Journeys Program

Family Fun Ice Skating Night: Monona
2025-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 6320 Inland Wy, 6320 Inland Way, Monona, WI, 53713, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families – the Wisconsin Family Connections Center is inviting you to a family fun ice skating night at the Lake Ridge Bank River Rink in Monona, WI. We will have the rink reserved for the evening. Each registered skater will receive a free skate rental, and all attendees (skater or non-skater) will receive a hot cocoa and a snack.
This event will take place from 6pm to 8pm. Lake Ridge Bank River Rink is located in the heart of Monona. This ice rink offers the opportunity to make fun memories and, not to mention, an opportunity to show off your skills. Please note there are tickets for skaters and non-skaters. If you will not be skating but plan to attend, please select a non-skater ticket.
Due to the popularity of this event, please let us 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. Please note there will be a maximum of 6 tickets per household.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.Hope to see you there!
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.

Snow Tubing at Whitetail Ridge Ski: Spons by Jockey Being Family: Sparta
2025-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | 8061 W J St, 8061 West J Street, Sparta, WI, 54656, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Come join WiFCC for an evening of snow tubing! This event will take place at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area in Sparta, WI. Our group will have access to the hill from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. This event is open to adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families and individuals.
Please note: all children must have a parent/guardian present at all times.Riders must be 42 inches or taller and children MUST be able to ride alone on a snow tube.
This event is outdoors, so dress for snow and cold weather! There will be concessions available for purchase. This event is weather dependent and it may be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled based on scheduled weather in the area or by decisions made by Whitetail Ridge Ski Area Staff.
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. All participants must sign a waiver prior to receiving access to the hill.
If you have any questions, please contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org.
This event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/
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.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Come enjoy a meal and cup of coffee on us and get to know other adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified caregivers in your area.
We will meet at Mercies Coffee in Madison, WI. Each registrant will receive up to $15.00 towards the purchase of food or drink (non-alcoholic beverages) during our time together. You can view the menu here: https://merciescoffeewi.com/#our-menu
This is a great opportunity to bring any questions, resources, or fun facts to a group of other caregivers. If you have any questions, please contact Megan at mmiller@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.

Parent/Caregiver Ceramics & Chat at 1242 Clay Studio: Green Bay
2025-01-16 17:30 - 19:30 | 1242 Main St, 1242 Main Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connection Center for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! Clay Studio 1242 is a ceramic art studio located in Green Bay, WI. They offer group and individual ceramic classes with a variety of ceramic projects to choose from. Each registrant for the evening will have the opportunity to Make-A-Mug and enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages during our time together.
Our goal is to use this as a safe space for you to be able to connect and talk about your journey. We ask that you prepare to respect others and their confidentiality during this meeting. Come with topics you would like to share or discuss during this time. This will be a casual conversation with no set agenda.
This event is designed for foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers. If you have any questions, please email Val at vzegers@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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Lunch and Learn Support Group
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
A virtual group to support parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.

Family Bowling and Pizza Party: Chetek Lanes
2025-01-15 15:45 - 17:45 | 695 County Hwy SS, 695 County Highway SS, Chetek, WI, 54728, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Chetek Lanes for bowling and a pizza party on Wednesday, January 15th from 3:45pm to 5:45pm. Your registration includes 2 games of bowling, bowling shoes, and pizza! To learn more about Chetek Lanes visit their website: https://www.cheteklanes.com/.
There will be a limit of 2 games of bowling per person.
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.
If you have any 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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-10 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

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Parent/Caregiver Support Coffee Meet Up: Wausau
2025-01-14 09:30 - 10:30 | 300 N 3rd Street #103, 300 N 3rd Street, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an in-person coffee meet-up at The Pinery Coffee Co. in Wausau, WI. We will meet at 9:30 am and order coffee before spending some time connecting.
Each registrant will receive up to $15.00 toward food or drink (non-alcoholic beverages) during our time together. You can view the menu here: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/the-pinery-coffee-co-wausau
This is a great event to connect with other adoptive, foster, guardianship, and kinship caregivers in your area! Please bring any questions, resources, or fun facts to share. Please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@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.

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2025-01-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Educational Support
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2024-12-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | WI

Moana 2 Family Movie Event - sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Sturtevant
2024-12-18 17:00 - 20:30 | 10411 Washington Ave, 10411 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant, WI, 53177, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals–join WiFCC to enjoy the movie Moana 2 at the Marcus Renaissance Cinema.
Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.
The movie will begin promptly at 5pm. Please check-in at the WiFCC table anytime after 4:15pm. A drink and popcorn are included!
Movie Information:Moana 2 (2024)Rated PG
Please register for EVERY PERSON ATTENDING (up to 5 tickets). Your registration number must match the number of people attending a space is limited.
Please note that WiFCC will always choose family-friendly films rated PG or G, however, we have no control over the content or themes presented in the movie being shown at this event. This includes family dynamics and possible depictions of out-of-care and adoption related topics. Please take a moment to visit sites such as https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ or http://www.adoptionlcsw.com/ to see if this film falls within the scope of what you wish your child to see.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this event, or have any special accommodation requests, please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org. This event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2024-12-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-18 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

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2024-12-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Birth Parent Support Group Eau Claire
2024-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 318 Fulton St, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
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VIRTUAL GROUP: Coffee Talk for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
A virtual, relaxed chat for parents-

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/
