VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Taylor/Clark County Support Group
2026-03-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | River of Hope, 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI, 54451, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

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

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, 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.

Family Movie Night - Hoppers Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: De Pere
2026-03-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Get Reel Cinemas, 905 George Street, De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family for Hoppers in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend. Each family can have up to 8 people from their household come to this event.
We have the auditorium rented out exclusively for our group. Each attendee will receive a movie ticket, a 20 oz fountain beverage, popcorn, and candy of their choice.
Plan to arrive between 5:00pm and 5:20pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 5:30 pm.
Movie Information:Hoppers (2026)Rated PG
Due to the 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 Val at vzegers@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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Community Viewing of the 2nd annual Adoptee Film Festival: Altoona
2026-03-28 09:30 - 11:30 | 418 9th St W, 418 9th Street West, Altoona, WI, 54720, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites the community to join us for this special event focusing on the experience of adoption. Together, we will view the second annual Adoptee Film Festival, spotlighting Adoptee Filmmakers telling Adoptee Stories. This year’s Adoptee Film Festival line-up features 6 short films with a total run-time of approximately 1.5 hrs.
This event is free to attend and will be held in the Classroom at The Fish House in Altoona, WI. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as the opportunity for discussion after the films. Registration via Eventbrite is required. Please note: due to the mature themes of the films, this is an adults-only event.
For more information about the Adoptee Film Festival, visit https://www.adopteefilmfest.com or follow them on Instagram @adopteefilmfest.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact creppe@cclse.org.
FILM LINEUP‘In Trans*lation’ by Erika LauA linguist reflects on their childhood, tracing the names and stories that have shaped their identity. Through language and memory, they navigate their transnational adoptee experience and emotional complexities.
‘MARY MEETS GRACE’ by Faryl AmadeusWhen a stranger appears in Grace’s life with disturbing news about her long-lost birth mother, she must fight to untangle herself from a dangerous and sinister plan.
‘One of My Own’ by Analei SongWhen a young Chinese girl becomes more aware of her differences in her adopted caucasian family, she attempts to find her place of belonging with others and herself through artistic expression.
‘The Goldfish’ by Ashley Paige BrimAn adopted woman is forced to confront her darkest fear about motherhood at her sister’s baby shower.
‘Yellow Balloon’ by Summer LuuIn 1996, a Vietnamese-American kid named Ái Vân from San Jose, California, is adopted by their paternal immigrant grandparents in Vancouver, Washington. On their journey, Ái Vân processes their identity, the unspoken rules of complex social dynamics, and discovers the reality of letting go.
‘What Remains’ by Elizabeth BerkmanAs Mark waits for a phone call from his daughter, he begins to suspect that Maya, his in-home care nurse, is keeping something from him. While they both struggle with his cognitive decline, they must discover what family looks like in the face of Alzheimer’s.

Parent/Caregiver Terrarium Workshop-Down to Earth Garden Center: Eau Claire
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 6025 Arndt Lane, 6025 Arndt Lane, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Down to Earth Garden Center on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am to 11:00am for a terrarium workshop!
This workshop will be transforming a simple glass container into a self sustained tropical oasis! Learn how to put together a glass terrarium that creates a perfect growing environment for humidity-loving plants.
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.

Family Fun Indoor Minigolf: Madison
2026-03-28 12:00 - 15:00 | 5501 Schroeder Rd, 5501 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
Join WiFCC for a fun-filled day at the #1 rated miniature golf course in Wisconsin! Vitense Golfland’s 18 hole indoor mini golf course offers entertaining and interactive experiences for all ages. Even if you don’t care much for putting, there are still plenty of entertaining features to maintain your interest making it fun for all family members and friends. 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 will include a pass for their indoor minigolf course and an all catered lunch for each registrant, which will include pizza, salad, and some dessert. Learn more about Vitense Golfland here: https://www.vitense.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 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 any questions or accommodation needs, 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Night at the Children's Imaginarium: Wausau
2026-03-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Children’s Imaginarium, 195 N 2nd St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a night at the Children’s Imaginarium! This event is for adoptive, guardianship, foster, kinship, and reunified families. We will have the Imaginarium rented exclusively for our group. Pizza and soft drinks will also be provided for attendees.
For more information about the Imaginarium, please check out their website here: https://childrensimaginarium.org/
If you have any questions about this event, contact 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.

