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SUMMARY:Nurture Coffee Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/nurture-coffee-gathering/
LOCATION:Inclusion Coffee\, 3152 Village Square Dr.\, Hartland\, WI\, 53029
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Voices":MAILTO:info@fvofwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T163000
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SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at Blum Coffee Garden: Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale March 9\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 in coffee and food is on us! Feel free to bring a resource or any questions you need input or advice on if you would like. \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/adult-adoptee-meet-up-at-blum-coffee-garden-greenfield/
LOCATION:Blüm Coffee Garden\, 4930 West Loomis Road\, Greenfield\, WI\, 53220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Month Connection Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis open house style event is free and family friendly. You can RSVP to the event here.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/foster-care-month-connection-event/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Urban Stables\, 143 E Lincoln Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ORGANIZER;CN="Belong Wisconsin":MAILTO:contact@belongwisconsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T200000
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SUMMARY:Birth Parent Woodboard Art: Wausau
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption\, no matter what type of adoption or which agency was involved. Regardless of how long ago placement occurred\, you are eligible to sign up for this event. \nJoin WiFCC at Clay Corner Studio LLC for a fun night of woodboard art and connection! You will be able to choose from many different designs and take home your project the same day! \nWe want all attendees to feel comfortable while meeting other birth parents\, which is why we are offering a support person ticket type for this event. This ticket will allow you to bring one supportive person to this event who does not need to identify as a birth parent. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Karla at kmeyer@cclse.org or call/text (715) 577-3999. \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/birth-parent-woodboard-art-wausau/
LOCATION:Clay Corner Studio LLC\, 1801 Sherman Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents Night Out,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
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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-3/
LOCATION:River of Hope Church\, 1129 West Broadway Avenue\, Medford\, WI\, 54451
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine: Relative Caregivers for Children-Northern WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Families Like Mine Regional Event for Wisconsin Relative Caregivers of Children – let’s share\, learn\, and support each other! \n\n\n\n\nThis Families Like Mine is a free regional event for relative caregivers in Northern Wisconsin who are caring for children both through child welfare and informally. This drop-in event at The Key to Escape will take place from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please come when it is convenient for you. \nThis event will feature: \n\nRegional and state-wide vendors that support relative and like-kin caregiving families\nProvide opportunities to connect with experienced relative and like-kin caregivers to build support and connection\nThe renting out of the mini-golf space to exclusively allow relative and like-kin caregivers to enjoy the activity with the children they are caring for\n\nAttendees will have opportunities to meet and connect with other relative caregivers from throughout the state\, as well as collect resources for ongoing support. \nPlease note- This is a drop-in event. You do not need to stay the entire time. Bringing the children in your care is optional. \n\n\nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/families-like-mine-relative-caregivers-for-children-northern-wi/
LOCATION:The Key To Escape\, 407 Oneida St.\, Minoqua\, WI\, 54548
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet-up at The Dock Coffee: Spooner
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nFoster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to connect\, learn\, and share! \nJoin us for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at The Dock Coffee in Spooner\, WI on Saturday\, May 23rd from 8:30am to 10:00am. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $10. You can view the menu here: https://thedockcoffee.com/menu/ \nRegistration is required for this event. Contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org with any questions. \nPlease 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 folks who must secure childcare in order to attend\, if not already covered by another funding source. \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/parent-caregiver-coffee-meet-up-at-the-dock-coffee-spooner/
LOCATION:The Dock Coffee\, 218 Walnut St.\, Spooner\, WI\, 54801
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine: Relative Caregivers for Children-Southwestern WI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Families Like Mine Regional Event for Wisconsin Relative Caregivers of Children – let’s share\, learn\, and support each other! \n\n\n\n\nThis Families Like Mine is a free regional event for relative caregivers in Southwestern Wisconsin who are caring for children both through child welfare and informally. This drop-in event at the Henry Vilas Zoo will take place at the Education Pavilion from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please come when it is convenient for you. \nThis event will feature: \n\nRegional and state-wide vendors that support relative and like-kin caregiving families\nProvide opportunities to connect with experienced relatives and like-kin caregivers to build support and connection\nAn opportunity for relatives and like-kin caregivers to enjoy the zoo\n\nAttendees will have opportunities to meet and connect with other relative caregivers from throughout the state\, as well as collect resources for ongoing support. \nPlease note- This is a drop-in event. You do not need to stay the entire time. Bringing the children in your care is optional. Boxed lunches\, vendors\, and opportunity to connect with experienced relative and like-kin caregivers will all take place at the Education Pavilion. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/families-like-mine-relative-caregivers-for-children-southwestern-wi/
LOCATION:Henry Vilas Zoo\, 702 South Randall Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53175
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T190000
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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-4/
LOCATION:River of Hope Church\, 1129 West Broadway Avenue\, Medford\, WI\, 54451
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T200000
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Mom's Summer Night Out - Floral Workshop: De Pere
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nIf you are a foster\, pre-adoptive\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, or reunified mom\, join WiFCC for a fun and creative evening where we join Angie at Ginger Birch to create a beautiful late summer floral arrangement. We’ll learn the basics of fresh floral care & design principles all while having fun! \nEach participant will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of flowers to work with and a vessel to go home with. \nContact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with any questions. \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-moms-summer-night-out-floral-workshop-de-pere/
LOCATION:Ginger Birch\, 622 George St\, De Pere\, WI\, 54115
CATEGORIES:Mom's Night Out
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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CREATED:20260213T202040Z
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SUMMARY:WFAPA's Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you have been touched by adoption or foster care\, you’ll want to attend this conference! Our conference offers a fantastic chance to discover the most recent state updates and to learn about the activities of WFAPA. It is specifically designed to equip and empower parents\, caregivers and workers\, enhancing their capacity to tackle the challenges associated with fostering and adoption. \n\nParticipants will have the chance to reflect on their current perspectives and discover new care strategies. Additionally\, they will be able to connect with like-minded individuals from various backgrounds in child protection and out-of-home care. \n\nIt is specifically designed to equip and empower caregivers and workers\, enhancing their capacity to tackle the challenges associated with fostering and adoption. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wfapas-foster-adoptive-parent-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Rothschild\, 1000 Imperial Ave.\, Rothschild\, WI\, 54474
CATEGORIES:Conference
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