VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 2026-01-23 11:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Family Fun Day at the Madison Children's Museum Spon By JBF
2025-12-21 09:30 - 11:30 | 100 N Hamilton St, 100 North Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family for a fun-filled morning at the Madison Children’s Museum. The Children’s Museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities that help kids of all ages see, touch, learn, and grow their way through important developmental milestones and have fun while learning. Our group will have a room set aside from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M with snacks and water, but your tickets will be active for the entire day. This event is open to youth and their caregivers. Please note that all children at this event need to be accompanied by a supervising adult.

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 families, 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.

Here is the link to the website: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org

If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.

Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Zootopia 2 WAUSAU Movie Night: Sponsored by Jockey Being Family & WiFCC
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, 10101 Market Street, #Suite D70, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for Zootopia 2 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend.
We have the auditorium rented out exclusively for our group. Each attendee will receive a movie ticket, a fountain beverage, and popcorn.
Please Plan to arrive between 6:00pm and 6:15pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 6:30pm.
Due 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.
If you have any questions regarding this event or have any special accommodation requests, please contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet up at The Steaming Cup: Waukesha
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 340 W Main St, 340 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join us to connect, learn, and share! Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at The Steaming Cup in Waukesha, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15.
You can view their menu here: https://thesteamingcup.com
Registration is required for this event. Contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org with any questions. Please note: This is an adult only event, and no childcare will be available on site. Please make arrangements accordingly. A $25 childcare reimbursement, per family, is available for folks who must secure childcare in order to attend, if not already covered by another funding source.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at the Mitchell Park Domes: Milwaukee
2026-01-11 11:00 - 14:00 | 524 S Layton Blvd, 524 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adult Adoptees, or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth, please join WiFCC for a warm getaway at the Mitchell Park Domes on Sunday January 11th. We will stroll through the domes and meet for conversation from 11-2 pm. WiFCC will pay for admission and one non-alcoholic beverage the day of this event. Each attendee will also receive a year membership to the Michell Park Domes!
Feel free to bring a resource or any questions you need input or advice on if you would like.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Hybrid Support Group: Taylor/Clark County Residents
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | River of Hope Church, 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI, 54451, United States
A support group for parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care. Sep-Nov will be in-person; Dec-Mar online.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac WiFCC Winterizer: Fond du Lac
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 75 W Scott St, 75 West Scott Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship and reunified families lets beat the winter cold with our WiFCC Winterizer. We welcome you to join us at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac which provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space full of fun and learning through play! Visit the Little Corner Market, explore the automotive tech center, blast off in the space exhibit, and so much more. This is a private event for WiFCC families and allows you access to all of the museums exhibits. Come hungry as we will be providing food catered by Jimmy John’s.
Registration for this event will begin on October 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. One ticket is good for one person. 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.
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Jamie Socolick at jsocolick@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Family Fun Night at The Stanley-Boyd Community Indoor Pool: Stanley
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 507 E 1st Ave, 507 East 1st Avenue, Stanley, WI, 54768, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool on Friday, January 16th. Our group has rented the pool between 5:00pm-8:00pm. Plan to arrive before 6:30pm to make full use of the pool. The pool offers a giant indoor water obstacle course, zero-entry wading pool with jets, and a mushroom waterfall.
This event is intended for adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver and reunified families in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool check out their website here: https://www.stanleyboyd.k12.wi.us/pool-fitness-center/index.cfm
If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

Family Fun Day at Christie Mountain: Bruce
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | W13755 Co Rd O, W13755 County Road O, Bruce, WI, 54819, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Christie Mountain on Saturday, January 17th from 10am-12pm for a fun morning of snow tubing! Your registration covers up to 5 tickets for your family. You are able to purchase additional tickets the day of the event. The cost of each additional ticket is $25.00. There will be a liability form to be signed before anyone can snow tube.
The tubing park offers a conveyor lift to transport you easily to the top of the park. For the safety of all, everyone must ride in their own tube. Tubing is recommended to be enjoyed by ages 3+.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
Due to 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.
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.
To learn more about Christie Mountain, check out their website https://www.christiemountain.com/
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Caregivers Afternoon Out: Woodburning in Baraboo
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:30 | S2634 County Hwy BD suite 3, S2634 County Highway BD, #suite 3, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

WiFCC parents & caregivers, join us for a fun afternoon in Baraboo! Each caregiver will learn to create a wood burned design onto a cutting board! Pick your design from hundreds of options and create something unique. As a reminder this is an adult only event. For caregivers who need to secure childcare back home in order to attend, a $25 childcare stipend, one per family, will also be available.
If you have any questions, please contact Breanna Calko at bcalko@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
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.

