Welcome to our Calendar of Events!

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.

Webinar: Thinking About Supported Decision Making (August 27, 2025)

Zoom

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. After you sign up you will get an email with a link and information […]

CARE Webinar Series: Compassion & Boundaries

Zoom

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 […]

Foster Care in Our Community: August 28, 2025

Zoom

Learn about what is happening right here in our Wisconsin community…foster parents and social work professionals will be here to share their experiences and answer questions.  This virtual meeting is FREE and there is no obligation other than listening and asking questions!   Hosted by Norris foster parents and foster care staff. Reserve your spot here: […]

BirthmomsConnect Virtual Support Group

Zoom

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 […]

Child Welfare Professional Peer Group: Preparation of Families Moving Toward Adoption Finalization or Guardianship

Zoom

This series will highlight the power of preparing families before they legally adopt or commit to guardianship. A range of programs that educate and support families at various stages during this critical phase will be shared, enabling prospective sites to determine what they can draw from to tailor to their own systems. Note: A session […]

Post-Permanency Services for Tribal Nations

Zoom

This one-hour webinar will provide a general overview of the universal and on-site assistance available to Tribal Nations through this project. Post-permanency services are a type of support for families and children who have achieved permanency through guardianship, customary adoption, or adoption.

Webinar: Thinking About Supported Decision Making (September 16, 2025)

Zoom

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 GiGi's Playhouse Madison. After you sign up, you will […]

Child Welfare Professional Peer Group: Preparation of Families Moving Toward Adoption Finalization or Guardianship

Zoom

This series will highlight the power of preparing families before they legally adopt or commit to guardianship. A range of programs that educate and support families at various stages during this critical phase will be shared, enabling prospective sites to determine what they can draw from to tailor to their own systems. Note: A session […]

Understanding Child Maltreatment: Contributing Factors and Impact on Children

Zoom

When a child experiences abuse or neglect, it has significant and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological development. To offer effective support, professionals and caregivers must understand what child maltreatment is, how it occurs, and the impact it leaves behind. This webinar will explore the various factors that contribute to child maltreatment, including […]

Webinar–Get Started: Navigating Systems of Support

Zoom

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. (Formerly known as Did You Know? Now You Know!) After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email […]