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SUMMARY:Candle Making for Teens and Caregivers with WiFCC: Menomonee Falls
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nLooking to “Melt Your Worries Away”? Caregivers and teens\, join WiFCC on Tuesday\, July 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a Candle Making Art Class at the Art Lounge in Menomonee Falls. Attendees will be painting and decorating a jar\, choosing their own custom scent\, and then pouring their soy wax candle. What a relaxing\, creative way to spend quality time with your teens and/or caregivers. Please register for one ticket per person\, with a maximum of 3 tickets per family. This workshop is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+ only! The event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care. \nVisit the Art Lounge at https://www.artloungewi.com/ for more information on their exciting workshops. Food and beverages are available for purchase. \nPlease note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. If you have any questions or need additional accommodations for this event\, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573. \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://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/candle-making-for-teens-and-caregivers-with-wifcc-menomonee-falls/
LOCATION:Art Lounge Menomonee Falls\, N88W16567 Main St.\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051
CATEGORIES:Youth & Caregiver Connection
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children.\n\n\n\nJoin us for this opportunity to connect with other relative caregivers who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren\, nieces\, and nephews as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Our meetings will continue to be held virtually on one Thursday every month from 11am-12pm. \nYou will need to have an internet connection\, computer or phone with the free Zoom app\, a webcam and microphone. Please contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org with questions. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nAll dates for 2026 are Thursdays at 11AM. \n\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 22\nNovember 19\nDecember 17\n\nAs a reminder this is for Wisconsin Residents who are relative caregivers of children.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-kinnect-relative-caregivers-of-children-7/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-kinnect-relative-caregivers-of-children-7/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Connected Parenting
DESCRIPTION:For WI caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories related to adoption or out-of-home care. \n\n\n\n\nAdoptive\, Kinship\, Reunified\, Foster\, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a connected parenting virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for parents/caregivers who are looking for: \n–A place to be seen\, heard\, and supported from other attendees who understand similar parenting challenges; \n–More brain based\, connection-focused parenting support; and \n-Helpful ideas and resources from the group’s facilitators. \nThe group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from noon (12:00 pm) – 1:00 pm. There will be monthly focus areas for discussion and/or guest speakers to support ongoing learning\, but always with plenty of time for connection and support. Please register early as group size is limited. \nThis group is facilitated by WIFCC Case Manager Allison Kunkel MS\, APSW and Support Specialist Val Zegers. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers who are struggling to find parenting techniques to support a child in their home who may have a trauma history alongside emotional/behavioral challenges or diagnoses. You will be asked to confirm that this applies to you within your registration. If you are interested in a more social group that still has a connected parenting approach\, please check out some of our other virtual support group options at https://wifcc.eventbrite.com/ \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. You will need to have access to a smart phone with the free Zoom app\, or a computer with a camera and microphone. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Birth Parent Support
DESCRIPTION:A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin. \n\n\n\n\nAn online support group for birth parents who have placed a child for adoption. This group is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption\, no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. Come ask your questions and meet others who share a similar story. It does not matter how long ago you placed. This group will meet on the second Tuesday of every other month (odd months – January\, March….) and will be facilitated by Karla. If you have any questions\, please contact kmeyer@cclse.org. \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. You will need to have access to a smartphone with the free Zoom app or a computer with a camera and microphone. Registrants will be emailed a link to use for joining the video chat. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-birth-parent-support-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-birth-parent-support-2/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Adult Adoptees
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI \n\n\n\n\nConnect 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 is an open discussion format and is facilitated by an adult adoptee. \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. You will need to have access to a smart phone or a computer with the free Zoom app\, a camera and microphone. Registrants will be emailed a link to use for joining the video chat. If you have any questions\, please contact creppe@cclse.org. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-adult-adoptees-2/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-adult-adoptees-2/2026-07-08/
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