Journeys Program

VIRTUAL GROUP: Waiting to Adopt
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual support group for WI pre-adoptive parents.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

GIFTS Case Management Informational Session - Virtual
2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2024-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Teen/Caregiver Rockclimbing Event: Madison
2024-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Boulder’s Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connection Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Come enjoy a fun day of rock-climbing on us and get to know other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area.
The event takes place at Boulder’s Gym in Madison. The event starts at 2pm and ends at 4pm. You can see what Boulder’s Gym is all about at https://www.bouldersgym.com/. There is no pressure to rock climb. You can also sit back and relax and connect with other caregivers as well. Please note you will need to sign a safety waiver before the fun begins.
This is a great opportunity to bring any questions, resources, or fun facts to a group of other caregivers. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda at bhoene@cclse.org.
Please note: All youth must be accompanied by at least one adult caregiver from their household. Each individual should register as either a climber or observer.

Family Bowling Day Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Wausau
2024-03-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Day’s Bowl-A-Dome, 1715 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a day of family bowling in Wausau! Each person who registers will get 1.5 hours of bowling, shoe rental, unlimited soda, and 2 slices of pizza. This is a great event to invite your kiddo’s birth/first family to (if it is appropriate and safe to do so) and they are more than welcome to attend!
Please arrive by 12:00pm to ensure you get your full bowling time in! We will have a few lanes just for our group which will give families a chance to meet and get to know each other if you share a lane!
Please register by Monday, March 4, 2023 as space is limited. If you have questions, please reach out to czommers@cclse.org. This event is sponsored by Jockey Being Family.

Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 2 (In-Person): Greenfield
2024-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Wi FCC Milwaukee Regional Office, 4811 S 76th St., Suite 100, Greenfield, WI, 53220, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is Part 2 of the Creating a Lifebook Workshop. If you have not yet registered for Part 1, please do so here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/775676869397?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The Creating A Lifebook Workshop Part 2 is where it all comes together! If you missed Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 1 but are interested in joining in this in-person Part 2 session, don’t worry! We’ll spend some time at the beginning of our time together to catch you up to speed on what you missed.We will meet at the WiFCC Milwaukee Regional Office to craft together and create our Lifebook. You are welcome to bring whatever materials you would like, but we will also have a variety of supplies available for your use as well. : Part 2 of this workshop will be offered in person in various locations around the state.
If you have any questions or an accommodations request, please contact Christy T at ctimm@cclse.org or Jamie S at jsocolick@cclse.org.

Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 2 (In-Person): Eau Claire
2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St,, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is Part 2 of the Creating a Lifebook Workshop. If you have not yet registered for Part 1, please do so here: https://lifebookworkshoppart1.eventbrite.com
The Creating A Lifebook Workshop Part 2 is where it all comes together! If you missed Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 1 but are interested in joining in this in-person Part 2 session, don’t worry! We’ll spend some time at the beginning of our time together to catch you up to speed on what you missed. We will meet at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library to craft together and create our Lifebook. You are welcome to bring whatever materials you would like, but we will also have a variety of supplies available for your use as well. Part 2 of this workshop will be offered in person in various locations around the state.
If you have any questions or an accommodations request, please contact Lydia at ldeering@cclse.org

Admirals Hockey Game Family Night: Milwaukee
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena, 510 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals, please join us for a fun night of hockey with the Milwaukee Admirals! The Admiral’s play the Manitoba Moose at the UW Panther Arena in downtown Milwaukee. This will be an exciting game, perfect for a family night out. Each attende will also receive a Milwaukee Admirals glow stick as a gift from WiFCC.
Game starts at 7pm, and WiFCC staff will have a place for you to check-in from 6:15-7:15pm.
One ticket is good for one person. Maximum of 7 tickets per family. Tickets are available for purchase separately if more are needed.
https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/
Please note the arena’s bag policy: “The Admirals follow the bag policies implemented by the Wisconsin Center District and UW Panther Arena. At this time clear bags under 12″x6″x12″ are allowed. One-gallon, clear plastic freezer bags allowed. Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted and will be searched. Non-clear bags under 4″x6″x1″ are also allowed.”
For any questions please email ctimm@cclse.org or jsocolick@cclse.org.

