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.

The Power of Belonging: Creating Safety for Black LGBTQ+ Youth Through Community Building

Zoom

Hosted by HRCF’s Youth Well-Being team on February 18th from 3-4 PM CST, this webinar will highlight the importance of community building in the Black LGBTQ+ community, especially during times of uncertainty. Attendees will leave the webinar with an understanding of why community spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth need to exist and how the existence […]

Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Training Series: Session 2–Implicit Bias and Different Types of Privilege

Zoom

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is pleased to present the Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion training series. The six-part training series offers an opportunity for social work and human service professionals to explore the following topics: Session 1) Being Color Brave and Culturally Humble Session 2) Implicit Bias and Different Types of […]

The Rights of Students in Adapted Physical Education: What Parents-Caregivers Should Know

Zoom

Adapted physical education (APE) plays a unique role in special education. This session will give the audience an understanding of how APE fits into the special education process. As well as the rights of parents and students when it comes to adapted physical education services and how they can advocate for services. Presenter: Dr. Brock […]

A Future that Includes Employment: Setting a Vision for Job Success

Zoom

Having a real job in the community brings many benefits, including being connected to the community and the empowering feeling of being valued by an employer. This session highlights the importance of people with disabilities getting the opportunity to explore employment and gives families and professionals strategies and tools to support people toward employment success. […]

Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Training Series: Session 3–The Evolution and Levels of Racism

Zoom

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is pleased to present the Conversations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion training series. The six-part training series offers an opportunity for social work and human service professionals to explore the following topics: Session 1) Being Color Brave and Culturally Humble Session 2) Implicit Bias and Different Types of […]

Top 5 Parental Issues and Concerns – Puberty – Supporting Healthy Sexuality During Pubescence

Zoom

Families often experience anxiety when their child/tween with intellectual disabilities begins to exhibit changes that occur during puberty. In this workshop, parents will learn about the most frequently identified issues and concerns of parents of tweens with I/DD and practical ways to address them. Visual tools, fun learning activities, and useful resources specifically designed for […]

Black Sheep Gold Fleece: Uncovering Identity & Purpose

Zoom

"Black Sheep Gold Fleece" is a captivating exploration of Sasha Mack's journey as a Black same-race adoptee. Through her powerful "Black Sheep" art collection, Sasha delves into the complexities of identity, cultural connection, and belonging. She addresses the nuances of same-race adoption in the Black community, navigating cultural identity, and the challenges of uncovering one's […]

Creating Environments for Optimal Sensory Regulation

Zoom

This workshop will provide a basic overview of the eight sensory systems and how they impact our regulation and function. We will then integrate this knowledge to guide selection of versatile, accessible equipment and creation of therapeutic spaces to support a child's nervous system for daily activities such as sleeping, eating, learning, playing, socializing, and […]

BirthmomsConnect Virtual Support Group

Zoom

Our BirthmomsConnect support calls are held via Zoom and available to anyone who has given birth to a child, anywhere, no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet Foundation or when they placed. The only requirements to participate are as follows: You gave birth to and placed a child for adoption, and your placement is final. You […]

Styles4Kidz Virtual Workshop for Textured Hair & Skin Care Basics

Zoom

Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Attention foster and adoptive parents (or those awaiting placement) who desire to learn more about their child's textured hair; this is the workshop for you! This online instructional workshop, sponsored by Jockey Being Family and the Journeys Program, will be conducted via Zoom from 7:00 to 9:00 […]