Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Mercies Coffee, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Come enjoy a meal and cup of coffee on us and get to know other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area.
We will meet at Mercies Coffee in Madison, WI. Each registrant will receive up to $15.00 towards the purchase of food or drink (non-alcoholic beverages) during our time together. You can view the menu here: https://merciescoffeewi.com/#our-menu
This is a great opportunity to bring any questions, resources, or fun facts to a group of other caregivers. If you have any questions, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.
Please note: This is an adult only event, and no childcare will be available on site. This event is specific for adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers.
Register

Family Roller Skating & Pizza Party: La Crosse
2026-02-22 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse, 3624 East Avenue South, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (will start Dec. 31, 2025)

Enjoy a fun evening with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at High Roller Skating Center here in La Crosse! This private event is for guardianship, adoptive, reunified, or foster families to skate and play on the indoor playground. Your family’s admission and roller skates/blades rental will be covered, and there will be pizza and soda provided as well! Each registered family will receive one pizza and a pitcher of soda. There is also an arcade that will be open, at cost of the family.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Teen & Caregiver Fun Night at The Mineshaft: Hartford
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Mineshaft, 22 N Main St, Hartford, WI, 53027
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers and teens, join the WiFCC at The Mineshaft on February 24, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of fun with pizza and arcade games! Our pizza dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and we will then head to the upstairs arcade from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Each person will receive a game card with preloaded credits.
The Mineshaft boasts over 70 interactive arcade games and excellent pizza.
Visit the Mineshaft at https://mineshaftrestaurant.com/hartford-home for more information about their facility.
Please register for one ticket per person. This event is geared towards caregivers and teens ages 12+, so please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents who have been impacted by adoption or out-of-home care, and their immediate household members.

WiFCC Family Night at Admirals Hockey
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Milwaukee Admirals, 510 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals!
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a family hockey day with the Admirals! The Admirals will take on the Manitoba Moose in this Sunday afternoon game. Each ticket will also include a $10 concession card that can be used at any of the food vendors at the arena.
Please refer to the Admirals’ website for information on the arena, including their bag policy and parking availability, here: https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/fans/faq/
If you have any questions, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Foster Parent and Adoptive Parent Support Group - Fond du Lac
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Grace and Truth Christian Fellowship, N5776 County Rd D, Fond du Laz, WI, 54937
This group will have training opportunities, help and guidance with questions and concerns, and help to build relationships with others who are walking similar roads. Led by fellow foster parents.
A time of encouragement, support, and community.
Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please notify us if you will be utilizing childcare so we can plan accordingly.
Meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.
Email Lydia Duke for more info joelandlydia13@gmail.com

Parent/Caregiver Night at The Potter's Shed: Shell Lake
2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | The Potter’s Shed, 260 Industrial Blvd., Shell Lake, WI, 54871
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at The Potter’s Shed on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for an evening of pottery and connection!
Registration is required for this event. Contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org with any questions.
Please note: This is an adult only event, and no childcare will be available on site. Please make arrangements accordingly. A $25 childcare reimbursement is available, one per family, for participants who must secure childcare in order to attend, if not already covered by another funding source.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Parents Night Out with the New Dueling Pianos: The Cove of Lake Geneva
2026-03-06 18:00 - 2026-03-07 22:00 UTC | The Cove of Lake Geneva, 111 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Calling all Wisconsin Family Connections Center parents/caregivers who are looking for a Night Out full of entertainment and laughs!!! Come join us as we jam with the NEW Dueling Pianos at The Cove in Lake Geneva. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show runs from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
What are dueling pianos? The New Dueling Pianos are a highly interactive form of musical entertainment, typically featuring two pianists facing each other on grand pianos. “The Guys” are request-based, interactive, hilarious, sing-along/clap-along, request-driven singers who cover practically every music genre! For more information on the New Dueling Pianos, please visit: https://newduelingpianos.com, and for information on the Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit: https://www.coveoflakegeneva.com/
Registration for this event will begin on January 05, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Our WiFCC Tables will have two ticket types available for the show:

A couple’s ticket for you and your spouse/partner with other WiFCC couples OR
A single ticket for you to come enjoy your evening with other WiFCC parents/caregivers.

