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SUMMARY:Lunch-N-Learn: Equipping Youth to Lead and Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Designed for youth and the adults who support them\, this training builds confidence\, communication skills\, and advocacy tools so young people can effectively use their voices in real-life settings. Through storytelling\, role play\, and reflection\, participants learn how lived experience becomes leadership and how youth voice can influence decisions that shape their lives. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/lunch-n-learn-equipping-youth-to-lead-and-advocate/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Families Rising":MAILTO:info@nacac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T173000
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SUMMARY:Taylor/Clark County Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nA 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 with other caregivers in your area to help build a supportive network and sense of community. \nThese in-person groups will run from 5:30-7:00 pm. The first half hour is for parents/caregivers to arrive and eat dinner together before the group discussion starts. \nDinner and water/soda will be provided during each group. Attendees can feel free to bring their own snacks and drinks if that’s preferred! As this is an adults-only support group\, a $25 childcare reimbursement\, one per family\, is available for those who need to secure childcare back at home in order to attend the in-person support group dates. \nPlease reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org with any questions! This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/taylor-clark-county-support-group/
LOCATION:River of Hope Church\, 1129 West Broadway Avenue\, Medford\, WI\, 54451
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Trauma Informed Parenting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nAdoptive\, 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: \n-Parenting youth with trauma histories \n-Parenting youth with emotional or behavioral challenges and/or diagnoses such as RAD\, DMDD\, & ODD. \nThe group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from noon (12:00 pm) – 1:00 pm. There will be monthly focus areas for discussion and/or guest speakers to support ongoing learning\, but always with plenty of time for connection and support. Please register early as group size is limited. \nThis group is facilitated by WIFCC Case Manager Allison Kunkel MS\, APSW. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers of youth with a high level of presenting need because of past trauma histories\, emotional/behavioral challenges or diagnoses. You will be asked to confirm that this applies to you within your registration. If you are interested in a more social group that still has a connected parenting approach\, please check out some of our other virtual support group options at https://wifcc.eventbrite.com/ \nThis 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. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T140000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Fun at the Children's Museum of Green Bay
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nJoin WiFCC for a Sunday afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay! \nThe 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. \nVisit the Children’s Museum of Green Bay at https://www.gbchildrensmuseum.org/ \nIf you have any questions or accommodation needs\, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/sunday-fun-at-the-childrens-museum-of-green-bay/
LOCATION:The Children’s Museum of Green Bay\, 1230 Bay Beach Rd\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54302
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night at Chaos Waterpark: Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nJoin WiFCC at Chaos Waterpark in Eau Claire on Saturday\, March 14th\, starting at 10 am. Chaos Waterpark features water slides\, a lazy river\, an activity pool\, and an indoor water playground! \nYour registration includes up to 5 waterpark passes and a pizza buffet. Additional passes can be purchased through Chaos Waterpark if needed. WiFCC will have a private room available for our group to utilize during our time. \nRegistration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \nThis event is intended for adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregiver\, and reunified families in the state of Wisconsin. Please note that some of the slides have height restrictions. Check out their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ail3c6 \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/family-fun-night-at-chaos-waterpark-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Chaos Waterpark\, 5152 Fairview Dr\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Teen & Caregiver Paint Splatter Party at Field Workshop: Greendale
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (will start Jan. 12\, 2026)\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nPlease 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. \nIf 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. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/teen-caregiver-paint-splatter-party-at-field-workshop-greendale/
LOCATION:Field Workshop\, 5686 Broad St.\, Greendale\, WI\, 53129
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Adult Adoptees
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI\n\n\n\nConnect 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 by an adult adoptee. \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. You will need to have access to a smart phone or a computer with the free Zoom app\, a camera and microphone. Registrants will be emailed a link to use for joining the video chat. If you have any questions\, please contact creppe@cclse.org. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-adult-adoptees/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: Hope & Healing for Relative Caregivers Hybrid Course
