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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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 The Steaming Cup in Waukesha, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15. You […]
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This group will have training opportunities, help and guidance with questions and concerns, and help to build relationships with others who are walking similar roads. Led by fellow foster parents. A time of encouragement, support, and community. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please notify us if you will be utilizing childcare so we […] |
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Adult Adoptees, or adults who experienced out-of-home care as a youth, please join WiFCC for a warm getaway at the Mitchell Park Domes on Sunday, January 11th. We will stroll through the domes and meet for conversation from 11-2 pm. WiFCC will pay for admission and one […] |
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A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin. An online support group for birth parents who have placed a child for adoption. This group is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption, no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. Come ask your questions and meet others […]
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An overview of the transition to adult life for youth with dissabilities and special health care needs for families with children ages 14-21, and the educators and providers who support them. Attendees will learn about the role of schools, long term-support, supported decision-making, and other legal options and community engagement. This is presented in partnership […]
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Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families, let's beat the winter cold with our WiFCC Winterizer. We welcome you to join us at the Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, which provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space full of fun and learning through play! Visit the Little Corner Market, explore the automotive tech […] |
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An introduction for families of young children to the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) program including steps to get the most out of CLTS. We discuss the screening process, the role of Support and Service Coordinators, and the experiences of families. This session is hosted by Nurture Network of Southeast WI Families. Register
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Join the WiFCC at the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool on Friday, January 16th. Our group has rented the pool from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Plan to arrive before 6:30 pm to make full use of the pool. The pool offers a giant indoor water obstacle course, a zero-entry wading pool with jets, and a mushroom […] |
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Join WiFCC at Christie Mountain on Saturday, January 17th, from 10 am-12 pm for a fun morning of snow tubing! Your registration covers up to 5 tickets for your family. You are able to purchase additional tickets on the day of the event. The cost of each […] Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. 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 […] |
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. WiFCC parents & caregivers, join us for a fun afternoon in Baraboo! Each caregiver will learn to create a wood-burning design on a cutting board! Pick your design from hundreds of options and create something unique. As a reminder, this is an adult-only event. For caregivers who […] |
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A broad overview of the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs for families with children ages 14 - 21, and the educators and providers who support them. We'll go over all the different areas of healthcare transition and how to get your young adult ready. This is presented in partnership […]
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Building strong relationships with our children begins with us, the caregivers. This session will explore the concept of parenting with courage and the capacity to focus on courage as a parenting skill. Through self-reflection and values-based exploration activities, caregivers will explore a parenting perspective grounded in strength and parenting without fear. This webinar is ideal […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Ginger Birch for an engaging evening where caregivers and parents can connect through watercolor art. This interactive workshop includes your choice of watercolor pads to take home, along with brushes and palettes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The event […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Please join WiFCC for a Saturday of bowling with the family! This event is intended for Wisconsin adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families. Each registrant will get two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and two slices of pizza with unlimited soft drink refills. If you have […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers, join WiFCC for a beginner class on how to make your own sourdough! Your registration includes everything needed to make and bake a loaf of bread and knowledge how to keep it going. Please register a spot for each attendee. There is a maximum […]
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This online session explains what families need to know about decision-making supports and other legal tools for soon-to-be adults in Wisconsin, including alternatives to guardianship. This session is most helpful for families with children ages 14 and older with disabilities and the providers and educators who work with them. Sign Up After you sign up you 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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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (starts Dec. 11, 2025) Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an afternoon of basketball featuring the Badger Men's Basketball team vs. Ohio State. Come cheer for your favorite team at 1:00 PM at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. This event is limited to Wisconsin residents […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Join the WiFCC for a child painting party! This is a fun opportunity for children to create and connect while being led through the process of completing their own one-of-a-kind painting to bring home. This is open to artists of all skill levels but is designed for […] |
