BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Journeys Program - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Journeys Program X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://journeysprogram.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Journeys Program REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170412Z UID:10000089-1727949600-1727953200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents DESCRIPTION:A virtual\, relaxed chat for parents- URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-coffee-talk-for-adoptive-and-guardianship-parents-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00f182f10ef4d2b73463344703de886b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170425Z UID:10000097-1727895600-1727899200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Reunified Parents DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-reunified-parents-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6fce7f3817d9258b8447ff0862ba8388-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170529Z UID:10000125-1727517600-1727521200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at The Burch Barn Pumpkin Patch Spon by JBF: Spooner DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nAdoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified families — bring the family out for some fall fun! Come and enjoy the many attractions The Burch Barn Pumpkin Patch offers – get lost in the corn maze\, dig around in the corn pit\, win a derby horse race\, explore the pedal carts\, or slide down the gunny sack slide. \nWe ask that families arrive between 10:00 am and 11:00 am to check in with WiFCC staff near the entrance and gain entry. The barn is open from 10am-5:30pm and your family is welcome to stay for a few hours or for the whole day. \nTo learn more about The Burch Barn check out their website here: https://www.burchbarn.com/ The cost of concessions and/or store products are not covered by basic admission. \nThis event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family\, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/ \nThis 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. \nIf you have questions about this event contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/family-fun-day-at-the-burch-barn-pumpkin-patch-spon-by-jbf-spooner/ LOCATION:N5921 Co Hwy K\, N5921 County Highway K\, Spooner\, WI\, 54801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/bb04493a2256e5d8d9022dfe2e375333-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170358Z UID:10000067-1727348400-1727352000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-kinnect-relative-caregivers-of-children-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/a65ae363bac4d7920414a49ab3aa9327.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170523Z UID:10000124-1727280000-1727287200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Mommsen's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard Sponsored by JBF: Rice Lake DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Mommsen’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard in Rice Lake\, WI on Wednesday\, September 25th from 4pm-6pm. Each registered attendee will receive a season pass to Mommsen’s that can be used until October 31\, 2024. \nMommsen’s has two corn mazes\, a petting farm\, hayrides\, pick your own apples\, produce and more! To learn more about Mommsen’s check out their website https://www.ricelakepumpkinpatch.com/. \nThis 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. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. This event is sponsored by Jockey Being Family. Learn more about Jockey Being Family at https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/ URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/mommsens-pumpkin-patch-apple-orchard-sponsored-by-jbf-rice-lake/ LOCATION:1696 20 1/2 St\, 1696 20 1/2 Street\, Rice Lake\, WI\, 54868\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/6fa31fde0a700c25a78d28e175abebc3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170517Z UID:10000123-1727006400-1727024400@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Little Amerricka: Marshall DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nAdoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative/kinship\, reunified families — please join us for an afternoon of family fun at Little Amerricka Amusement Park! Little Amerricka is an old-fashioned amusement park featuring 26 rides and attractions\, including a roller coaster\, Ferris wheel\, tilt-a-whirl\, bumper boats\, bumper cars\, go karts\, 18-hole mini-golf\, the Whiskey River Railway\, and much more! Carry-in food and drink are allowed in the park and food is available for purchase as well. \nEach ticket holder will receive a gold wristband which allows unlimited riding on all the rides and includes miniature golf and the Whiskey River Railway as well. Some of the rides do have height requirements. See https://www.littleamerricka.com/faq for more information. \nAdvance registration is required. On the day of the event\, registered families can meet us at the picnic shelter anytime between 12:00pm and 1:00pm to check in and pick up wristbands. Each family will also be required to sign Little Amerricka’s liability waiver at that time. Families are welcome to stay at the park all afternoon. The park closes at 5pm. \nSpace is limited\, so please register your family as soon as