Wisconsin Family Connections Center Events
Please continue to 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 the 4th Thursday of every month from […]
Grab your coffee and join us for a relaxed morning (virtual) chat with other Wisconsin adoptive, foster, kinship, and/or guardianship parents to connect and feel supported. Pre-adoptive parents who reside in Wisconsin are welcome to attend. This is an informal group with no set agenda. This online group will utilize Zoom to connect over video […]
Please join us for this opportunity to connect with other Wisconsin foster parents and take time out of your day to have some fun! Our meetings will be held virtually from 11 am-12 pm. Here are the monthly topics: December 12th- This or That Holiday Edition/Open Discussion You will need to have an internet connection, […]
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. Feel free to bring a support person if you […]
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 Christy, WIFCC Support Specialists. The group size will be limited, so please pre-register via Eventbrite. Join as […]
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 facilitated by an adult adoptee who uses a workbook (which can be found at Therapy […]
Join Youth Voices Rising as we explore best practices for social workers, foster youth and resource parents to cultivate positive relationships. Our panelists will discuss techniques social workers can use to build rapport with youth, how youth and caregivers can cope with social workers having high caseloads and limited time, and how trauma can make […]
This support group is a welcoming space to discuss adoption-related questions, stressors, and needs with fellow pre-adoptive families, along with guidance & support from a WIFCC support specialist. This group is established to provide encouragement, education, and resources for those walking the journey of adoption through both private and public adoption. Please join us as […]
Adoptive, Kinship & 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 with trauma histories -Parenting youth with emotional or behavioral challenges and/or diagnoses such as RAD, DMDD, & ODD. The group meets on the 3rd Monday of […]
Please continue to 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 the 4th Thursday of every month from […]
