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.
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Caregivers and teens, join the WiFCC at Down to Earth on Tuesday, October 28th, for an afternoon with a fall craft! Our group will be doing a pumpkin succulent class between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Your registration includes all supplies needed to make the pumpkin succulent craft. Please register for one ticket per person. This workshop […]
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Please join the WiFCC for an evening with sourdough starters! Liz Kroll from Sweets and Sourdough will be facilitating this event. It will be about 1.5 hours and will be very educational in nature, with hands-on demonstrations from voluntary participants. Each teen/caregiver pair will share one sourdough starter and a loaf of bread while Liz […]
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How does trauma pass from one generation to the next, and what does that mean for caregivers? In this compassionate webinar, licensed clinical social worker and adoptee Amy Wilkerson explores the impact of generational trauma within families. Join us to learn how personal and family histories shape our caregiving, how to stay curious about your […] |
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We 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 TMG. After you sign up, you will get an […] |
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The end-of-year holidays can be especially challenging for children, teens, and families who are grieving. In this webinar, we’ll explore various considerations during the holiday season for families who are grieving (e.g., expectations, pressures, rituals) and helpful ways to support families this holiday season. Presented by Jana DeCristofaro, L.C.S.W. October 30, 2025 10 a.m. - […]
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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 […] |
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Join the WiFCC at the Great Lakes Aquarium on Saturday, November 1st at 10:30 am. The Great Lakes Aquarium features exhibits such as "Amazing Amazon," "Otter Cove," "Raptor Ridge," and MUCH more! Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 am to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entry to the aquarium. This event […]
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Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals! Join the WiFCC on Saturday, November 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Marshfield Board and Brush - DIY wood sign and wood project workshop! During this event, each participant (both youth and caregiver) will be provided with instructions and materials to create […] |
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Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a family Packer party at Wausau on Water! This event is open to adoptive, foster, relative caregivers, guardianship, and reunified families. We will have a private room rented with the Packer game on to watch with your family. Each attendee will receive a pre-loaded arcade card, and […] |
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Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, youth advocate, educator, or mental health professional, this is your opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about supporting children's social, emotional, and mental well-being. You'll walk away feeling informed, empowered, and inspired. Kalahari Resorts is offering exclusive discounted rates for conference attendees. Staying on-site means you're just steps away from all […]
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Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and parents for a wood-burning charcuterie board class and to make connections! This interactive workshop, hosted at the Flour Pot's Artisan Marketplace, will be guided by local artist Jennifer Frisch of Coneflower Creations. She will walk you through the basics of […] |
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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 […] |
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Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to craft and connect at Deck the Halls - DIY Studio on Thursday, November 6th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. During this event, each participant will be provided with instructions and materials to create and design a personalized project. Details on […]
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This evidence-based, trauma-informed workshop helps parents recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal substance exposure and trains them on techniques that work best with kids exposed prenatally to alcohol and drugs. Each 90-minute session is held on Zoom and includes a facilitated discussion with other caregivers working with these children. We are able to offer […] |
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Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join us to connect, learn, and share! Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at JavaVino in La Crosse, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $10. You can […]
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Adult adoptees ~ Please join us at Kahvi Coffee House & Cafe (in their private meeting room) in Eau Claire for a morning of coffee or tea and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees to connect with other adult adoptees, but please note you are welcome to also register another trusted […] |
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We 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 Morgan’s Caring Connections. After you sign up you will […] |
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Save the Date! A conference for guardians, adoptive parents, foster parents, reunified parents, or any family on the path to permanency.
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A free conference for reunified, adoptive, permanent guardianship families, and foster families who are on the path to permanency. Healing Centered Families is a free statewide conference for reunified, adoptive, permanent guardianship families, and foster families who are on the path to permanency. This all-day conference will feature a dynamic keynote speaker, experts within the field, time […]
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The Third Annual Rock County Foster Parent conference will be a day that promises to be both informative and engaging for all attendees! Our day will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with check-in and morning refreshments. The Welcome and Opening Remarks will be given by Shelbey Shelton, CPS Lead Supervisor. There will be a conference […] |
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Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families: join the WiFCC at The Racine Children's Theatre for "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr." at 12:00 pm! The show will last approximately 1 hour, and each family can register for up to 5 tickets (for adults and children four and older). Based on the best-selling book […] |
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The Boys With Braids webinar raises awareness about the cultural and spiritual significance of braids for Native boys and men. It highlights the importance of identity, resilience, and cultural pride while addressing stereotypes and promoting understanding among families, schools, and communities. Through storytelling and education, the presentation fosters respect for traditional practices and encourages positive […] |
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Teens navigating grief often respond with phrases like, "I'm fine" or "It's no big deal," leaving adults uncertain whether to inquire further. Yet, beneath the surface, many teens carry the weight of their loss in silence. In this webinar, Dougy Center staff will explore the unique ways teens experience and express grief, dispel common myths, […]
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Do you know or care for a child who is affected by parental substance misuse? Whether you are a grandparent, relative, foster parent, neighbor, friend, non-parental caregiver, educator, or youth-serving professional, this free & confidential webinar series is for you! Each month will feature different topics on addiction led by expert guest speakers. Each webinar will be […] |
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Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Come enjoy a meal and a 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 […] |
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