possible (for up to 7 tickets). Additional tickets are available for purchase separately if more are needed. If you have any questions about this event\, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/family-fun-day-at-little-amerricka-marshall/ LOCATION:700 E Main St\, 700 East Main Street\, Marshall\, WI\, 53559\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/39d4b24f4dba5e7cc25562c1b02de895-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170511Z UID:10000122-1726999200-1727006400@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Fall Family Experience: Willow Springs: Wausau DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a morning of fall activities at Willow Springs! There will be a children’s themed corn maze\, barrel train rides\, hayrides through the grounds\, concessions\, and open play! \nPlan to meet under the open shelter. This event will take place rain or shine so plan to bring layers/additional clothing. \nParking: please park in the lot across the road from the hall. There is a gravel parking lot right next to the shelter. \nIf you have any additional questions\, reach out to ccoulthurst@cclse.org. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/fall-family-experience-willow-springs-wausau/ LOCATION:5480 Hillcrest Dr\, 5480 Hillcrest Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ae9fc237c9944a250fda1d715988302a-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170511Z UID:10000121-1726911000-1726920000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Lambeau Stadium Tour: Green Bay DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nThe Wisconsin Family Connections Center and Jockey Being Family would love to see our football fans…so what better way than to hold an event at Lambeau Field!? Grab your kids and join us for the Lambeau Field Classic Tour. The classic stadium hour-long tour will allow guests to see one of Lambeau Field’s premium seating areas\, as well as go down to the field through the Player’s Tunnel. Guests will learn about the historic organization and stadium. \nDue to the limited number of spots\, each family is ONLY able to register a maximum of 4 people (1-2 adults and up to 3 children). Please note that children must be at least 6 years old to attend! \nPlease plan to arrive 15 minutes before the designated tour time (9:30\, 10:30\, or 10:45am). Tours start on time\, so if you are late\, we can not guarantee you will be able to participate. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Chelsey at czommers@cclse.org URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/lambeau-stadium-tour-green-bay/ LOCATION:1265 Lombardi Ave\, 1265 Lombardi Avenue\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a26423b91a974974f574b2d7ddda956e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170437Z UID:10000104-1726747200-1726750800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Educational Support DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-educational-support-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a9e1049302f3bffcd9dd26ae6337e8ed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170505Z UID:10000120-1726585200-1726588800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:WiFCC Crystal Cave Private Tour: Spring Valley DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin WiFCC for a private tour of Crystal Cave in Spring Valley! See stalactites\, stalagmites\, and other cave formations. Our private tour will begin at 3pm and end around 4pm. Registrants should plan on arriving at 2:45pm to check in and prepare for the tour. Max of 4 tickets per family. This event is open to foster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship/relative caregiver. and reunified families. \nThe tour consists of 7 flights of stairs and ramps. It is an hour long standing/walking tour. As such the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs\, walkers\, or stroller. The tour is moderately strenuous; there are no elevators and limited seating options in the cave. There are some areas where you will need to be able to duck under lower hanging rocks. There is low lighting throughout the tour. The environment in the cave is cool (50F) and humid. To learn more about Crystal Cave\, check out their website at https://www.acoolcave.org/ \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/wifcc-crystal-cave-private-tour-spring-valley/ LOCATION:W965 WI-29 Trunk\, W965 Wisconsin 29 Trunk\, Spring Valley\, WI\, 54767\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dd10604273792ee5a06bdadec7cebc70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170459Z UID:10000119-1726563600-1726567200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Support Coffee Meet-Up: Mukwonago DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nFoster\, adoptive\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified caregivers\, join us to connect\, learn\, and share! \nJoin the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at Brew52 in Mukwonago\, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $10. You can view their menu here: https://brew-52.com \nRegistration is required for this event. Contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573 with any questions. