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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Connected 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\n\nAdoptive\, Kinship\, Reunified\, Foster\, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a connected parenting virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for parents/caregivers who are looking for: \n–A place to be seen\, heard\, and supported from other attendees who understand similar parenting challenges; \n–More brain based\, connection-focused parenting support; and \n-Helpful ideas and resources from the group’s facilitators. \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 and Support Specialist Val Zegers. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers who are struggling to find parenting techniques to support a child in their home who may have a trauma history alongside 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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Waukesha County
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\nFoster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers—join us to connect\, learn\, and share! The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites you to gather with fellow caregivers in a welcoming\, informal setting to build community and support one another. \nWe meet every 6 weeks at rotating locations throughout Waukesha County. Each registered participant will receive up to $15 toward a food or drink purchase. \n\nℹ️ Important Details\n\nRegistration is required for each individual event date.\nThis is an adults-only event; childcare is not available onsite.\nA $25 childcare reimbursement per family is available for those who need to arrange care (if not covered by another funding source).\n\n❗ Cancellation Policy\nCancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.\nIf 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. \n👥 Eligibility\nThis event is limited to Wisconsin caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household. \n📧 Questions?\nContact Christy at creppe@cclse.org for more information. \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/caregiver-coffee-meet-up-waukesha-county/
LOCATION:Coffeeville Company\, 2825 N Brookfield Rd\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045
CATEGORIES:Parent Cafe
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Night With Northwoods Grazing at Forage: Eau Claire
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale September 4 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nFoster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers\, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to connect\, learn\, and share while assembling your own charcuterie board presented by Northwoods Grazing hosted at Forage in Eau Claire on Thursday\, October 1st! The evening will start at 6pm and run about an hour to an hour and a half. \nContact 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-night-with-northwoods-grazing-at-forage-eau-claire/
LOCATION:Forage\, 403 South Barstow St.\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:Parents Night Out
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Connected 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\n\nAdoptive\, Kinship\, Reunified\, Foster\, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a connected parenting virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for parents/caregivers who are looking for: \n–A place to be seen\, heard\, and supported from other attendees who understand similar parenting challenges; \n–More brain based\, connection-focused parenting support; and \n-Helpful ideas and resources from the group’s facilitators. \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 and Support Specialist Val Zegers. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers who are struggling to find parenting techniques to support a child in their home who may have a trauma history alongside 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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Connected 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\n\nAdoptive\, Kinship\, Reunified\, Foster\, & Guardianship parents and caregivers: Please join us for a connected parenting virtual support group just for you! This group is especially for parents/caregivers who are looking for: \n–A place to be seen\, heard\, and supported from other attendees who understand similar parenting challenges; \n–More brain based\, connection-focused parenting support; and \n-Helpful ideas and resources from the group’s facilitators. \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 and Support Specialist Val Zegers. With questions\, please email wifcc@cclse.org. \nPlease note: This group is specifically designed to provide support for the caregivers who are struggling to find parenting techniques to support a child in their home who may have a trauma history alongside 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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting/2026-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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SUMMARY:Find Your Village - Caregiver Community Support: Wausau
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale September 15 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nPlease join WiFCC for a night of intentional connection and community for caregivers. This event is open to adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers. \nThis event was planned after considering how many caregivers report feeling isolated or lacking support from friends\, community\, and an overall feeling that they don’t have a true village. WiFCC hopes this event is the first step in identifying others who have a similar journey and understand that parenting children with trauma\, grief\, and/or loss can be incredibly difficult\, particularly while feeling little to no support. \nThe event will include dinner\, facilitated and unstructured socialization\, games\, and a dedicated tool to help connect those who attend. Soda\, lemonade\, water\, and mocktails will be included. Alcoholic beverages will be available for individual purchase. \nTo check out the space and get more information about the venue\, click here: https://www.wausauinfused.com/ \nDue to the popularity of family events\, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, contact 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.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/find-your-village-caregiver-community-support-wausau/
LOCATION:Infused\, 180 East Wausau Ave.\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T090000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cookie Decorating with Simply Cake Couture: Rice Lake
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale November 6 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nFoster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified parents/caregivers and teens\, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Simply Cake Couture on Saturday\, December 19th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for a morning of holiday cookie decorating! Simply Cake Couture will be instructing our group on techniques for cookie decorating. \nContact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org with any questions. \nPlease register for one ticket per person. This event is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+\, and please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. \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/holiday-cookie-decorating-with-simply-cake-couture-rice-lake/
LOCATION:Simply Cake Couture\, 3 South Main Street\, Rice Lake\, WI\, 54868
CATEGORIES:Youth & Caregiver Connection
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