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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine: Relative Caregivers for Children-Southwestern WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Families Like Mine Regional Event for Wisconsin Relative Caregivers of Children – let’s share\, learn\, and support each other! \n\n\n\n\nThis Families Like Mine is a free regional event for relative caregivers in Southwestern Wisconsin who are caring for children both through child welfare and informally. This drop-in event at the Henry Vilas Zoo will take place at the Education Pavilion from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please come when it is convenient for you. \nThis event will feature: \n\nRegional and state-wide vendors that support relative and like-kin caregiving families\nProvide opportunities to connect with experienced relatives and like-kin caregivers to build support and connection\nAn opportunity for relatives and like-kin caregivers to enjoy the zoo\n\nAttendees will have opportunities to meet and connect with other relative caregivers from throughout the state\, as well as collect resources for ongoing support. \nPlease note- This is a drop-in event. You do not need to stay the entire time. Bringing the children in your care is optional. Boxed lunches\, vendors\, and opportunity to connect with experienced relative and like-kin caregivers will all take place at the Education Pavilion. \nREGISTER
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/families-like-mine-relative-caregivers-for-children-southwestern-wi/
LOCATION:Henry Vilas Zoo\, 702 South Randall Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53175
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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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:Lavender Farm & Mocktail Class for Birth Parents: Chippewa Falls
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption\, no matter what type of adoption or which agency was involved. Regardless of how long ago placement occurred\, you are eligible to sign up for this event. \nJoin WiFCC at Pondview Lavender Farm for a fun night of mocktail making and connection! The facility will provide you with all the materials necessary to make three different lavender mocktails. You will also be provided a bottle of lavender syrup to take home. In addition\, there will be time to roam the lavender fields and check out the giftshop. \nWe want all attendees to feel comfortable while meeting other birth parents which is why we are offering a support person ticket type for this event. This ticket will allow you to bring one supportive person to this event who does not need to identify as a birth parent. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Karla at  or kmeyer@cclse.org call/text (715) 577-3999. \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/lavender-farm-mocktail-class-for-birth-parents-chippewa-falls/
LOCATION:Pondview Lavender Farm\, 3735 Business HWY 29\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Parents Night Out
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SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Board & Brush Night: Oak Creek
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 26 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nAdult adoptees or any adult who experienced out-of-home care as a youth\, please join us for a fun evening at Board & Brush! Each attendee will pick a project to design during this 2 hour class. Pick your design from several options available and create something unique. As a reminder\, this is an adult only event. For any attendees who need to secure childcare back home in order to attend\, a $25 childcare stipend\, one per household\, will also be available. \nFor more information on this location on the projects available please visit their website at: https://boardandbrush.com/oakcreek/ \nIf you have any questions\, 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/adult-adoptee-board-brush-night-oak-creek/
LOCATION:Board & Brush Creative Studio Oak Creek\, 8880 S Howell Ave.\, Suite 860\, Oak Creek\, WI\, 53154
CATEGORIES:Adult Adoptee
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Mom's Summer Night Out - Floral Workshop: De Pere
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nIf you are a foster\, pre-adoptive\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, or reunified mom\, join WiFCC for a fun and creative evening where we join Angie at Ginger Birch to create a beautiful late summer floral arrangement. We’ll learn the basics of fresh floral care & design principles all while having fun! \nEach participant will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of flowers to work with and a vessel to go home with. \nContact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with any questions. \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/wifcc-moms-summer-night-out-floral-workshop-de-pere/
LOCATION:Ginger Birch\, 622 George St\, De Pere\, WI\, 54115
CATEGORIES:Mom's Night Out
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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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