Journeys Program

Milwaukee Brewers Game Family Fun Night: Milwaukee
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC as we indulge in America’s favorite pastime! Come out to the ballpark to watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. The game starts at 7:10pm and our tickets will be in the Loge Outfield section on the first base side, second level.
One ticket is good for one person with a maximum of 6 tickets per household. If additional tickets or special accommodations are needed, please contact the Support Specialists at ctimm@cclse.org or jsocolick@cclse.org. Additional tickets will also be available for purchase separately.
Ticket distribution will be determined and communicated to you in April 2024 by a WiFCC Support Specialist. Please note, parking passes are not included in your ticket offer and must be purchased individually. For information on parking, directions, or alternative transportation to American Family Field, visit:https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ballpark/transportation
Please review the ballpark’s bag and carry-in policies at https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ballpark/security
For any questions, please email ctimm@cclse.org or 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.

WiFCC Teen/Caregiver Horse Experience: Wausau
2025-05-16 16:30 - 18:30 | 242031 County Rd Y, 242031 County Road Y, Aniwa, WI, 54408, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an evening of connection and fun! This event is for adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families.
Justine Cleveland, LCSW is facilitating the event at her equine therapy location. Caregiver/teen pairs will participate in fun activities to connect with each other and the horses. Dinner and water/soda will be provided for families to enjoy. To learn more about Wholehearted Herd Counseling check out their website here: http://www.wholeheartedherdcounseling.com/
This event will be outside, so make sure you dress for the weather. Close-toed shoes are required, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are best! Each family will also receive a giveaway to take home!
Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend. We understand chronological age does not always reflect developmental age. If you have a younger child who is facing teen problems, or if your child is older but developmentally within the range, please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org, and we will work with your family to get signed up!
Please RSVP as soon as possible, as tickets for this event are limited. Also, note this event allows one caregiver + one teen per ticket and up to two tickets (two caregivers + two teens) per household .
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
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
A virtual group to support parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-11 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
2025-05-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2025-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-17 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.

Adult Adoptee Paint Night: Wauwatosa
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | 1442 Underwood Ave, 1442 Underwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

WiFCC adult adoptees or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth, please join us for a fun paint night in Wauwatosa at the Arte Studio!
The Arte Studio will provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. The artistic instructor will guide you through a painting and provide all the paint and materials you need to create your own masterpiece! No food or drink will be provided by WiFCC but there will be some available for individual purchase.
Please register for one ticket per person, but significant others or other trusted adults are welcome to register with you as well. If you have any questions, accommodation needs, or ticketing/waitlist info 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.

Birth Parent Support Group Eau Claire
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 318 Fulton St, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
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Journeys & Jockey Being Family Conference w/ Dr. Jana Hunsley: De Pere
2025-04-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Bemis Conference Center, 299 3rd Street, De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Navigating Challenges Post-Placement. A conference for parents, caregivers, and professionals impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.

Conference Description

Adoptive parents, guardianship parents, foster parents, relative caregivers, pre-adoptive parents, and professionals — please join the Journeys Program and Jockey Being Family for a spring conference in De Pere! Dr. Jana Hunsley will be speaking about Navigating Challenges Post-Placement: Tools and Techniques for Caregivers. This comprehensive all-day training is designed to help caregivers build the skills necessary to meet the complex needs of children who have been adopted or spent time in out-of-home care, bringing greater peace and stability to the home. The morning session will provide a deeper understanding of the core beliefs about self and others that often shape the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of children who have been adopted or spent time in out-of-home care. In the afternoon, caregivers will learn practical, effective strategies for addressing common behavioral challenges such as meltdowns, aggression, lying, stealing, and defiance.
Dr. Hunsley is a psychologist who offers consulting, training, coaching, and counseling for families and professionals involved in foster care and adoption. Jana’s work focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of every member of the family constellation. She has counseled, studied, taught, trained, created, and researched foster and adoptive families for years. Taking what she has learned, Jana has developed a holistic model that has proven effective for meeting the needs and improving the quality of life for foster and adoptive families. We are so excited for her to be with us!

Overview
Lunch will be provided, as well as fruit/pastries/coffee in the morning and an afternoon snack. Certificates of attendance for 5 hours of training will also be available. The agenda for the day is shown below.
There will also be a chance to enter in for giveaways at the end of our day together!
Registration for this conference closes on Wednesday, March 26th at 6 PM. Please reach out to creppe@cclse.org with any questions.
*Please note: There is no childcare available at this conference, adults only please.

Agenda
9:00 AM Registration (Fruit, Pastries, & Coffee Available)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Welcome & Morning Session
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM Afternoon Session Part 1
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Afternoon Break (Refreshments Available)
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Final Afternoon Session, Questions, & Giveaways

About our Presenter
Dr. Jana Hunsley received her doctorate in experimental psychology from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University where her research focused on developing post-adoption supportive services. Over the years, Jana has worked in various clinical settings as a therapist with children and youth who have experienced trauma, including residential treatment, institutional care, schools, child welfare, and juvenile detention. Jana credits her passion for this work to her siblings who were adopted when she was a teenager.

