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SUMMARY:Medicaid Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:This session gives families a solid understanding of Medicaid programs for young children. We explain everything from funding to eligibility to how services are received\, using an easy-to-understand format focused on how these programs work to cover services and supplies for Wisconsin families. \nSign Up: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zCO4Iq_JQSKO4vhHobBLJA \nAfter you sign up\, a session link will be emailed to the address you used.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/medicaid-made-easy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Voices":MAILTO:info@fvofwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T163000
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SUMMARY:Teen & Parent/Caregiver Night at Reboot Social: Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 30\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nCaregivers and teens\, join WiFCC at Reboot Social on Thursday\, May 28th. Our group will have the banquet room reserved from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Pizza\, pop and arcade tokens will be provided. To learn more about Reboot Social\, check out their website here: https://therebootsocial.com/. \nPlease register for one ticket per person\, with a maximum of 5 tickets per family. This event is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+\, so please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. \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/teen-parent-caregiver-night-at-reboot-social-eau-claire/
LOCATION:The Reboot Social\, 220 S Barstow Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Youth & Caregiver Connection
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SUMMARY:Eau Claire Express Baseball Family Night at Carson Park: Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 27\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nWiFCC is heading to the ballpark! Join us for an Eau Claire Express game at Carson Park on Monday\, June 1st\, 2026. The TDS Terrace has been reserved for our group. Each attendee will have access to unlimited ballpark fare and Pepsi products. This event is open to foster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families. \nRegistration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \nThere is a 6 ticket max per household. \nRegistrants should plan to arrive between 6:00pm and 6:30pm to pick up their tickets. The game will begin at 6:35pm and will feature the Eau Claire Express vs the Thunder Bay Border Cats. \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. \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/eau-claire-express-baseball-family-night-at-carson-park-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Carson Park Eau Claire Express\, 702 Carson Park Dr.\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T190000
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SUMMARY:Taylor/Clark County Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nA 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 with other caregivers in your area to help build a supportive network and sense of community. \nThese in-person groups will run from 5:30-7:00 pm. The first half hour is for parents/caregivers to arrive and eat dinner together before the group discussion starts. \nDinner and water/soda will be provided during each group. Attendees can feel free to bring their own snacks and drinks if that’s preferred! As this is an adults-only support group\, a $25 childcare reimbursement\, one per family\, is available for those who need to secure childcare back at home in order to attend the in-person support group dates. \nPlease reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org with any questions! This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/taylor-clark-county-support-group-4/
LOCATION:River of Hope Church\, 1129 West Broadway Avenue\, Medford\, WI\, 54451
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nWe will meet at Mercies Coffee in Madison\, WI. Each registrant will receive up to $15.00 towards the purchase of food or drink (non-alcoholic beverages) during our time together. You can view the menu here: https://merciescoffeewi.com/#our-menu \nThis is a great opportunity to bring any questions\, resources\, or fun facts to a group of other caregivers. If you have any questions\, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This is an adult only event\, and no childcare will be available on site. This event is specific for adoptive\, guardianship\, foster\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers. \nRegister
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/caregiver-coffee-meet-up-madison/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Mercies Coffee\, 1748 Eagan Road\, Madison\, WI\, 53704
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar - Kinship Care Through a Motherhood-Is-Sacred® Lens
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to embrace caregiving as something sacred? In this powerful webinar\, Cheryl Honnie — a mother of four\, guardian of four\, and member of the Diné (Navajo) Tribe — shares her personal story of raising children from two worlds. As both a mother and an aunt caring for her nieces and nephews\, Cheryl navigated the joys and challenges of a blended kinship family while\ndrawing on the core principles of the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association’s Motherhood Is Sacred® and Fatherhood Is Sacred® programs. \nJoin us to hear how honoring our roles as caregivers — as something sacred\, not incidental — can create peace\, healing\, and strength for the whole family. \nYou’ll come away with:\nA deeper understanding of the importance of prioritizing family\nAn introduction to NAFFA’s five core principles\nInspiration for embracing your caregiving role as a sacred responsibility \nRegister \nLicensed foster parents will receive 1.5 training credits for participation in this webinar. Each individual participant must register separately to receive credit. Questions? Call us at 1-800-762-8063 or email info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/live-webinar-kinship-care-through-a-motherhood-is-sacred-lens/
LOCATION:WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T090000
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SUMMARY:Live Viewing - Hope for the Journey Conference: Altoona
