Journeys Program

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2024-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 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: Educational Support
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: Waiting to Adopt
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00, 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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

Birth Parent Get Together: Eau Claire
2024-06-11 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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents
2024-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual, relaxed chat for parents-

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2024-06-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Foster Parent Support
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI

GIFTS Case Management Informational Session - Virtual
2024-05-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | WI

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

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.

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.