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2024-03-06 18:30 - 19:30 | WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: Foster Parent Support
2024-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | WI

Teen/Caregiver Yoga Experience: Plover
2024-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Plover Yoga Studio, 2817 Post Rd, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers and Teens, please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun night of connection through Yoga! Lisa Lee- Oswald, owner of the studio, will lead you through some beginner yoga moves.
A little bit about Lisa: (leaving this blank for now until she gets me her biography over)
Please RSVP, as spots are limited. When you register, please sign yourself and your teen up for one spot, as the ticket is for a pair. If you have any questions, please reachout to czommers@cclse.org.

WiFCC Family Fun Roller Skating Event: La Crosse
2024-03-03 16:30 - 18:30 | High Roller Skating Center, 3624 East Ave South, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a fun evening at High Roller Skating Center here in La Crosse! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us!
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all family dynamics but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
There are a limited number of tickets available so please register soon as registration is required for all attendees. Please note that this may not be a sensory friendly event due to loud music and lights on the rink. Contact Breanna at bhalling@cclse.org with any questions.

Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 2 (In-Person): Middleton
2024-03-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Annex, 251 W James St, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is Part 2 of the Creating a Lifebook Workshop. If you have not yet registered for Part 1, please do so here: https://lifebookworkshoppart1.eventbrite.com
The Creating A Lifebook Workshop Part 2 is where it all comes together! If you missed Creating A Lifebook Workshop: Part 1 but are interested in joining in this in-person Part 2 session, don’t worry! We’ll spend some time at the beginning of our time together to catch you up to speed on what you missed.We will meet at the Middleton Public Library to craft together and create our Lifebook. You are welcome to bring whatever materials you would like, but we will also have a variety of supplies available for your use as well. Part 2 of this workshop will be offered in person in various locations around the state.
If you have any questions or an accommodations request, please contact Brenda at bhoene@cclse.org

WiFCC Family Fun Bowling: Wisconsin Dells
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Knuckleheads Bowling, 150 N Gasser Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a fun morning with WiFCC bowling at Knuckleheads in Wisconsin Dells! Enjoy a free game of bowling and shoe rentals. This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us! There will be a lane for each family! Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all family dynamics but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
There are a limited number of tickets available so please register soon as registration is required for all attendees. Please note that this may not be a sensory friendly event due to loud music and lights in the building. Contact Breanna at bhalling@cclse.org with any questions.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents
2024-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
A virtual, relaxed chat for parents-

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2024-02-29 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Teen & Caregiver WhirlyBall Extravaganza: Brookfield
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | WhirlyBall Brookfield, 185 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals – come join us in fantastic evening of WhirlyBall! What is WhirlyBall you ask? WhirlyBall is the most fun you can have going 4 miles an hour! WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and bumper cars in a game of skill coupled with a touch of chance. To learn more about what WhirlyBall is, check out this link: https://www.whirlyball.com. The games go from 5:30-7:30 and dinner is included for all registered attendees. The menu options will be available at a later date.
Please note, this event has a 54 inch or a 4 foot 6 inch minimum height requirement to participate. This event is intended for teens and caregivers to connect in a fun, organized format. If you have more than one teenager (12-17 years of age) in your household, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate that ahead of time as long as there are still spots available.
If you have any questions or have need for alternative accommodations, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or Christy at ctimm@cclse.org.

Teen/Caregiver Wood Painting: Wausau
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Clay Corner Studios, 1801 Sherman St, wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Come join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun night of painting with your teen! We will be making wood signs (you can each pick your design ahead of time) at Clay Corner Studio in Wausau. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your teen and have some fun during a cold winter night!
One ticket is good for one caregiver and teen pair. Registration is required as spots are limited. If you have questions, reach out to Chelsey at czommers@cclse.org.