This show is for the grown-ups, so leave the kids at home! For caregivers who need to secure childcare back home in order to attend, a $25 childcare stipend will also be available.
For all questions and concerns, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Virtual Group: Birth Parent Support
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

An 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.
This 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. Registrants will be emailed a link to use for joining the video chat.
This group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Register

Teen & Caregiver Paint Splatter Party at Field Workshop: Greendale
2026-03-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Field Workshop, 5686 Broad St., Greendale, WI, 53129
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (will start Jan. 12, 2026)

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Field Workshop in Greendale for a fun night at the glow-in-the-dark splatter room! During this interactive party, everyone will get messy! You will be able to splatter a canvas, a hat, the walls or even your friends! Come dressed for a mess! They will provide you with protective gear, a canvas, paint and splatter tools – and you do the rest! The event is designed for foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers and teens ages 12-17.
Please register individually, with a max of 2 adults and 2 teens per household unless requested otherwise due to limited availability. At least one adult parent/caregiver must be in attendance with youth from each household.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org. To learn more about the venue, and what is recommended by them for your time there, you can visit their website here: https://thefieldworkshop.com/splatter-room. **Due to the activity level of this event, every participant will need to be able to move about freely.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Sunday Fun at the Children's Museum of Green Bay
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, 1230 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC for a Sunday afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay!
The time will be open-house style, so come and go as you please. Mingle with other foster & adoptive parents, or just have a fun time playing and exploring the museum with your child! Parents/caregivers must stay with and supervise their children at all times during this event. Please have each household register separately.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Green Bay at https://www.gbchildrensmuseum.org/
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Empowering Care, Strengthening Connections: Foster Care Coordinators’ Conference 2026
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27 | Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Empowering Care, Strengthening Connections: Foster Care Coordinators’ Conference 2026
When: Thursday, March 26 (9:00 am–5:00 pm) through Friday, March 27 (9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Where: Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells
We’re busy planning an exceptional conference designed specifically for Wisconsin’s Foster Care Coordinators. This annual gathering is your opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen your skills, and recharge your commitment to the children and families you serve.
Stay tuned for more details about sessions, speakers, and programming!
Questions? Contact us at info@coalitionforcyf.org.

Community Viewing of the 2nd Annual Adoptee Film Festival: Altoona
2026-03-28 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Fish House at Altoona City Park, 418 9th St. West, Altoona, WI, 54720
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites the community to join us for this special event focusing on the experience of adoption. Together, we will view the second annual Adoptee Film Festival, spotlighting Adoptee Filmmakers telling Adoptee Stories. This year’s Adoptee Film Festival line-up features 6 short films with a total run-time of approximately 1.5 hrs.
This event is free to attend and will be held in the Classroom at The Fish House in Altoona, WI. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as the opportunity for discussion after the films. Registration via Eventbrite is required. Please note: due to the mature themes of the films, this is an adults-only event.
For more information about the Adoptee Film Festival, visit https://www.adopteefilmfest.com or follow them on Instagram @adopteefilmfest.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact creppe@cclse.org.
FILM LINEUP
‘In Trans*lation’ by Erika Lau
A linguist reflects on their childhood, tracing the names and stories that have shaped their identity. Through language and memory, they navigate their transnational adoptee experience and emotional complexities.
‘MARY MEETS GRACE’ by Faryl Amadeus
When a stranger appears in Grace’s life with disturbing news about her long-lost birth mother, she must fight to untangle herself from a dangerous and sinister plan.
‘One of My Own’ by Analei Song
When a young Chinese girl becomes more aware of her differences in her adopted caucasian family, she attempts to find her place of belonging with others and herself through artistic expression.
‘The Goldfish’ by Ashley Paige Brim
An adopted woman is forced to confront her darkest fear about motherhood at her sister’s baby shower.
‘Yellow Balloon’ by Summer Luu
In 1996, a Vietnamese-American kid named Ái Vân from San Jose, California, is adopted by their paternal immigrant grandparents in Vancouver, Washington. On their journey, Ái Vân processes their identity, the unspoken rules of complex social dynamics, and discovers the reality of letting go.
‘What Remains’ by Elizabeth Berkman
As Mark waits for a phone call from his daughter, he begins to suspect that Maya, his in-home care nurse, is keeping something from him. While they both struggle with his cognitive decline, they must discover what family looks like in the face of Alzheimer’s.

