VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Mapleton Barn Pizza Farm sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Oconomowoc
2024-09-12 16:00 - 21:00 | W359N9370 Brown St, W359N9370 Brown Street, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join 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.
Mapleton 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.
Seating 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.
Please 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.
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.
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 is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/
If you have any questions about this event, contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org.

Styles4Kidz Workshop for Textured Hair Care: Greenfield
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 4811 S 76th St suite 100, 4811 South 76th Street, #suite 100, Greenfield, WI, 53220, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention 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.
This 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!
A 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!”
Each ticket is good for 1 adult and either 1 child or 1 mannequin. This event is restricted to one child per family.
Your 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.
For more information about Styles4Kidz please visit: https://styles4kidz.org/
If you have any questions please reach out to Christy at ctimm@cclse.org or Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
For WI adoptive/kinship/foster/guardianship caregivers who are parenting youth with a high level of need due to complex trauma histories

Parent/Caregiver Support Coffee Meet-Up: Mukwonago
2024-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | 1146 N Rochester St, 1146 North Rochester Street, Mukwonago, WI, 53149, 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 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
Registration is required for this event. Contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573 with any questions.

WiFCC Crystal Cave Private Tour: Spring Valley
2024-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | W965 WI-29 Trunk, W965 Wisconsin 29 Trunk, Spring Valley, WI, 54767, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join 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.
The 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/
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Educational Support
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Lambeau Stadium Tour: Green Bay
2024-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 | 1265 Lombardi Ave, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

The 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.
Due 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!
Please 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.
If you have any questions, contact Chelsey at czommers@cclse.org

Fall Family Experience: Willow Springs: Wausau
2024-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 5480 Hillcrest Dr, 5480 Hillcrest Drive, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join 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!
Plan to meet under the open shelter. This event will take place rain or shine so plan to bring layers/additional clothing.
Parking: please park in the lot across the road from the hall. There is a gravel parking lot right next to the shelter.
If you have any additional questions, reach out to ccoulthurst@cclse.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Family Fun Day at Little Amerricka: Marshall
2024-09-22 12:00 - 17:00 | 700 E Main St, 700 East Main Street, Marshall, WI, 53559, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, 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.
Each 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.
Advance 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.
Space 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.

Mommsen's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard Sponsored by JBF: Rice Lake
2024-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | 1696 20 1/2 St, 1696 20 1/2 Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join 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.
Mommsen’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/.
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 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/

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | WI

Family Fun Day at The Burch Barn Pumpkin Patch Spon by JBF: Spooner
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | N5921 Co Hwy K, N5921 County Highway K, Spooner, WI, 54801, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, 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.
We 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.
To 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.
This event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/
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 questions about this event contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
A virtual, relaxed chat for parents-

Birth Parent Support Group Eau Claire
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 318 Fulton St, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
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VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

Adult Adoptee Pizza Dinner at Transfer Pizza: Walker's Point
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 101 W Mitchell St, 101 West Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is combined adoptive/foster/guardianship parent and adult adoptee event. We hope this will be a wonderful evening of fun and connection both amongst those of you are already familiar with each other and those you have yet to meet that participate in our programming. Transfer Pizzeria has a comfortable atmosphere and fantastic pizza so we hope you can join!
All food and drink is included, but please note this will be an alcohol free event.
Please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org for any accommodation needs or questions.
Please plan to arrive no later than 5pm as the facility would like the entire group present before seating us. Feel free to visit their website here for more details: https://www.transfermke.com/

Caregiver Parent Pizza Dinner at Transfer Pizza: Walker's Point
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 101 W Mitchell St, 101 West Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This is combined adoptive/foster/guardianship parent and adult adoptee event. We hope this will be a wonderful evening of fun and connection both amongst those of you are already familiar with each other and those you have yet to meet that participate in our programming. Transfer Pizzeria has a comfortable atmosphere and fantastic pizza so we hope you can join!
All food and drink is included, but please note this will be an alcohol free event.
Please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org for any accommodation needs or questions.
Please plan to arrive no later than 5pm as the facility would like the entire group present before seating us. Feel free to visit their website here for more details: https://www.transfermke.com/

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Teen & Guardian Candle Making Class at Glassnote: Milwaukee
2024-11-13 16:30 - 18:30 | 524 S 2nd St floor 2, 524 South 2nd Street, #floor 2, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Come join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun night of candle making with your teen! We will be customizing our own glass candles (one per person) at Glassnote Candle Bar in the Walker’s Point area in Milwaukee. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your teen and have some fun this fall.
The Glassnote Candle Bar is designed to bring community in, to enjoy each others company, and to have a good time creating a scent unique to you, as well as pouring an all-natural soy wax candle infused with your scent to take home and enjoy, or gift to a loved one.
Please register yourself and your teen(s) individually–every person needs their own ticket. Registration is required as spots are limited. If you have questions, reach out to Christy at ctimm@cclse.org.
All attendees must be 13 years of age or older. Please note this event is located on the 2nd floor and is only accessible by stairs.
Check out their website to learn more: https://www.glassnotecandlebar.com/
