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.
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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.
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LIVE WEBINAR – Succession Planning for Caregivers of Children: Thinking Ahead
January 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complex legal and financial landscape ahead? You’re not alone. Join us for an illuminating session with Amy Devine, where you’ll explore a wealth of essential information. We’ll delve into the critical legal tools protecting you and the child in your care, uncovering innovative financial planning strategies specifically tailored for kinship families. You’ll learn about practical ways to create a safety net for children with disabilities and discover powerful legal documents that can support your loved ones as they grow into adulthood. Amy will break down complex legal concepts into actionable, easy-to-understand guidance that can transform uncertainty into a solid plan for the future.
Presented by: Amy Devine
Amy is an attorney committed to helping individuals and families navigate difficult decisions and plan for the future. She grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and is the daughter of a farmer/polka musician and owner of a local restaurant. Amy received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and her J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law. She also earned a Master’s in Social Work and a Certificate in Applied Gerontology from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. Amy is licensed to practice law in New York and Wisconsin.
Amy previously worked at MFJ Legal Services in New York City as a senior staff attorney and pro bono coordinator in the Kinship Caregiver Law Project, where she worked with grandparents raising grandchildren. She has also worked as the public policy coordinator and lobbyist for Disability Rights Wisconsin.
Amy has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School and is on the Board of Directors for New Bridge Madison. She also volunteers with the Dane County Basic Estate Planning Clinic. She currently resides in Monona with her husband and two young daughters.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Free | Registration is limited to 500 participants. Licensed 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
