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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Connect with other adult adoptees from around Wisconsin. This will be a space for discussing your adoption experiences with others who "get it," as well as for just getting to know one another and talking about life. This group has an open discussion format and is facilitated by an adult adoptee. This online group will […]
Learn how this important program works and how it can support families. Includes helpful hints from families, tips for working through any challenges, and examples of the kinds of support the program provides. Presenter: Danielle Tolzmann - As Director of Family Voices of Wisconsin, Danielle also brings the perspective of a parent to a young […]
This online event in partnership with Children’s Resource Center, West is an introduction to navigating supports and services for families with children ages birth to 14. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support program, private insurance, appealing insurance denials, and more. REGISTER
The IEP process can often feel daunting or overwhelming for many parents and caregivers. You are not alone. WI FACETS developed the IEP checklist as a resource to help families walk through the IEP process step by step. This short and accessible workshop provides a breakdown of our IEP checklist that helps parents and caregivers […]
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is pleased to present the three-part virtual training series that features the publication Working with Traumatized Children – A Handbook for Healing. Now in its third edition, Working with Traumatized Children has been updated to include new strategies and approaches for caregivers and others responsible for meeting the needs of […]
