Glaze N' Glass in Chippewa Falls on Saturday, March 1st, from 12-2 pm for an afternoon of pottery painting and fun. This event is intended for teens and caregivers to attend as a pair. Materials will be provided. Projects will need to be picked […]
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 Nautical Coffee Company in Baraboo, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $10. You […]
Join WiFCC at the Children's Museum of Eau Claire on Tuesday, March 4th. Our group will have exclusive access to the space from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm! To learn more about the Children's Museum, check out their website here: https://www.childrensmuseumec.com/ This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child's birth/first family or previous foster […]
In this workshop, we will explore the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework, emphasizing strategies for building and sustaining a comprehensive school mental health system. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions and practical exercises aimed at identifying effective strategies for promoting mental wellness for students, staff, and families alike. Together, we will explore how to create […]
Learn how to advocate for adoption assistance programs in your state or province. In these tight financial times, legislators sometimes seek to cut adoption assistance programs and advocates need to be ready to respond. Even if your adoption assistance program is not under threat, proactive advocacy can help maintain and even enhance these important benefits […]
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Attention foster and adoptive parents (or those awaiting placement) who desire to learn more about their child's textured hair; this is the workshop for you! This online instructional workshop, sponsored by Jockey Being Family and the Journeys Program, will be conducted via Zoom from 7:00 to 9:00 […]
