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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CWLA is pleased to partner with Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, the Founder & President of NTI Upstream, to bring you the vital training series Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child. We are also grateful to James Bell Associates for their generous sponsorship of the series to support greater participation. This training series will explore […]
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Enjoy a summer evening ballgame with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center and Jockey Being Family! We will be watching the Kenosha Kingfish take on the Rockford Rivets on Wednesday, July 30th. This game starts at 6:30 pm. Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, birth, and reunified families/individuals are welcome! Each person in your family must have a […]
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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: […]
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Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience is a FREE monthly webinar series hosted by Wisconsin Family Ties, designed to increase family knowledge and confidence in navigating the mental health challenges that children and teens may face. Each session offers practical tools, strategies, and real-world guidance to help families support youth effectively. Webinars are open to […] |
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Caregiving asks so much of you—and when the days get tough, having the right tools can make all the difference. This webinar explores how to set compassionate, trauma-responsive boundaries with children. Rather than relying on control or punishment, trauma-responsive boundaries center safety, connection, and co-regulation. Through interactive games, practical examples, and real-life scenarios, caregivers will […]
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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 […] |
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Adoptive, relative caregiver/kinship, and guardianship families: join the WiFCC for an afternoon at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens on Friday, August 1st, at 1:00 p.m. We plan to meet at the entrance at 1:00 p.m. Each family will receive a $15 gift card to Dairy Queen to enjoy afterward. This will be a self-guided tour […] |
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Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to craft and connect at Board & Brush on Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. During this event, each participant will be provided with instructions and materials to create and design a personalized wood sign or project. Registration is […]
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Teamwork makes the dream work! We’ve all heard this phrase, but how can we create teams to make that dream a reality? The Endless Possibilities conference will provide resources and tools to build effective teams to support our students with disabilities to succeed in school as well as in life! Through accommodations, technology, and innovation, educators […]
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CWLA is pleased to partner with Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, the Founder & President of NTI Upstream, to bring you the vital training series Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child. We are also grateful to James Bell Associates for their generous sponsorship of the series to support greater participation. This training series will explore […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] CWLA is pleased to partner with Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, the Founder & President of NTI Upstream, to bring you the vital training series Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child. We are also grateful to James Bell Associates for their generous sponsorship of the series to support greater participation. This training series will explore […]
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Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an evening of connection and fun! This event is for adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified teens and their caregivers. This 2-hour event at 1st and Bowl will be a fun one! We will have two lanes of football bowling for an hour, 30 minutes of basketball connect […]
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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 […]
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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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Adult adoptees ~ Please join us at Kahvi Coffee House & Cafe (in their private meeting room) in Eau Claire for a morning of coffee or tea and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees to connect with other adult adoptees, but please note you are welcome to also register another trusted […]
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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: […] |
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Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families, please join us for an afternoon of family fun at Little Amerricka Amusement Park! Little Amerricka is an old-fashioned amusement park featuring 26 rides and attractions, including a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, bumper boats, bumper cars, go karts, 18-hole mini-golf, the Whiskey River Railway, and much more! […]
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Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship & relative/kinship families! It’s an end-of-summer day at the ballpark! Jockey Being Family and the WiFCC is sponsoring an event for your families at Fox Cities Stadium for a Timber Rattlers game! We have reserved three loft suites for our families! Included in the experience will be an all-you-can-eat buffet starting […] |
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CWLA is pleased to partner with Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, the Founder & President of NTI Upstream, to bring you the vital training series Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child. We are also grateful to James Bell Associates for their generous sponsorship of the series to support greater participation. This training series will explore […]
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Learn strategies for how to set the tone for a successful school year! 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 […] |
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You’ve created a consistent and loving space—now, how do you help a child truly feel safe in it? Safe and secure relationships are essential for healthy families, but children who have experienced adversity may need more than just a safe environment—they need to feel that safety in their body and mind. In this webinar, we’ll […]
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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 […] |
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Join the WiFCC at the Chippewa Falls Public Pool on Saturday, August 23rd, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The pool will be exclusively rented for our group. The pool features a zero-depth wading area and a waterslide. To learn more about the pool and the guidelines & rules, check out the website here: https://chippewafallswi.myrec.com/info/facilities/area_info.aspx?FacilityID=14716&AreaID=14728. […] |
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Enjoy a fun afternoon bowling at Knuckleheads in Wisconsin Dells, sponsored by Jockey Being Family and Wisconsin Family Connections Center! Enjoy a free game of bowling and pizza! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver, and reunified families! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us! This event would be […] |
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CWLA is pleased to partner with Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff, the Founder & President of NTI Upstream, to bring you the vital training series Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy & the Vulnerable Child. We are also grateful to James Bell Associates for their generous sponsorship of the series to support greater participation. This training series will explore […]
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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: […]
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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 […] |
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