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SUMMARY:Foster Parent and Adoptive Parent Support Group - Fond du Lac
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA time of encouragement\, support\, and community. \nLight refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please notify us if you will be utilizing childcare so we can plan accordingly. \nMeeting on the first Tuesday of every month. \nEmail Lydia Duke for more info joelandlydia13@gmail.com
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/foster-parent-and-adoptive-parent-support-group-fond-du-lac/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Grace and Truth Christian Fellowship\, N5776 County Rd D\, Fond du Laz\, WI\, 54937
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Fergusons Orchard: Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale August 7 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nAdoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, kinship and reunified families – join WiFCC at Ferguson’s Orchard on Saturday\, September 12th\, 2026 starting at 10:00am. Ferguson’s offers a corn pit\, friendly farm animals\, corn maze\, straw bale pyramid and much more! \nPlease plan to arrive between 10:00am and 11:00am to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entrance into the orchard. After checking in between 10:00am and 11:00am\, feel free to stay a few hours or the whole day! The orchard is open until 6:00pm. The tickets will be season passes and able to be used for the remainder of their season. \nThe cost of apples\, pumpkins\, store products\, and attractions are NOT covered by basic admission. Please note: we must have the names of each attendee so they can secure their season pass to the orchard. Ages 2 and under are free and do not need to be included in your list of attendees for the season pass. \nThere is a maximum of 5 tickets per household. Any additional tickets needed can be purchased online prior to the event or at the orchard the day of the event. To purchase tickets and to learn more about the orchard\, visit their website: https://fergusonsorchard.com/eau-claire-home/. \nDue to popularity of family events\, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. \nCancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period\, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/family-fun-day-at-fergusons-orchard-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Fergusons Orchard – Eau Claire\, 6470 Balsam Rd.\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Nature's Navigators STEM Camp
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth by providing a summer camp that supports inquisitiveness in a non-threatening\, nontraditional\, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based\, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage pursuing STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics) degrees and careers. \nThe camp is open to all autistic youth within grades 5-12. That includes youth with a medical diagnosis\, self-diagnosis\, or suspected diagnosis.  Nature’s Navigators embraces neurodivergence and the associated unique thinking and learning of autistic youth through flexible teaching strategies. \nAttendees will participate in hands-on outdoor and indoor activities\, such as barging to and exploring Blackhawk Island\, geocaching for treasure\, Lego robotics\, and hiking through beautiful landscapes. The camp will be held at Upham Woods\, along the famous Dells (Dalles) of the Wisconsin River\, two miles northwest of Wisconsin Dells. Upham Woods consists of 320 acres of land on the banks of the Wisconsin River\, including a 210-acre island called Blackhawk Island\, which offers an excellent “river classroom” to study Wisconsin’s natural and cultural history. \nNature’s Navigators is funded by the USDA-backed Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute\, a gift from the Read Coakley Family Foundation\, and gifts from other generous donors. The camp is free to all attendees. All youth campers must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the camp sessions. \nRegistration is required and space is limited.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/natures-navigators-stem-camp/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center\, N194 County Rd. N\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965
CATEGORIES:Camp
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children.\n\n\n\nJoin us for this opportunity to connect with other relative caregivers who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren\, nieces\, and nephews as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Our meetings will continue to be held virtually on one Thursday every month from 11am-12pm. \nYou will need to have an internet connection\, computer or phone with the free Zoom app\, a webcam and microphone. Please contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org with questions. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nAll dates for 2026 are Thursdays at 11AM. \n\nOctober 22\nNovember 19\nDecember 17\n\nAs a reminder this is for Wisconsin Residents who are relative caregivers of children.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-kinnect-relative-caregivers-of-children-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Nature's Navigators STEM Camp
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth by providing a summer camp that supports inquisitiveness in a non-threatening\, nontraditional\, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based\, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage pursuing STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics) degrees and careers. \nThe camp is open to all autistic youth within grades 5-12. That includes youth with a medical diagnosis\, self-diagnosis\, or suspected diagnosis.  Nature’s Navigators embraces neurodivergence and the associated unique thinking and learning of autistic youth through flexible teaching strategies. \nAttendees will participate in hands-on outdoor and indoor activities\, such as barging to and exploring Blackhawk Island\, geocaching for treasure\, Lego robotics\, and hiking through beautiful landscapes. The camp will be held at Upham Woods\, along the famous Dells (Dalles) of the Wisconsin River\, two miles northwest of Wisconsin Dells. Upham Woods consists of 320 acres of land on the banks of the Wisconsin River\, including a 210-acre island called Blackhawk Island\, which offers an excellent “river classroom” to study Wisconsin’s natural and cultural history. \nNature’s Navigators is funded by the USDA-backed Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute\, a gift from the Read Coakley Family Foundation\, and gifts from other generous donors. The camp is free to all attendees. All youth campers must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the camp sessions. \nRegistration is required and space is limited.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/natures-navigators-stem-camp/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center\, N194 County Rd. N\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965
CATEGORIES:Camp
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Trauma Informed Parenting
DESCRIPTION:For WI caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories related to adoption or out-of-home care.\n\n\n\nAdoptive\, Kinship\, Reunified\, Foster\, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a trauma-informed virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for caregivers who are: \n-Parenting youth with trauma histories \n-Parenting youth with emotional or behavioral challenges and/or diagnoses such as RAD\, DMDD\, & ODD. \nThe group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from noon (12:00 pm) – 1:00 pm. There will be monthly focus areas for discussion and/or guest speakers to support ongoing learning\, but always with plenty of time for connection and support. Please register early as group size is limited. \nThis group is facilitated by WIFCC Case Manager Allison Kunkel MS\, APSW. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers of youth with a high level of presenting need because of past trauma histories\, emotional/behavioral challenges or diagnoses. You will be asked to confirm that this applies to you within your registration. If you are interested in a more social group that still has a connected parenting approach\, please check out some of our other virtual support group options at https://wifcc.eventbrite.com/ \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. You will need to have access to a smart phone with the free Zoom app\, or a computer with a camera and microphone. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Burch Barn: Spooner
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale August 28 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nAdoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified families – bring the family out for some fall fun! Come and enjoy the many attractions The Burch Barn Pumpkin Patch offers – get lost in the corn maze\, dig around in the corn pit\, win a derby horse race\, explore the pedal carts\, or slide down the gunny sack slide. \nWe ask that families arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to check in with WiFCC staff near the entrance and gain entry. The barn is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm and your family is welcome to stay for a few hours or for the whole day. \nTo learn more about The Burch Barn check out their website here: https://www.burchbarn.com/ The cost of concessions and/or store products are not covered by basic admission. \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org or 715-491-4752 (call/text). \nThis event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately \nCancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period\, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/family-fun-day-at-burch-barn-spooner/
LOCATION:The Burch Barn\, N5921 Co Hwy K\, Spooner\, WI\, 54801
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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