Journeys Program

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Gamblers Hockey Family Night
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 820 Armed Forces Dr, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, Adoptive, Pre-Adoptive, and Guardianship families join Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a night of hockey! There is no cost to attend. Each ticket will include two brats or hot dogs / popcorn / chips and a dessert.
Please make sure to dress warm as the hockey rink will be on the cooler side. If it’s very cold outside, the rink temperature will be lower as well.Tickets will be picked up at the Will Call window on the day of game. Schedule – Green Bay Gamblers Hockey
If you have any questions reach out to Val at vzegers@cclse.org
ATTENDANCE POLICY:Please be sure you are able to attend when you register. Thank you for your understanding, which allows us to continue to make these opportunities available for Wisconsin’s out-of-home care families.
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: Adult Adoptees
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WI

Birth Parent Support Group: Eau Claire
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 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

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

Flower Box Fun for Moms! -Suamico
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 3070 Mink Ranch Rd, 3070 Mink Ranch Road, Suamico, WI, 54173, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

If you are a Foster, pre-adoptive, or adoptive mom, join WiFCC for a fun and creative woodburning workshop! Under the guidance of local artist Jennifer Frisch of Coneflower Creations, you’ll learn the basics of woodburning while crafting your very own Flower Box. This tabletop planter can be customized to fit your personal home decor!
No prior experience is necessary, but open to all levels! Jennifer will provide all the tools and supplies you need to design and create your own stunning piece. There are many designs to choose from, or you can bring your own image to fit on one 3.86″ H x 5.9″ W x 5.9″ D box. Don’t miss this chance to learn this creative and meditative craft, unleash your artistic side, and take home a unique creation that you made yourself!
Each participant will receive 1 Flower Box (plants not included)You will learn:-How to design and transfer images-How to safely use a wood burner-Basic woodburning techniques
Contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with any questions.
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
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-21 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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.
