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.
Explore the things that families need to know about decision-making supports and other legal tools for adults in Wisconsin, including guardianship. This session is helpful for families with children ages 14 and older, and the providers and educators who work with them. This is presented in partnership with GiGi's Playhouse Madison. After you sign up, you will […]
This webinar outlines the approach to a highly successful parenting curriculum developed by a Native American father for Native American fathers and mothers. It is the model overview of training fathers and mothers to be leaders in their own homes. The workshop identifies the five core principles of the curriculum offered to facilitators who work […]
Engage in a discussion with a parent education expert about the highs and lows of parenting using evidence-based strategies for overcoming challenges, enhancing the joys of parenting, and fostering a deeper connection with your children. Presenter: Ann-Marie St John, MS - Community Education Coordinator at Parents Place Ann-Marie develops and facilitates educational opportunities for parents, caregivers, and […]
This series will highlight the power of preparing families before they legally adopt or commit to guardianship. A range of programs that educate and support families at various stages during this critical phase will be shared, enabling prospective sites to determine what they can draw from to tailor to their own systems. Note: A session […]
Help kids learn to use devices responsibly and help develop healthy screentime habits Presenter: Ann-Marie St John, MS - Community Education Coordinator at Parents Place Ann-Marie develops and facilitates educational opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals. She received her BA in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville and her MS in Administrative Leadership from UW-Milwaukee. She is a Level 16 and […]
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center, along with Jockey Being Family and the Journeys Program, invites your family to join us in Wisconsin Dells for a night to celebrate the differences that make each of us AWESOME! We will enjoy a night full of food, crafts, games, and inspiration. Our night will begin with check-in starting […]
Do you care for a child experiencing mental health, emotional, or behavioral difficulties? NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family members who provide care for youth (ages 18 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend […]
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families, please join us for a morning of family fun at Willow Springs Garden! Families will have a chance to do corn mazes (one for children and one for adults), take a hayride, eat fun snacks from the concessions stand, and have time to connect with other families! Children […]
Learn effective strategies to address and prevent truancy, helping your child stay engaged and succeed in school Presenter: Ann-Marie St John, MS - Community Education Coordinator at Parents Place Ann-Marie develops and facilitates educational opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals. She received her BA in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville and her MS in Administrative Leadership from UW-Milwaukee. She is […]
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. (Formerly known as Did You Know? Now You Know!) After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email […]
