Journeys Program

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2024-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
For WI adoptive/kinship/foster/guardianship caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories

VIRTUAL GROUP: Waiting to Adopt
2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual support group for WI pre-adoptive parents.

GIFTS Case Management Informational Session - Virtual
2024-05-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2024-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: Foster Parent Support
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI

Family Fun at Action Territory: Kenosha
2024-05-04 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Action Territory, 12345 75th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Enjoy an exciting day at Action Territory in Kenosha! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families and individuals.
At America’s Action Territory, they offer a variety of different activities that can be fun for the whole family and all ages! Go for a joy ride in their go-karts (offering single and double cars), get competitive on their mini-golf courses, or enjoy the classic arcade experience! There are many great ways to enjoy the day at Action Territory. The Wisconsin Family Connection Center will provide everyone in the family a silver level wrist band (up to 5 people per family).
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.
Check-in will be from 12:00pm to 1:30pm and will continue for as long as you’d like to stay during park hours. If you have any questions or need accommodations, please reach out to Christy at ctimm@cclse.org.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual, relaxed chat for parents-

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2024-05-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI

Adoptive, Foster, and Guardianship Parent Event at Luxe Golf Bays: Franklin
2024-04-25 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Luxe Golf Bays, 7065 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, reunified, and relative caregiver parents! We have an exciting event happening at Luxe Golf Bays in Franklin.
Luxe Golf is an inclusive, high-tech golf game aimed at golfers of all skill levels. It features climate-controlled hitting bays, paired with music and a full bar and kitchen. The three-story-tall range contains several dozen bays which can be rented by the hour. Players’ shots will be relayed back to their bay screen showing the accuracy and distance of each ball.
Akin to a bowling alley, each bay is your own private driving range with waitstaff. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or picking up a club for the very first time, this is an experience EVERYONE can enjoy. No experience is needed, and all age groups can participate.
This is combined adoptive parent and adult adoptee Event. Two bays have been reserved–one for each demographic. We hope this will be a wonderful evening of fun and connection both amongst those you are familiar with and others you have yet to meet that participate in our programming.
We have the bays reserved from 4:30-6:30pm. Check-in will happen promptly at 4:30pm to receive your membership card and golf club/golf balls.
Please note: WiFCC will cover the cost of the golf bay and membership fee per person. All food and drink will be at your own cost.
Please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org for any accommodation needs or questions.

Adult Adoptee Event at Luxe Golf Bays: Franklin
2024-04-25 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Luxe Golf Bays, 7065 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adult Adoptees – we have an exciting event happening at Luxe Golf Bays in Franklin.
Luxe Golf is an inclusive, high-tech golf game aimed at golfers of all skill levels. It features climate-controlled hitting bays, paired with music and a full bar and kitchen. The three-story-tall range contains several dozen bays which can be rented by the hour. Players’ shots will be relayed back to their bay screen showing the accuracy and distance of each ball.
Akin to a bowling alley, each bay is your own private driving range with waitstaff. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or picking up a club for the very first time, this is an experience EVERYONE can enjoy. No experience is needed, and all age groups can participate.
This is combined adoptive parent and adult adoptee Event. Two bays have been reserved–one for each demographic. We hope this will be a wonderful evening of fun and connection both amongst those you are familiar with and others you have yet to meet that participate in our programming.
We have the bays reserved from 4:30-6:30pm. Check-in will happen promptly at 4:30pm to receive your membership card and golf club/golf balls.
Please note: WiFCC will cover the cost of the golf bay and membership fee per person. All food and drink will be at your own cost.
Please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org for any accommodation needs or questions.

Parents/Caregivers Night Out-Painting at The Workshop: Columbus
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Workshop, 128 W James Street, Columbus, WI, 53925, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

WiFCC parents & caregivers, join us for a fun Parents Night Out in Colombus! This event will take place at The Workshop. They provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint colors in the workshop. The Workshop will provide demos for fluid acrylic pour painting and string pull painting. Create beautiful abstract art by pouring acrylic paint on canvas; add paint mediums and silicon for different effects. Or create flowers by dipping string in paint and pulling across the canvas. You can decide which type of art you want to make!
Please register for one ticket per person. Snacks will be provided for this event. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Brenda at bhoene@cclse.org
Due to popularity of events, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend. We would like to accommodate as many individuals as possible.

Teen/Caregiver Cooking Class at Nourish Farms: Sheboygan Falls
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Nourish Together Good Food Education Center, 100 Alfred Miley Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53085, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites you to cook the night away. Join us at Nourish Farms for an evening cooking class and a chance to explore the farm. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your teen, promote new independent living skills, and get to know other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area.
The Cooking Class takes place from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. To learn more about Nourish Farms visit them at https://nourishfarms.org.
One ticket is good for a caregiver and teen pair. Registration is required as spots are limited. If you are in need of additional tickets or if you have questions, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org.

Birth Parent Get Together: Eau Claire
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Catholic Charities, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
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.

Creating a Lifebook Workshop: Part 2 (In-Person): Appleton
2024-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Copper Rock Coffee Company – College Ave, 210 W College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is Part 2 of the Creating a Lifebook Workshop. 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 Cooper Rock Cafe- College Ave in Appleton, WI 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 Sidonie at skintopf@cclse.org

Teen/Caregiver Yoga Experience: Eau Claire
2024-03-24 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers and teens, please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun afternoon of connection through a beginning yoga class at Latitude 44 Yoga Studio in Eau Claire. Yoga instructor, Sara, will lead the class through some guided meditation followed by accessible/beginner yoga postures. This event is an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself or your child to gentle movement and mindfulness techniques.
Spots are limited and registration is required to attend. If you have any questions, contact Lydia at ldeering@cclse.org.

Creating a Lifebook Workshop: Part 2 (In-Person): La Crosse
2024-03-21 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | La Crosse Diocese, 3710 East avenue South, La Crosse, WI, 54602, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is Part 2 of the Creating a Lifebook Workshop. 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.
The Creating A Lifebook Workshop Part 2 is where it all comes together! Through Part 1, you have learned what a Lifebook is and have gathered your materials, pages, and photos together. We will meet at the La Crosse Diocesan Center in La Crosse 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 Breanna at bhalling@cclse.org.

Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at Fresh Baked Cafe: Elm Grove
2024-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Elm Grove, 890 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, WI, 53122, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join us at Fresh Baked Cafe: Elm Grove for an afternoon of coffee and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees to connect with other adult adoptees. The first $10 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.
If you have any questions or need accommodations please reach out to Christy at ctimm@cclse.org
