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.
A broad overview of the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs for families with children ages 14 - 21, and the educators and providers who support them. Attendees will learn about the role of schools, employment, long-term support, supported decision-making, and other legal options, and how youth can be […]
This session explains what families need to know about decision-making supports and other legal tools for soon-to-be adults in Wisconsin, including alternatives to guardianship. This session is most helpful for families with children ages 14 and older with disabilities and the providers and educators who work with them. This session is presented in partnership with […]
This session guides you through the landscape of programs when your child has a disability or special health care needs. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS), private insurance, taking care of yourself and more. This is presented in partnership with Children's Resource Center-West. Sign Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6MVCBlcNSPmXAGZKHXP-6g After you sign up, a session link […]
A broad overview of the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs for families with children ages 14 - 21, and the educators and providers who support them. Community living includes housing, recreation and friendships. It's what makes life enjoyable and it's important to make sure that your community is […]
As children move toward adulthood, families often wonder how to balance their growing independence with the guidance they still need. This webinar offers a clear overview of decision-making supports and other legal tools for soon-to-be adults in Wisconsin, including alternatives to guardianship. This webinar will be especially helpful for families of youth ages 14 and […]
An introduction for families of young children to the Children's Long-Term Support program including steps to get the most out of CLTS. We discuss the screening process, the role of Support and Service Coordinators, and the experiences of families. Sign Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/htcAGQ_2RA6XF_gAg4VGcQ After you sign up you will get a confirmation email with information about joining […]
Do you know what adoptees and those in foster care truly need from us? Are we really taking the right steps? National Training Manager and former foster youth Jamole Callahan leads an engaging webinar to help caregivers and professionals ACTUALLY value lived experience and center it in our care for children and families. Key Outcomes […]
For children with disabilities, practicing choice-making is especially important because it can lead to a more self-determined life as an adult. This means an adult with connections to their community, a sense of empowerment, and a sense of safety because they know their options matter. This session has tips and tools for everything you need […]
This session guides you through the landscape of programs when your young child has a disability or special health care needs. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS), private insurance, taking care of yourself and more. This is presented in partnership with Children’s Resource Center - Southeast. Sign Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7F7VY9I2SWSbKUoTSFdHzA After you sign up, a session […]
Join us for this Lunch and Learn Webinar presented by Isaac Etter, a transracial adoptee and founder of Identity and Parenting Different. Isaac will introduce himself and share an overview of his work, and introduce our newly updated Transracial Parenting Series located in Champion Classrooms. These upcoming recorded webinars will include Inside Transracial Adoption, Protective […]