Gamblers Hockey Family Night
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr., Green Bay, WI, 54304
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
Sale starts February 26, 2026 @6PM

Foster, Adoptive, Pre-Adoptive, and Guardianship families join Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a night of hockey! There is no cost to attend. Each ticket will include two brats or hot dogs / popcorn / chips and a dessert.
Please make sure to dress warm as the hockey rink will be on the cooler side. If it’s very cold outside, the rink temperature will be lower as well.
Tickets will be picked up at the Will Call window on the day of game.
Schedule – Green Bay Gamblers Hockey
If you have any questions reach out to Val at vzegers@cclse.org
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please be sure you are able to attend when you register. Thank you for your understanding, which allows us to continue to make these opportunities available for Wisconsin’s out-of-home care families.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
Register

Flower Box Fun for Moms! (Suamico)
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Suamico, 3070 Mink Ranch Road, Suamico, WI, 54313-8030
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

If you are a Foster, pre-adoptive, or adoptive mom, join the WiFCC for a fun and creative woodburning workshop! Under the guidance of local artist Jennifer Frisch of Coneflower Creations, you’ll learn the basics of woodburning while crafting your very own Flower Box. This tabletop planter can be customized to fit your personal home decor!
No prior experience is necessary, but open to all levels! Jennifer will provide all the tools and supplies you need to design and create your own stunning piece. There are many designs to choose from, or you can bring your own image to fit on one 3.86″ H x 5.9″ W x 5.9″ D box. Don’t miss this chance to learn this creative and meditative craft, unleash your artistic side, and take home a unique creation that you made yourself!
Each participant will receive 1 Flower Box (plants not included)
You will learn:

How to design and transfer images
How to safely use a wood burner
Basic woodburning techniques

Contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with any questions.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

BirthmomsConnect Virtual Support Group
2026-04-30 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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 agree to be respectful at all times.
What is said in the group remains in the group.

To participate, please download the Zoom app. Registration is required to join the calls.
Please note: BirthmomsConnect Calls are open to anyone who has given birth to and placed a child for adoption. If you are an adoption professional, social worker, birthfather, or other individual who is interested in learning more about our virtual support groups, please contact Jennifer Adams. Do not register for the calls. This is a safe space and we ask you to be respectful of that.
If you are a birthparent of color, LGBTQIA+ individual, birthfather, or birth family member and are interested in a support call specifically for individuals who share your story and experience, please let us know by sending an email to Jennifer Adams.

On Your Feet Foundation is committed to fostering a community that celebrates the uniquely individual experiences that have brought each of us to adoption. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space in order to create a culture of safety and belonging for all of our stakeholders, one in which each voice is valued and heard.
Unmoderated/Drop-in Calls :: Thursdays* 8PM CST | 9PM EST | 6PM PST
The 1st, 3rd, 4th (and in months that have one, 5th) Thursday of each month are drop-in-calls, meaning that there is no specific topic being discussed and it is an opportunity for birthparents to connect and talk. Please remember to listen and be respectful of one another. This call may be moderated by an On Your Feet staff member and any concerns will be brought to the attention of Case Management staff.
*Please note there will not be a drop-in call on Halloween (October 31st) or Thanksgiving (November 28th).
