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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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 […]
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Join us for a relaxed coffee gathering with other moms of kids with disabilities and special health care needs from southeast Wisconsin. This is an informal space for moms to connect, share experiences, and feel understood by others who get it. We will have resources to share and refreshments. Cost is free unless you want […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
3 events,A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI Connect 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 […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Please join us for this new support group offered to parents who have recently reunified, or are in the process of reunifying (transitioning to reunification within the next month of the support group occurring). We will be meeting once every six weeks via Zoom at 7:00pm and […]
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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 […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Please join WiFCC for a Dad’s Night Out! Foster, pre-adoptive, adoptive, or guardianship dads are welcome to come and relax while connecting with other dads touched by adoption or out-of-home care. Meet other area dads for a night of build-your-own burgers and unlimited soda while having access […]
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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 […]
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At Belong Wisconsin, Spring is the kickoff to our summer programming. Check out all the fun and connections we have in store. Eshalon and Nicki will be holding a Brat Fry in Appleton, WI to raise funds for an action-packed season. Join us on April 10th - National Sibling Day! Cooking Out for Camp! All […] |
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals--join WiFCC to enjoy The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at Lake 7 Theatre in Rice Lake on Saturday, April 11th. Please plan to meet at the theater at 9 am to check in. A drink and popcorn […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, with special sponsorship from Jockey Being Family, to focus on caring […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. A support group for parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care residing in Clark or Taylor County. The group will be facilitated by a GIFTS Case Manager/Regional Support Specialist, but is designed for attendees to participate and connect. This is a great chance to connect […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale February 23, 2026 @6pm) Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join us to connect, learn, and share! Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at Brew52 Cafe in Mukwonago, WI. Each […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale March 6, 2026 @6pm)
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Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin About this event Join other teens of adoption or guardianship families for a live, video group session to socially connect and discuss topics related to challenges that arise in these family dynamics. This support group will be facilitated by Chelsey and […]
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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 […] |
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We will focus on the basics of insurance literacy and how parents and educators can help youth understand key insurance terms and ideas like premiums, deductibles, provider networks, and co-pays, as well as what to do if you cannot pay a medical bill. The session also covers resources for finding affordable health coverage and how […]
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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 […] 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 […]
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This is a relaxed space for moms of kids with disabilities and complex needs to connect, share experiences, and feel understood by others who get it. We will have resources to share and refreshments. Cost is free unless you want to buy something yourself. Register
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2 events,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. Adoptive, Kinship, Reunified, Foster, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a trauma-informed virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for caregivers who are: -Parenting youth […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents/Caregivers and Teens, join WiFCC for a Battle at Solve Escape Rooms on April 20, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:45pm in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This event also includes a behind the scenes tour of the facility to view their ultimate secrets. What is an escape room, you say? Why its […]
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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 […] |
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A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children. Join 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 […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale March 9, 2026 @6pm) Please join us at Blum Coffee Garden for an evening of coffee and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth, to connect with others. The first $15 […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or […]
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Wondering why your relationship with the adoptee in your life changed so much? What happened? The goals for this course include: Understanding estrangement and the range of its impact. Examining estrangement in the context of adoption Discerning how we have thought of adoption over time Considering how adoptees feel about adoption over time Examining how […]
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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 […]
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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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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) - you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or […]
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Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (starts March 2, 2026 @ 6pm) Join WiFCC at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, which offers an educational experience about agriculture with interactive exhibits, a birthing barn, and a farm-to-table café. The center spans over 10,000 sq. ft. and celebrates Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage. Wisconsin is highlighted as a […]
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Join us May 3rd in Milwaukee for treats, tie-dye, and a bit of horsing around. We're ecstatic to announce that Mounted Patrol will be at our event to strengthen relationships and build connections between our communities. This open house style event is free and family friendly. You can RSVP to the event here.
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