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/parent-caregiver-support-coffee-meet-up-mukwonago/ LOCATION:1146 N Rochester St\, 1146 North Rochester Street\, Mukwonago\, WI\, 53149\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9356c4ed4567cccff0030c44cc17563e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170412Z UID:10000083-1726488000-1726491600@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting DESCRIPTION:For WI adoptive/kinship/foster/guardianship caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/25080fa709c636a7b2b61c8d9cb55f30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170453Z UID:10000118-1726308000-1726315200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Styles4Kidz Workshop for Textured Hair Care: Greenfield DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nAttention foster and adoptive parents (or those awaiting placement) who desire to learn more about their child’s textured hair\, this is the workshop for you! Styles4Kidz is designed to show parents (especially those with transracial children in their home) how to work with textured hair such as children with 3C to 4B texture. \nThis in-person instruction will be from 10am to 12pm. It is a family hair affair (combo course) which covers textured hair basics and hands-on styling. This course is an overview of textured hair and scalp care\, as well as hands-on instruction for three simple hairstyles: ponytails with twists\, ponytails with basic underhand braiding\, and Bantu knots. There will also be time for a Q&A! \nA hair care kit will be included with your registration! Each kit also comes with a signed copy of Styles4Kidz founder\, Tamekia Swint’s book\, “Your Hair is Your Crown!” \nEach ticket is good for 1 adult and either 1 child or 1 mannequin. This event is restricted to one child per family. \nYour child must be able to sit for 2 hours consecutively. Feel free to bring snacks and entertainment for your child (ie: phone\, tablet\, snacks\, etc.) We will also have snacks and fidgets available. \nFor more information about Styles4Kidz please visit: https://styles4kidz.org/ \nIf you have any questions please reach out to Christy at ctimm@cclse.org or Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/styles4kidz-workshop-for-textured-hair-care-greenfield/ LOCATION:4811 S 76th St suite 100\, 4811 South 76th Street\, #suite 100\, Greenfield\, WI\, 53220\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cec5f0135c388a7d9ac2a647a0586658.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170448Z UID:10000117-1726156800-1726174800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Mapleton Barn Pizza Farm sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Oconomowoc DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin WiFCC for a fun-filled evening at Mapleton Barn Pizza Farm located in Oconomowoc\, WI. This event is designed for adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregivers\, and reunified families and individuals. \nMapleton Barn partners with Flour Girl and Flame woodfired pizza truck and their menu can be viewed at: https://www.flourgirlandflame.com/. One pizza voucher will be provided for every two members of your family. Pizza ordering reservations will be at 5:00pm or 5:30pm. You will need to indicate your preferred timeslot when signing up as spots are limited. \nSeating is limited\, so plan to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit back and relax while we listen to live music from 5:30-8:30pm. \nPlease note: No carry-ins allowed\, please respect the plants and the property\, stay on the grass\, out of the flower beds\, and off of the trees. \nThis 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. \nDue 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. \nThis event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family\, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/ \nIf you have any questions about this event\, contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/mapleton-barn-pizza-farm-sponsored-by-jockey-being-family-oconomowoc/ LOCATION:W359N9370 Brown St\, W359N9370 Brown Street\, Oconomowoc\, WI\, 53066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/61429442e252d1d4504ba8aa212d02e6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170400Z UID:10000078-1726081200-1726084800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-adult-adoptees-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/38bd3f2439dabff16f377854565ed51b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170425Z UID:10000092-1725994800-1725998400@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-open-mic-teen-support-group-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/86c029ba6eb25e07abf4fcd755d75a74.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170437Z UID:10000101-1725993000-1725996600@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support DESCRIPTION:A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-birth-parent-support-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7a01a10368aa699648adbc848141eb94.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170450Z UID:10000116-1725705000-1725723000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Statewide Adult Adoptee Gathering: Stevens Point DESCRIPTION:Connect with other adult adoptees in Wisconsin. Sponsored by Jockey Being Family and the Wisconsin Family Connections Center.