Community Viewing of the 2nd annual Adoptee Film Festival: Waukesha
2026-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Marcus Majestic Cinema, 770 Springdale Road, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites the community to join us for this special event focusing on the experience of adoption. Together, we will view the second annual Adoptee Film Festival, spotlighting Adoptee Filmmakers telling Adoptee Stories. This year’s Adoptee Film Festival line-up features 6 short films with a total run-time of approximately 1.5 hrs.
This event is free to attend with registration and will be held at the Majestic Theater in Brookfield, WI. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, as well as the opportunity for discussion after the films. Registration via Eventbrite is required. Please note: due to the mature themes of the films, this is an adults-only event. For caregivers who need to secure childcare back home in order to attend, a $25 childcare stipend will also be available.
For more information about the Adoptee Film Festival, visit https://www.adopteefilmfest.com or follow them on Instagram @adopteefilmfest.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact ctimm@cclse.org.
FILM LINEUP‘In Trans*lation’ by Erika LauA linguist reflects on their childhood, tracing the names and stories that have shaped their identity. Through language and memory, they navigate their transnational adoptee experience and emotional complexities.
‘MARY MEETS GRACE’ by Faryl AmadeusWhen a stranger appears in Grace’s life with disturbing news about her long-lost birth mother, she must fight to untangle herself from a dangerous and sinister plan.
‘One of My Own’ by Analei SongWhen a young Chinese girl becomes more aware of her differences in her adopted caucasian family, she attempts to find her place of belonging with others and herself through artistic expression.
‘The Goldfish’ by Ashley Paige BrimAn adopted woman is forced to confront her darkest fear about motherhood at her sister’s baby shower.
‘Yellow Balloon’ by Summer LuuIn 1996, a Vietnamese-American kid named Ái Vân from San Jose, California, is adopted by their paternal immigrant grandparents in Vancouver, Washington. On their journey, Ái Vân processes their identity, the unspoken rules of complex social dynamics, and discovers the reality of letting go.
‘What Remains’ by Elizabeth BerkmanAs Mark waits for a phone call from his daughter, he begins to suspect that Maya, his in-home care nurse, is keeping something from him. While they both struggle with his cognitive decline, they must discover what family looks like in the face of Alzheimer’s.

Gamblers Hockey Family Night
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 820 Armed Forces Dr, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Foster, Adoptive, Pre-Adoptive, and Guardianship families join Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a night of hockey! There is no cost to attend. Each ticket will include two brats or hot dogs / popcorn / chips and a dessert.
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.Tickets will be picked up at the Will Call window on the day of game. Schedule – Green Bay Gamblers Hockey
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.
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
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | WI

WiFCC Dad's Night Out! Golf Sim & Burgers: Appleton
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 3950 N Richmond St, 3950 North Richmond Street, Lower Level, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a Dad’s Night Out! Foster, pre-adoptive, adoptive, or guardianship dads are welcome to come and relax while connecting with other dads touched by adoption or out-of-home care.
Meet other area dads for a night of build-your-own burgers and unlimited soda while having access to our own private golf simulator for the evening!tommysminigolf.com
If you have any questions regarding this event or have any special accommodation requests, please contact 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Movie at Lake 7 Theatre: Rice Lake
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | 1769 County Hwy SS, 1769 County Highway SS, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, 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 Super Mario Galaxy Movie at Lake 7 Theatre in Rice Lake on Saturday, April 11th. Please plan to meet at the theater at 9am to check in. A drink and popcorn will be included in your registration!
Movie Information:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Rated PG
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.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
If you have questions about this event, please reach out to 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.

WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Getaway: Brookfield
2026-04-11 09:30 - 14:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee – Brookfield, 18155 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) – you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or as a couple, both are welcome! Our speaker, Deb Reid, will guide us through the day with a presentation entitled “Embracing Grace: A Day for You.” This day is meant to incorporate connection, learning, and rest to help you re-charge. You will notice the day begins a bit late and ends a bit early, because we wanted to build intentional time for slowness into this opportunity (as well as give anyone traveling some extra morning time).
Registration for this getaway is open to any adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin. WiFCC staff will provide you with a certificate of attendance (3 hours) for ongoing education documentation, if needed. Registrants must be in attendance for Saturday’s programming in order to be eligible for hotel and childcare reimbursements.
INCLUDED in this free getaway for you:-A one-night hotel reimbursement of up to $150*-Saturday programming & lunch-Child care reimbursement(up to $50/one child or $100/family)
AGENDA FOR THE DAY9:30-10 Check-in (fruit and coffee available)10-11:30 Morning Session11:30-12:30 Lunch (provided) & time to connect with other attendees12:30-2 Afternoon Session
Please note:-This is an adults only event, and no child care will be available on-site. Registrants must attend the Saturday programming in order to take advantage of the child care reimbursement and one-night hotel reimbursement.-This event is intended for individuals/couples who were unable to attend the WiFCC Caregiver Retreat: Brookfield last year (2025) to provide new participants an opportunity to attend.-There will be three additional WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Retreats offered this spring throughout the state (River Falls 4/11, Neenah 4/25, Madison 5/2), please only register for one getaway.
Space for this event is limited.
*Hotel reimbursement details: A one-night hotel reimbursement of up to $150 is available for each attending household, with block rooms available on either Friday or Saturday evening through the event venue for rates starting at $149++. A link to this group rate will be provided in your registration confirmation email. To receive the group rate all rooms MUST be booked by Friday, March 20, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate. After March 20th, registrants may no longer be able to secure that rate, but will still be eligible for the one-night, up to $150 hotel reimbursement for this weekend (at either the event hotel or another nearby). Registrants are responsible for booking & paying for hotel rooms individually – these reservations will NOT be booked or paid for by the WiFCC.
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 & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Getaway: River Falls
2026-04-11 09:30 - 14:00 | Radisson Hotel River Falls, 100 Spring Street, River Falls, WI, 54022, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parents and caregivers (adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin) – you deserve a day for YOU! We invite you to take a night away and join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, with special sponsorship from Jockey Being Family, to focus on caring for yourself. Attend as an individual or as a couple, both are welcome! Our speaker, Allison Kunkel, will guide us through the day, meant to incorporate connection, learning, and rest to help you re-charge. You will notice the day begins a bit late and ends a bit early, because we wanted to build intentional time for slowness into this opportunity.
Registration for this getaway is open to any adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship/relative, and reunified caregivers who reside in Wisconsin. WiFCC staff will provide you with a certificate of attendance (3 hours) for ongoing education documentation, if needed.
INCLUDED in this free getaway for you:-A one-night partial hotel reimbursement of up to $150*-Saturday programming & lunch-Child care reimbursement(up to $50/one child or $100/family)
AGENDA FOR THE DAY9:30-10 Check-in (fruit, pastries, and coffee available)10-11:30 Morning Session11:30-12:30 Lunch (provided) & time to connect with other attendees12:30-2 Afternoon Session
Please note:-This is an adults only event, and no child care will be available on-site. Registrants must attend the Saturday programming in order to take advantage of the child care reimbursement and one-night hotel reimbursement.-There will be three additional WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Getaways offered throughout the state this spring (Brookfield 4/11, Neenah 4/25, Madison 5/2), please only register for one getaway.
Space for this event is limited.
*Hotel reimbursement details: A one-night hotel reimbursement of up to $150 is available for each attending household, with block rooms available on either Friday or Saturday evening through the event venue for rates starting at $169+. A link to this group rate will be provided in your registration confirmation email. To receive the group rate all rooms MUST be booked by Friday, March 27, 2026. After March 27th, registrants may no longer be able to secure that rate, but will still be eligible for the one-night, up to $150 hotel reimbursement for this weekend (at either the event hotel or another nearby). Registrants are responsible for booking & paying for hotel rooms individually – these reservations will NOT be booked or paid for by the WiFCC. If you have questions, please reach out to Kaiya at kstevens@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.

