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

Cookies & Conversation - Moms Night Out!
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape, 2600 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a Mom’s Night Out! Foster, pre-adoptive, and adoptive moms are welcome to come and relax while connecting with other moms touched by adoption.
Learn how to decorate your own set of Valentine themed cookies with The Floured Whisk! You will be provided with 6 cookies, all the supplies to decorate, a box to take the cookie home along with the recipes and step by step instructions. Everyone will receive a thank you bag with a cookie cutter, some piping bags and some chocolates.
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: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

Family Fun Night at Skate City: Rice Lake
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | 2057 17 1/4-17 1/2 Ave, 2057 17 1/4-17 1/2 Avenue, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families – join WiFCC for family fun night at Skate City in Rice Lake on Wednesday, February 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Along with skating, Skate City features a playland for children 11 and under. Pizza and beverages will be provided!
To learn more about Skate City, check out their website: http://www.sk8city.com/.
All children must have a guardian/parent present for the entire event. Each attendee, regardless of plans to skate or not, must have a registered ticket. Please note that this may not be a sensory friendly event due to loud music and lights on the rink.
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.
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
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-16 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.

Caregiver Coffee Meet-Up: Mukwonago
2026-02-17 09:00 - 10:30 | W307S4759 WI-83, W307S4759 Wisconsin 83, Mukwonago, WI, 53149, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

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 Mercantile & Bean in Mukwonago, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15.
You can view their menu here: https://www.mercantileandbean.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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Family Roller Skating & Pizza Party: La Crosse
2026-02-22 16:30 - 18:30 | 3624 East Ave S, 3624 East Avenue South, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a fun evening with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at High Roller Skating Center here in La Crosse! This private event is for guardianship, adoptive, reunified, or foster families to skate and play on the indoor playground. Your family’s admission and roller skates/blades rental will be covered, and there will be pizza and soda provided as well! Each registered family will receive one pizza and a pitcher of soda. There is also an arcade that will be open, at cost of the family.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Breanna 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.

Cozy Connections Book Club
2026-02-23 19:00 - 2026-04-06 19:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Gather your people, brew some tea, and crack open a good book because connection starts with a story. The Wisconsin Family Connections Center now has an online book club to help individuals come together, laugh, learn, and feel less alone. Whether you are a foster, adoptive, or kinship caregiver – this group is for you!
Please join us for a series of relaxed evenings (virtual) to share reflections, connections, and conversations as we read through: Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter.
This online book club will meet every other week beginning February 23rd.
When you register, please be sure to fill out your most recent contact information as the book will be shipped directly to your home. If you already have a copy of this book or have access to a copy through your local library, please indicate that when you register.
Once this group finishes the current book, the group will help select the next read.
For any questions or concerns regarding this online book club, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Teen & Caregiver Fun Night at The Mineshaft: Hartford
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | 22 N Main St, 22 North Main Street, Hartford, WI, 53027, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers and teens, join WiFCC at The Mineshaft on February 24, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm for an evening of fun with pizza and arcade games! Our pizza dinner will begin at 6:00pm, we will then head to the upstairs arcade from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each person will receive a game card with preloaded credits.
The Mineshaft boasts over 70 interactive arcade games and excellent pizza.Visit the Mineshaft at https://mineshaftrestaurant.com/hartford-home for more information about their facility.
Registration for this event will begin on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Please register for one ticket per person. This event is geared towards 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 regarding this event, please contact Jamie at jsocolick@cclse.org or (414) 242-5573.
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: Reunified Parents
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | WI

WiFCC Family Night at Admirals Hockey
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 | 510 W Kilbourn Ave, 510 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals!
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a family hockey day with the Admirals! The Admirals will take on the Manitoba Moose in this Sunday afternoon game. Each ticket will also include a $10 concession card that can be used at any of the food vendors at the arena.
Please refer to the Admirals website for information on the arena including their bag policy and parking availability here: https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/fans/faq/
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.

Parent/Caregiver Night at The Potter's Shed: Shell Lake
2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | 260 Industrial Blvd, 260 Industrial Boulevard, Shell Lake, WI, 54871, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at The Potter’s Shed on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for an evening of pottery and connection!
Registration is required for this event. Contact Madeline at mcurry@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 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.