\n\n\nAdult adoptees — the Wisconsin Family Connections Center and Jockey Being Family invites you to join us for a very special event. Come spend the day connecting with other adult adoptees in a beautiful setting in central Wisconsin. You will have the opportunity to participate in facilitated discussion and hands-on activities that will support communication\, empathy\, deepening relationships\, and a sense of community. Our discussion for this event will center on identity and intersectionality. All adult adoptees in Wisconsin are welcome\, whether this is your first event with us or you would consider yourself a regular attendee. \nLunch will be provided. All sensory and disability experiences are welcome. Information you provide about any special needs will be shared with the facilitators. This event will be held in the meeting room at the Schmeeckle Reserve visitors center in Stevens Point. Weather permitting\, we may use some of the outdoor space and trails\, so please plan and dress accordingly. This gathering will be held rain or shine! \nAbout our facilitators: We are so happy to be partnering for a second time with Jess Dallman and Elizabeth Seeliger for this event. Jess Dallman\, with Natural Wisdom Counseling\, is a counselor and equine therapist who specializes in trauma recovery and relationship issues\, and is experienced in working with people with autism\, deafness\, and complex needs. Elizabeth Seeliger is a graduate of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies and is an adopted person as well as an adoptive parent. Both Jess and Elizabeth have training in Infant\, Early Childhood\, and Family Mental Health\, which guides their work with families. \nThis event is free to attend and includes lunch. If you have any questions about the event or in the event it is filled up\, please contact creppe@cclse.org to be added to a waitlist. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/statewide-adult-adoptee-gathering-stevens-point/ LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2f1534d0038e25d5e34c6307e226a37c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170450Z UID:10000115-1725703200-1725721200@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Wilderness Walk Zoo Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Hayward DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at the Wilderness Walk Zoo in Hayward\, WI on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 starting at 10:00AM. Plan to meet your specialist at 10:00AM. The zoo is open until 3:00PM so families are free to stay the entire day or for just a few hours! This event is intended for adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative/kinship\, and/or reunified families. \nThe zoo features bobcats\, black bears\, cougars\, white tailed deer\, camel\, tiger\, ring-tailed lemur\, and wolves. There are walking trails\, nursery and petting zoo\, farmyard and more! To learn more about Wilderness Walk Zoo visit their website https://www.wildernesswalkzoo.com/. \nThis 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. \nIf you have any questions about this event Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. This event is sponsored by Jockey Being Family. Learn more about Jockey Being Family at https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/ URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/wilderness-walk-zoo-sponsored-by-jockey-being-family-hayward/ LOCATION:9503 WI-27\, 9503 Wisconsin 27\, Hayward\, WI\, 54843\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ac422bd335953dcc7d85998f85de45cd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170450Z UID:10000114-1725701400-1725705000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari Day Sponsored by JBF: Minocqua DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJockey Being Family and WiFCC invite you to join us at Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari in Minocqua. Each registrant in your family will receive an entry ticket into the zoo. This event is designed for Wisconsin’s adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregiver\, birth\, and reunified families and individuals! \nThe event begins at 9:30am. WiFCC staff will have a place for families to check-in from 9:30am to 10:30m. Registrants will receive an email with details as the date draws nearer. Learn more about the zoo at https://wildwoodwildlifepark.com/. Additional snacks\, food\, and beverages are available for purchase at the zoo. \nThis 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. \nPlease reach out to Chelsey at czommers@cclse.org with any questions or accommodation needs for this event. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/wildwood-wildlife-park-zoo-safari-day-sponsored-by-jbf-minocqua/ LOCATION:10094 WI-70\, 10094 Wisconsin 70\, Minocqua\, WI\, 54548\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3c6b79869373725b35d65398d4a36b72.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170412Z UID:10000088-1725530400-1725534000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents DESCRIPTION:A virtual\, relaxed chat for parents- URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-coffee-talk-for-adoptive-and-guardianship-parents-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00f182f10ef4d2b73463344703de886b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170425Z UID:10000096-1725476400-1725480000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Virtual Group: Reunified Parents DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-reunified-parents-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6fce7f3817d9258b8447ff0862ba8388-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170358Z UID:10000066-1724929200-1724932800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-kinnect-relative-caregivers-of-children-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/a65ae363bac4d7920414a49ab3aa9327.