Sunday Fun at the Children's Museum of Green Bay
2026-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | 1230 Bay Beach Rd, 1230 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC for a Sunday afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay!The time will be open-house style, so come and go as you please. Mingle with other foster & adoptive parents, or just have a fun time playing and exploring the museum with your child! Parents/caregivers must stay with and supervise their children at all times during this event. Please have each household register separately.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Green Bay at https://www.gbchildrensmuseum.org/
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact 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.

This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet-up at Brew52 Cafe: Mukwonago
2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 Cafe in Mukwonago, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15.
You can view their menu here: https://brew52cafe.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.

Teen & Parent/Caregiver Terrarium Class at The Wild Violette: Osceola
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:30 | The Wild Violette, 407 Cascade Street South, Osceola, WI, 54020, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Teens & Parent/Caregivers, join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at The Wild Violette in Osceola on Tuesday, April 14th at 4pm for terrarium building!
Your registration includes all the supplies needed to craft and create your own terrarium with succulents, rocks, dirt, moss and more!
This workshop is designed for 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 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.

Birth Parent Support Group: Eau Claire
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 318 Fulton St, 318 Fulton Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
An in-person get together for birth parents in western Wisconsin

VIRTUAL GROUP: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

Flower Box Fun for Moms! -Suamico
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 3070 Mink Ranch Rd, 3070 Mink Ranch Road, Suamico, WI, 54173, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

If you are a Foster, pre-adoptive, or adoptive mom, join WiFCC for a fun and creative woodburning workshop! Under the guidance of local artist Jennifer Frisch of Coneflower Creations, you’ll learn the basics of woodburning while crafting your very own Flower Box. This tabletop planter can be customized to fit your personal home decor!
No prior experience is necessary, but open to all levels! Jennifer will provide all the tools and supplies you need to design and create your own stunning piece. There are many designs to choose from, or you can bring your own image to fit on one 3.86″ H x 5.9″ W x 5.9″ D box. Don’t miss this chance to learn this creative and meditative craft, unleash your artistic side, and take home a unique creation that you made yourself!
Each participant will receive 1 Flower Box (plants not included)You will learn:-How to design and transfer images-How to safely use a wood burner-Basic woodburning techniques
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.

Teen & Caregiver Battle at Solve Escape Rooms with WiFCC: Waukesha
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:45 | 1720 Dolphin Dr suite d, 1720 Dolphin Drive, #suite d, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parents/Caregivers and Teens, join WiFCC for a Battle at Solve Escape Rooms on April 20, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:45pm in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This event also includes a behind the scenes tour of the facility to view their ultimate secrets. What is an escape room, you say? Why its a live interactive puzzle game where you and your team work your way into the next layer of challenges and eventually “solve the room” before the time runs out….. if you can!! Solve Escape Rooms boast three fun experiences at Capone’s Cabin, 14 Floors Below, or Caper in the Escape Room. Which challenge will you accept?
Please register for one ticket per person, with a maximum of 4 tickets per family. This event is geared towards parents/caregivers and teenagers ages 13+ only, 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.