Colorful Connections: Watercolor Workshop - Parent & Caregivers
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 622 George St, 622 George Street, De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Ginger Birch for an engaging evening where caregivers and parents can connect through watercolor art. This interactive workshop which includes your choice of watercolor pads to take home, along with brushes and palettes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The event is designed for foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers.
If you have any questions, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

WiFCC Family Bowling Day: Wausau
2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | 1715 Stewart Ave, 1715 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a Saturday of bowling with the family! This event is intended for Wisconsin adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families. Each registrant will get two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and two slices of pizza with unlimited soft drink refills.
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Parent/Caregiver Night at Loving the Loaf Sourdough: Rice Lake
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | 2304 S Main St, 2304 South Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parents and caregivers, join WiFCC for a beginner class on how to make your own sourdough! Your registration includes everything needed to make and bake a loaf of bread and knowledge how to keep it going. Please register a spot for each attendee. There is a maximum of 2 tickets per household.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
Please 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 participants who must secure childcare in order to attend, if not already covered by another funding source.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Badger Mens Basketball Game Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Madison
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | 601 W Dayton St, 601 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an afternoon of basketball featuring the Badger Men’s Basketball team vs. Ohio State. Come cheer for your favorite team at 1:00 PM at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
Each registered attendee will receive one ticket with a maximum of 6 tickets per family. For information on directions and parking, visit: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2015/08/21/GEN_20140101150. Please note that parking is not included with your tickets.
This event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/
Registrants will receive tickets via email prior to the game.
If you have any questions regarding this event, or have any special accommodation requests, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Child Painting Party at Brushes & Bubbly: Wisconsin Dells
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | S2634 County Hwy BD suite 3, S2634 County Highway BD, #suite 3, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC for a child painting party! This is a fun opportunity for children to create and connect while being led through the process of completing their own one-of-a-kind painting to bring home. This is open to artists of all skill levels but is designed for school-aged children. Please note, your clothing will be exposed to paint and could be stained. Dress accordingly.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Each ticket will reserve only one space per registrant. Please note, families registering multiple children will need to register each child separately to secure their ticket/space. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver/adult at all times.
If you have any questions, please let contact Breanna Calko at bcalko@cclse.org.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Craft at Board and Brush: Eau Claire
2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 | 1402 S Hastings Way, 1402 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parent/caregivers and teens impacted by adoption or out-of-home care, join WiFCC at Board and Brush on Tuesday, February 3rd for an afternoon of creativity! This event will start at 4:30pm. Your registration includes all supplies needed to make your craft. Please register for one ticket per person. Information on how to pick your project will be sent via email prior to the event.
This workshop is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+, so please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org or 715-491-4752.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Caregiver Wood Board Art: Wausau
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | 1801 Sherman St, 1801 Sherman Street, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers impacted by adoption or out-of-home care, join WiFCC at Clay Corner Studio for a Friday night of art and connection! This event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Your registration includes all supplies needed to make your craft. Please register for one ticket per person. Information on how to pick your project will be sent via email before the event.
This workshop is designed for caregivers only. If you have any questions about this event, contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org or 715-491-7243.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Frosty Fun Skate Day: Ice Skating at Monona
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | 6320 Inland Wy, 6320 Inland Way, Monona, WI, 53713, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun filled morning ice skating at the Lake Ridge Bank River Rink in Monona, WI. We will have the rink reserved for the morning/early afternoon. Each registered skater will receive a free skate rental, and all attendees (skater or non-skater) will receive a hot cocoa and a snack. Please note there are tickets for skaters and non-skaters. If you will not be skating but plan to attend, please select a non-skater ticket.
This event will take place from 10:30am-12:30pm. Lake Ridge Bank River Rink is located in the heart of Monona. This ice rink offers the opportunity to make fun memories and, not to mention, an opportunity to show off your skills.
Due to the popularity of this event, please let us 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. Please note there will be a maximum of 6 tickets per household.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.Hope to see you there!
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
Cancellations 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Birth Parent Support Group: Eau Claire
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 318 Fulton St, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
An in-person get together for birth parents in western Wisconsin