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170450Z UID:10000113-1724493600-1724500800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:Caregiver/Child Attachment and Art: Creative Wellness: De Pere DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nWiFCC is excited to collaborate with Creative Wellness for an event that will focus on attachment and fun with your child! Katie Szerkins\, LCSW\, will be facilitating this event at her new therapy location. The event will consist of a fun game with your child as well as an art project. A snack will also be provided. \nDue to the limited number of tickets\, only 3 members from you family will be able to attend (1 caregiver and 2 children). This event is designed for children ages 6-12. Please reach out to czommers@cclse.org if you have any questions. Learn more about Creative Wellness below! \nCreative Wellness brightens community through building healthy children and families—prioritizing children placed in out-of-home care. High-quality\, evidence-based\, and client-centered services provide children and those that love them with the tools to grow and develop in a creative playful way.Learn more on their website: www.creativewellnesswi.com URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/caregiver-child-attachment-and-art-creative-wellness-de-pere/ LOCATION:617 George St\, 617 George Street\, De Pere\, WI\, 54115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/5efbd89792054661ea61954b0d86d481.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170450Z UID:10000112-1724421600-1724436000@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:WiFCC Family Day at Marvelous Mike's Mini Golf: Bruce DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin WiFCC at Marvelous Mike’s Mini Golf in Bruce\, WI on Friday\, August 23\, 2024! Marvelous Mike’s is a unique and challenging 24 hole mini golf course featuring a scavenger hunt to look out for while on the course. After golf\, enjoy ice cream\, popcorn and more! This event is intended for adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregiver\, and reunified families. \nThe first family will tee off at 2pm with 15 minute intervals (2:15pm\, 2:30pm\, etc). The event will end at 6pm. The cost of golf will be covered by your registration. The cost of a snack will NOT be included with your ticket and any charges for snacks will be your responsibility. \nThis 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. \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/wifcc-family-day-at-marvelous-mikes-mini-golf-bruce/ LOCATION:Marvelous Mike’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream\, Marvelous Mike's Mini Golf & Ice Cream\, Bruce\, WI\, 54819\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/163adb8842a31655e91865ef2bfe0ad1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170449Z UID:10000111-1724092200-1724095800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:WiFCC Ice Cream Social: Weston DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.\n\n\nJoin WiFCC for an ice cream social at Briq’s in Weston. Each member of the family will be able to get an ice cream of their choice! This event is open to adoptive\, foster\, kinship\, guardianship\, birth\, and reunified families! There are picnic tables to sit and connect with other families at this location\, making it a great opportunity to meet others. Please reach out to Chelsey at Czommers@cclse.org with questions! URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/wifcc-ice-cream-social-weston/ LOCATION:3907 Schofield Ave\, 3907 Schofield Avenue\, Schofield\, WI\, 54476\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/7db842752e5cfb683f7df40910be964f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170412Z UID:10000082-1724068800-1724072400@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting DESCRIPTION:For WI adoptive/kinship/foster/guardianship caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-trauma-informed-parenting-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/25080fa709c636a7b2b61c8d9cb55f30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170437Z UID:10000103-1723723200-1723726800@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Educational Support DESCRIPTION:A virtual group to support relative caregivers\, caring for children. URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-educational-support/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a9e1049302f3bffcd9dd26ae6337e8ed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170359Z UID:10000077-1723662000-1723665600@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-adult-adoptees-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/38bd3f2439dabff16f377854565ed51b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180140 CREATED:20240814T170359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T170359Z UID:10000072-1723662000-1723665600@journeysprogram.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI URL:https://journeysprogram.org/calendar/virtual-group-adult-adoptees-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://journeysprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/38bd3f2439dabff16f377854565ed51b.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR