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SUMMARY:Nurture Network Coffee Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed coffee gathering with other moms of kids with disabilities and special health care needs from southeast Wisconsin. This is an informal space for moms to connect\, share experiences\, and feel understood by others who get it. We will have resources to share and refreshments. Cost is free unless you want to buy something yourself. \nWe will be in a private downstairs area\, which will keep the capacity to 20-25 moms\, so you must sign up before for this event. \nRegister
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/nurture-network-coffee-gathering/
LOCATION:The Hub/ Social Good Brews\, 303 Water St.\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Voices":MAILTO:info@fvofwi.org
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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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Grace and Truth Christian Fellowship\, N5776 County Rd D\, Fond du Laz\, WI\, 54937
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this new support group offered to parents who have recently reunified\, or are in the process of reunifying (transitioning to reunification within the next month of the support group occurring). We will be meeting once every six weeks via Zoom at 7:00pm and will rotate between open discussion and topics. \nOur Reunified Parent Support Group will be co-facilitated by a Parent Partner with lived experience from the PSP Jefferson County program\, and by WiFCC Support Specialists Christy Timm and Chelsey Coulthurst. \nWe have several professional parent partners who are reunified parents themselves who will be discussing topics most important to the reunified parent community. The program\, Parents Supporting Parents\, cultivates the leadership of Wisconsin’s parents who have lived experience in the child welfare system. This group of parents serves as a model of hope and sources of support for parents currently experiencing public child welfare. It is parents with lived experience that will help to shape services and systems to promote child safety\, permanency\, and family well-being—and we want this support group to promote those ideals. \nThis group will value and be built upon non-judgmental support and encouragement. All attendees will be expected to respect the supportive environment of the group. If you are not sure if you qualify for this group\, please reach out to your social worker. If you have any other questions\, feel free to contact ccoulthurst@cclse.org.
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-reunified-parents-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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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-2/
LOCATION:River of Hope Church\, 1129 West Broadway Avenue\, Medford\, WI\, 54451
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet-up at Brew52 Cafe: Mukwonago
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale February 23\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nFoster\, 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 Brew52 Cafe in Mukwonago\, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15. \nYou can view their menu here: https://brew52cafe.com/ \nRegistration is required for this event. Contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org with any questions. Please note: This is an adult only event\, and no childcare will be available on site. Please make arrangements accordingly. A $25 childcare reimbursement\, per family\, is available for folks who must secure childcare in order to attend\, if not already covered by another funding source. \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/parent-caregiver-coffee-meet-up-at-brew52-cafe-mukwonago/
LOCATION:Brew52\, 1146 North Rochester Street\, Mukwonago\, WI\, 53149
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Nurture Coffee Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This is a relaxed space for moms of kids with disabilities and complex needs to connect\, share experiences\, and feel understood by others who get it. We will have resources to share and refreshments. Cost is free unless you want to buy something yourself. \nRegister
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/nurture-coffee-gathering/
LOCATION:Inclusion Coffee\, 3152 Village Square Dr.\, Hartland\, WI\, 53029
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Voices":MAILTO:info@fvofwi.org
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SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at Blum Coffee Garden: Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale March 9\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us at Blum Coffee Garden for an evening of coffee and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth\, to connect with others. The first $15 in coffee and food is on us! Feel free to bring a resource or any questions you need input or advice on if you would like. \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-meet-up-at-blum-coffee-garden-greenfield/
LOCATION:Blüm Coffee Garden\, 4930 West Loomis Road\, Greenfield\, WI\, 53220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Navigating Estrangement - Helping Adoptive Parents with Healing
DESCRIPTION:Wondering why your relationship with the adoptee in your life changed so much? What happened? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goals for this course include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding estrangement and the range of its impact.\nExamining estrangement in the context of adoption\nDiscerning how we have thought of adoption over time\nConsidering how adoptees feel about adoption over time\nExamining how estrangement feels in isolation and in community\nCreating strategies for coping and healing\n\n\n\n\nThe Details \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 28 + May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 + June 2\, 9\, 16 (Tuesdays) from 12pm – 1:30pm Central Time \nThis course is for adoptive parents with adoptees 18 years or older. \nCourse fee is per household for up to two people \nRegister
URL:https://wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/navigating-estrangement-helping-adoptive-parents-with-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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