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 18 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nWisconsin Family Connections Center is excited to host an opportunity for individuals and families to attend a simulcast of the national virtual conference\, “Hope for the Journey.” We will view the simulcast together\, in-person on Friday\, July 10th\, 2026 in Altoona. We will begin showing the conference at 9:00am sharp\, and welcome folks to register for the whole day or any part of it they can attend. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided\, with time over lunch to connect with other attendees of the simulcast. \nThe Hope for the Journey Conference will equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by adoption and foster care\, and further resource churches in their endeavors to be beacons of hope and encouragement for families in their congregation and surrounding communities. \nThrough proven\, trusted content\, Hope for the Journey explores the fundamentals of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) across five sessions—chock-full of knowledge\, insight\, and practical tools. Rooted in research and neuroscience\, the Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles of TBRI will guide you to a better understanding of your child’s or teen’s needs and equip you to adequately meet those needs. \nPlease note: This is a faith-based conference put on by the non-profit organization\, Show Hope. For more information on the conference content\, visit – https://hopeforthejourney.com/ \nIf you have questions about this conference\, 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/live-viewing-hope-for-the-journey-conference-altoona/
LOCATION:Fish House at Altoona City Park\, 418 9th St. West\, Altoona\, WI\, 54720
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
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SUMMARY:Candle Making for Teens and Caregivers with WiFCC: Menomonee Falls
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nLooking to “Melt Your Worries Away”? Caregivers and teens\, join WiFCC on Tuesday\, July 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a Candle Making Art Class at the Art Lounge in Menomonee Falls. Attendees will be painting and decorating a jar\, choosing their own custom scent\, and then pouring their soy wax candle. What a relaxing\, creative way to spend quality time with your teens and/or caregivers. Please register for one ticket per person\, with a maximum of 3 tickets per family. This workshop is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+ only! The event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care. \nVisit the Art Lounge at https://www.artloungewi.com/ for more information on their exciting workshops. Food and beverages are available for purchase. \nPlease note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. If you have any questions or need additional accommodations for this event\, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573. \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/candle-making-for-teens-and-caregivers-with-wifcc-menomonee-falls/
LOCATION:Art Lounge Menomonee Falls\, N88W16567 Main St.\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051
CATEGORIES:Youth & Caregiver Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T170000
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SUMMARY:Spiderman Brand New Day (PG-13) Teen/Caregiver Movie Event: Sturtevant
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 25 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nAttention caregivers and teens impacted by adoption or out-of-home care–join WiFCC to enjoy the movie Spiderman Brand New Day (PG-13) at the Marcus Renaissance Cinema. \nAfter the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home\, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home\, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone\, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name\, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify\, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence\, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced. \nThe movie will begin promptly at 2pm. Please check-in at the WiFCC table in the lobby anytime after 1:20pm. A drink and popcorn are included! \nMovie Information:\nSpiderman Brand New Day (2026)\nRated PG-13 \nPlease register for EVERY PERSON ATTENDING (up to 5 tickets). Your registration number must match the number of people attending a space is limited. \nPlease note that WiFCC will always aim to choose family-friendly films\, however\, we have no control over the content or themes presented in the movie being shown at this event. This includes family dynamics and possible depictions of out-of-home-care and adoption related topics. Please take a moment to visit sites such as https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ or http://www.adoptionlcsw.com/ to see if this film falls within the scope of what you wish your child to see. You can see the trailer for the movie here: https://youtu.be/8TZMtslA3UY?si=dE0iDU0OPMIZRAzM. Please note: you may register children under 13 with your parental discretion\, but please do not register children under 8 years of age. \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 regarding this event\, or have any special accommodation requests\, please contact Christy at ctimm@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/spiderman-brand-new-day-pg-13-teen-caregiver-movie-event-sturtevant/
LOCATION:Marcus Renaissance Cinema\, 10411 Washington Avenue\, Sturtevant\, WI\, 53177
CATEGORIES:Youth & Caregiver Connection
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:WFAPA's Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you have been touched by adoption or foster care\, you’ll want to attend this conference! Our conference offers a fantastic chance to discover the most recent state updates and to learn about the activities of WFAPA. It is specifically designed to equip and empower parents\, caregivers and workers\, enhancing their capacity to tackle the challenges associated with fostering and adoption. \n\nParticipants will have the chance to reflect on their current perspectives and discover new care strategies. Additionally\, they will be able to connect with like-minded individuals from various backgrounds in child protection and out-of-home care. \n\nIt is specifically designed to equip and empower caregivers and workers\, enhancing their capacity to tackle the challenges associated with fostering and adoption. \nRegister
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wfapas-foster-adoptive-parent-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Rothschild\, 1000 Imperial Ave.\, Rothschild\, WI\, 54474
CATEGORIES:Conference
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