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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  • WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Getaway: Neenah

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    Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI

    Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or […]

    Free

  • WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Getaway: Madison

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    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County HWY M, Middleton, WI

    Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or […]

    Free

  • Early Choices Matter: Children Building Choice – Making Skills

    Zoom

    For children with disabilities, practicing choice-making is especially important because it can lead to a more self-determined life as an adult. This means an adult with connections to their community, a sense of empowerment, and a sense of safety because they know their options matter. This session has tips and tools for everything you need […]

  • Get Started: Navigating Systems of Support

    Zoom

    This session guides you through the landscape of programs when your young child has a disability or special health care needs. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS), private insurance, taking care of yourself and more. This is presented in partnership with Children’s Resource Center - Southeast. Sign Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7F7VY9I2SWSbKUoTSFdHzA  After you sign up, a session […]

  • Taylor/Clark County Support Group

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    River of Hope Church 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI

    Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. A support group for parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care residing in Clark or Taylor County. The group will be facilitated by a GIFTS Case Manager/Regional Support Specialist, but is designed for attendees to participate and connect. This is a great chance to connect […]

    Free

  • Cozy Connections Book Club

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    Online

    Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Gather your people, brew some tea, and crack open a good book because connection starts with a story. The Wisconsin Family Connections Center now has an online book club to help individuals come together, laugh, learn, and feel less alone. Whether you are a foster, adoptive, or […]

  • Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison

    Featured Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
    Mercies Coffee 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI

    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 […]

  • Introduction to Children’s Long-Term Support Program

    Zoom

    An introduction for families of younger 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 event is hosted in partnership with the Nurture Network of Southeast WI Families. Sign Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RYqdc1CiTg64D9LEs8-XDw

  • What’s After High School?

    Zoom

    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. Attendees will learn about the role of schools, employment, long-term support, supported decision-making, and other legal options, and how youth can be […]

  • Caregivers Afternoon Out: Woodburning in Baraboo

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    Brushes & Bubbly S2634 County Highway BD Suite 3, Baraboo, WI

    Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 10 @6pm) WiFCC parents & caregivers, join us for a fun afternoon in Baraboo! Each caregiver will learn to create a wood burned design onto a cutting board! Pick your design from hundreds of options and create something unique. As a reminder, this is […]

    Free