Welcome to our Calendar of Events!

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.

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Live Webinar — Get Ready: An Introduction to Children’s Long-Term Support Program

Wisconsin Family Connections Center Classroom

What if you could have help paying for supplies, services, and support for the child in your care beyond what private health insurance or Medicaid covers? Under the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (CLTS) you could. The Family Voices of Wisconsin staff worked closely with several diverse community groups and received feedback from nearly 100 Wisconsin […]

Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Training Series: Session 5–The Intersection of Race and Trauma

Zoom

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is pleased to present the Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion training series. The six-part training series offers an opportunity for social work and human service professionals to explore the following topics: Session 1) Being Color Brave and Culturally Humble Session 2) Implicit Bias and Different Types of […]

ADHD Support

Virtual

It is common for parents with children with ADHD to feel frustrated when their strategies don’t seem to work. Get suggestions to help you support your child with ADHD. 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 […]

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Caregiver Coffee Meet-up: Madison

Mercies Coffee 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI

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 […]

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Parent/Caregiver Support Coffee Meet Up: New Richmond

Next Door Cafe 206 S Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI

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 Next Door Cafe in New Richmond, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $10. […]

Conscious Adoption: Navigating Estrangement

Zoom

Wondering why your relationship with the adoptee in your life changed so much? What happened? The goals for this course include: Understanding estrangement and the range of its impact. Examining estrangement in the context of adoption Discerning how we have thought of adoption over time Considering how adoptees feel about adoption over time Examining how […]

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Teen Voices of Adoption Virtual Support Group

Zoom

Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted teens 13-17 world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

Foster Care in Our Community

Zoom

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: https://forms.gle/ui7qPjm1YVdQJcJo6 […]

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WiFCC Family Fun Night at Action City: Eau Claire

Action City 2402 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire, WI

Join the WiFCC at Action City on Thursday, April 24th, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Your registration will include go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, mini bowling, outdoor mini golf, and more! Our group will also have a party room for families to use if you need a break and to meet one another. There […]

Adoption Mosaic Adoptee Mixer

Virtual

Join the first of two Adoption Mosaic Mixers for 2025! The Adoption Mosaic Mixer is an event to connect with our adoptee community and share our passion projects, businesses, and creations with each other. Our intention is to facilitate the building and strengthening of relationships within our community and support each other. This is an […]