Parents Night Out with the New Dueling Pianos: The Cove of Lake Geneva
2026-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | 111 Center St, 111 Center Street, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Calling all Wisconsin Family Connections Center parents/caregivers who are looking for a Night Out full of entertainment and laughs!!! Come join us as we jam with the NEW Dueling Pianos at The Cove in Lake Geneva. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. and the show is from 7-10:00 P.M.

What are dueling pianos? The New Dueling Pianos are a highly interactive form of musical entertainment, typically featuring two pianists facing each other on grand pianos. “The Guys” are request-based interactive, hilarious, sing-along/clap-along, request-driven singers who cover practically every music genre! For more information on the New Dueling Pianos, please visit: https://newduelingpianos.com and for information on the Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit: https://www.coveoflakegeneva.com/

Registration for this event will begin on January 05, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. Our WiFCC Tables will have two ticket types available for the show:
A couple’s ticket for you and your spouse/partner with other WiFCC couples OR
A single ticket for you to come enjoy your evening with other WiFCC parents/caregivers.

This show is for the grown-ups, so leave the kids at home! For caregivers who need to secure childcare back home in order to attend, a $25 childcare stipend will also be available.

For all questions and concerns please contact Jamie 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 and their immediate household.

WiFCC Family Waterpark Day Kalahari: Wisconsin Dells
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | 1305 Kalahari Dr, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a day at the waterpark! This event is open to all adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified families. Please note that if you attended this event this past June, you will be automatically put on a waitlist to ensure other families have a chance to attend the event. Please arrive between 11 am and 12:30 pm to ensure you receive your wristbands to access the waterpark.
We will have a conference room rented for families to check in with WiFCC staff to get their wristbands. This will also give a chance for families to connect before enjoying the waterpark for the day. Each registrant will receive a wristband for the waterpark along with a pizza/soda coupon. The waterpark is open from 10 am-9 pm for your family to enjoy!
Please bring your own towels as these are not provided to us. The Kalahari is also cashless, so ensure you have a debit/credit card if you would like to make other purchases. If you have any questions, please reach out to 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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Teen & Caregiver Paint Splatter Party at Field Workshop: Greendale
2026-03-13 17:00 - 18:30 | 5686 Broad St, 5686 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Field Workshop in Greendale for a fun night at the glow-in-the-dark splatter room! During this interactive party, everyone will get messy! You will be able to splatter a canvas, a hat, the walls or even your friends! Come dressed for a mess! They will provide you with protective gear, a canvas, paint and splatter tools – and you do the rest! The event is designed for foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers and teens ages 12-17.
Please register individually, with a max of 2 adults and 2 teens per household unless requested otherwise due to limited availability. At least one adult parent/caregiver must be in attendance with youth from each household.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org. To learn more about the venue, and what is recommended by them for your time there, you can visit their website here: https://thefieldworkshop.com/splatter-room. **Due to the activity level of this event, every participant will need to be able to move about freely.
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.

Family Fun Night at Chaos Waterpark: Eau Claire
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:30 | 5152 Fairview Drive, 5152 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Chaos Waterpark in Eau Claire on Saturday, March 14th starting at 10am. Chaos Waterpark features water slides, a lazy river, activity pool, and indoor water playground!
Your registration includes up to 5 passes to the waterpark and a pizza buffet. Additional passes can be purchased through Chaos Waterpark if needed. WiFCC will have a private room available for our group to utilize during our time.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
This event is intended for adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver and reunified families in the state of Wisconsin. Please note some of the slides have height restrictions. Check out their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ail3c6
If you have questions about this event, please 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.

Taylor/Clark County Support Group
2026-03-16 17:30 - 19:00 | River of Hope, 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI, 54451, United States

Caregivers Afternoon Out: Woodburning in Baraboo
2026-03-22 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.

ECCT Disney's Frozen the Musical at Pablo Center: Eau Claire
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | 128 Graham Ave, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join Wisconsin Family Connections Center on Sunday, March 22nd at the Pablo Center for Disney’s Frozen the Musical. The musical begins at 1:30pm. For this event, there is a maximum of 5 tickets per household.
About this showing: This blockbuster musical about the powerful bond and love between sisters features all the memorable music from the animated film plus five new songs. Loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Disney’s Frozen the Musical brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life on stage.
This event is intended for adoption, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families.
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.
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.