This event is being sponsored by Jockey Being Family. To learn more about Jockey Being family, visit their website here: https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/

Shady Lane Spring Planter Workshop for Teens & Caregivers- Menomonee Falls
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | W172N7388 Shady Ln, W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregivers and teens, join WiFCC for a Spring Planter Workshop at Shady Lane Greenhouse on Saturday March 29th from 1pm-3pm. Shady Lanes staff will provide us with an educational discussion on spring planting tips as each attendee creates a spring planter pot.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come early or stay late to explore the Midwest’s Largest G-Model Train attraction in the House of Blooms at Shady Lane Greenhouse as well.
Please register for one ticket per person, with a maximum of 4 tickets per family. This workshop is designed for caregivers and children ages 10+. 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.

WiFCC Great Northern Railroad Train Ride: Trego
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | N6639 Dilly Lake Rd, N6639 Dilly Lake Road, Trego, WI, 54888, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Great Northern Railroad for bowling and a pizza party on Saturday, March 29th starting at 11:00am. Your registration includes a train ride and pizza! To learn more about the Great Northern Railroad, visit their website: https://spoonertrainride.com/
There is a limit of 4 tickets per household.
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.

Spring Break Fun at Food & Farm Exploration Center: Plover: Spons by JBF
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Food + Farm Exploration Center, 3400 Innovation Dr, Plover, WI, 54467, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Come out for a morning of fun at the Food and Farm Exploration Center in Plover! This is a perfect opportunity to kick off spring break by doing something fun with the family. Our group will have two hours to explore the center, which includes the Seedlings Gallery, Ag Stem Gallery, and the Farm Tech Shed.We will also participate in two pop-in sessions: The Green House or the Science of Senses. Participants have the option to order a sack lunch which includes a sandwich, string cheese, mandarin oranges, chips, cookie or brownie, and a juice pouch or small water.
To learn more about the Food and Farm Exploration Center click here: https://explorefoodandfarm.org/
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 Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org.
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.
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.

WiFCC Family Appreciation Night with the Milwaukee Bucks: Milwaukee
2025-03-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a Family Appreciation Night with the Milwaukee Bucks! Lets cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks vs the Oklahoma City Thunder in this evening game starting at 8:00 P.M. at Fiserv Forum.
This event is only open to families who have attended a WiFCC event within the past year as an appreciation for participation. Please note that tickets will be mailed to your home address in advance (please make sure you enter complete and accurate addresses).
One ticket is good for one person with a maximum of 5 tickets per family. Tickets are available for purchase separately if more are needed or contact the support specialist for any additional considerations.
For information on directions and parking, please visit: https://www.fiservforum.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking. Please note that parking is not included with your tickets.
(There is a NO BAG policy at Fiserv Forum. Wallets smaller than 4” x 6” x 1” are permitted. Exceptions to this policy are diaper bags and bags needed due to medical necessity, which will need to be x-rayed by security.)
For any questions, please email Christy at ctimm@cclse.org or (414)369-7126.
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.

Child Painting Party at Brushes & Bubbly: Wisconsin Dells
2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Join WiFCC for a child painting party! This is a fun child painting party where they will have an opportunity to create and connect while being led through the process of creating their own one-of-a-kind painting to bring home. Each ticket will reserve only one space per registrant. Please note, families registering multiple children will need to register each child separately to secure their ticket/space. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver/adult at all times. This is open to artists of all skill levels but is designed for school-aged children. Please note, your clothing will be exposed to paint and could be stained. Dress accordingly.
If you have any questions, please let 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.

Coffee & Conversation - Parent/Caregiver Support Meet-Up: Appleton
2025-03-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Uncle Mike’s Food Emporium, 3860 West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to connect, learn, and share!
Join us for this opportunity to meet with other caregivers and make connections! We will meet at Uncle Mike’s Food Emporium in Appleton, WI. Each registrant will receive a food and/or drink purchase of up to $10. You can view the menu here: https://umfoodemporium.com/pages/breakfast-menu
Registration is required for this event. Contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with any questions.

Gamblers Hockey Family Night Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Green Bay
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | 820 Armed Forces Dr, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Come join Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a night of hockey sponsored by Jockey Being Family! Foster, Adoptive, Pre-Adoptive, and Guardianship families are welcome to attend this event. There is no cost to attend. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please make sure to dress warm as the hockey rink will be on the cooler side. If it’s very cold outside, the rink temperature will be lower as well.
Please register by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025 as spots are limited. If you have any questions reach out to Val at vzegers@cclse.org
ATTENDANCE POLICY:Please be sure you are able to attend when you register. Thank you for your understanding, which allows us to continue to make these opportunities available for Wisconsin’s out-of-home care families.
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.

Indoor Mini-Golf Family Fun at Big Putts sponsored by JBF: Greenfield
2025-03-06 16:00 - 21:00 | 4251 S 27th St, 4251 South 27th Street, Greenfield, WI, 53221, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC for a fun evening of indoor mini-golf at Big Putts in Greenfield sponsored by Jockey Being Family! Their custom built, indoor mini golf course has 18 holes of fun and challenging obstacles, Big Putts Mini Golf is designed to test your skills while providing endless entertainment! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families. Please note that all children at this event need to be accompanied by a supervising adult.
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 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.
If you have questions about this event, 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/
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.