DESCRIPTION:We know that relative care is the best option for children needing out-of -home care. We also know that caregiving can be difficult and isolating. This hybrid course gives voice to the authentic experiences\, challenges\, lessons learned\, and successes of Wisconsin caregivers like you\, as well as the loved ones who have had children in care\, to offer comfort\, hope\, and healing. You are not alone. \nFree | Registration is limited to 15 participants \nRegister \nLicensed caregivers will receive 4.0 training credits for completing the online module and participating in the March 11 Zoom Discussion group. See the Eventbrite registration page for additional information. Questions? Call us at 414-475-1246 or email at: info@coalitionforcyf.org
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/you-are-not-alone-hope-healing-for-relative-caregivers-hybrid-course/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition for Children%2C Youth & Families":MAILTO:info@coalitionforcyf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Open Mic Teen Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin\n\n\n\nAbout this event \nJoin 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 Christy\, WIFCC Support Specialists. Join as often as you would like! \nThis online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video chat. Your child will need to have access to a smart phone with the free Zoom app\, or a computer with a camera and microphone. Parents\, you will receive the link your child will need to connect to the group. If you have any questions\, please contact ctimm@cclse.org or ccoulthurst@cclse.org. \nWho is this group for? for teens who are in foster\, adoptive\, kinship\, and/or guardianship families. \nThe group’s goal is to provide a structured and safe place for your child to build trust\, coping skills\, and peer connections while reducing frustration\, conflicts\, and anxiety felt at home. The group provides your child an opportunity to meet with fellow children dealing with similar challenges with their families on a more personal level. Your child will participate in a variety of activities and discussion while focusing on this session’s theme. The overall goal is for your child to feel supported\, that they have control over their attitude and success in life\, and understand the complexities of family life. \nGroup criteria: \n• Children between the ages of 13 and 17 are welcome to participate \n• During group the child needs a private space free from distractions or other members of the family\, but still under the supervision of a trusted adult. \n• If you register your child\, please be sure they understand prior to registration that this group requires a willingness to participate. \n• What your child shares in group is confidential information\, unless his or her safety is at risk. Group facilitators are mandatory reporters. \nAdditional virtual group acknowledgments: \n• I understand there are potential risks to this technology\, including interruptions\, unauthorized access\, and technical difficulties. WIFCC may discontinue the virtual group session if it is felt that the videoconferencing connections are not adequate for the situation. \n• The group participants must be residing in the state of Wisconsin. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-open-mic-teen-support-group/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Support Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Birth Parent Support
DESCRIPTION:A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.\n\n\n\nAn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis group is offered through the Wisconsin Family Connections Center\, a program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-birth-parent-support/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Virtual Support Group
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Family Waterpark Day Kalahari: Wisconsin Dells
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nPlease join WiFCC for a day at the waterpark! This event is open to all adoptive\, guardianship\, foster\, kinship\, and reunified families. Please note that if you attended this event this past June\, you will be automatically put on a waitlist to ensure other families have a chance to attend the event. Please arrive between 11 am and 12:30 pm to ensure you receive your wristbands to access the waterpark. \nWe will have a conference room rented for families to check in with WiFCC staff to get their wristbands. This will also give a chance for families to connect before enjoying the waterpark for the day. Each registrant will receive a wristband for the waterpark along with a pizza/soda coupon. The waterpark is open from 10 am-9 pm for your family to enjoy! \nPlease bring your own towels as these are not provided to us. The Kalahari is also cashless\, so ensure you have a debit/credit card if you would like to make other purchases. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wifcc-family-waterpark-day-kalahari-wisconsin-dells/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort\, 1305 Kalahari Dr\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T220000
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SUMMARY:Parents Night Out with the New Dueling Pianos: The Cove of Lake Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nCalling 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. \nWhat 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/ \nRegistration 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: \n\nA couple’s ticket for you and your spouse/partner with other WiFCC couples OR\nA single ticket for you to come enjoy your evening with other WiFCC parents/caregivers.\n\nThis 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. \nFor all questions and concerns\, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/parents-night-out-with-the-new-dueling-pianos-the-cove-of-lake-geneva/
LOCATION:The Cove of Lake Geneva\, 111 Center St\, Lake Geneva\, WI\, 53147
CATEGORIES:Parents Night Out
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