VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights Family Night Spon by JBF
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 North Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI, 54913, 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 and Jockey Being Family for a new holiday experience! One million holiday lights will be on display in the ballpark – on the field, in the seating area, on the concourse – with a synchronized music and lights show scheduled to take place approximately every twenty minutes! The performance will feature a breathtaking display where the stadium lights come alive in harmony with the holiday music.
There will also be photo opportunities with Santa’s sleigh and a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree. Children will have the opportunity to write letters to Santa, go on a stadium-wide scavenger hunt, and ride the holiday train.
WiFCC has rented the Left Field lofts, which will be heated for the evening. Hot chocolate and Christmas Cookies will be provided.
If you have any questions, 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.

Zootopia 2 Family Movie Spon By Jockey Being Family: River Falls
2025-12-13 09:30 - 10:00 | 105 S Main St, 105 South Main Street, River Falls, WI, 54022, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals–join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family to enjoy the viewing of Zootopia 2 at The Falls Theatre in River Falls. Please plan to meet at the theater between 9:15am and 9:30am to check in. The movie will begin at 10am. Popcorn and a drink will be included for each attendee in your registration!
Movie Information:Zootopia 2 (2025)Rated PG
Please note that WiFCC and Jockey Being Family 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.
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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-19 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.

Zootopia 2 Family Movie Event Spon by JBF - Appleton
2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:30 | W3091 Van Roy Rd, W3091 Van Roy Road, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Postponed from Tuesday 12/9/2025
Please join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family for Zootopia 2 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend. Each family can have up to 8 people from their family 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.
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.
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.

Hybrid Support Group: Taylor/Clark County Residents
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | River of Hope Church, 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI, 54451, United States
A support group for parents/caregivers of children impacted by adoption or out-of-home care. Sep-Nov will be in-person; Dec-Mar online.

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Night at Tactical Escape 101: Rice Lake
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | 2900 S Main St, 2900 South Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Teens and Parent/Caregivers, join WiFCC at Tactical Escape: 101 in Rice Lake on Tuesday, December 16th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm for a beginner’s level escape room. Our group will be doing the “Mystery at Miller Manor” room. To learn more, check out the Tactical Escape: 101 website here: https://tacticalescape101.com/rice-lake.
This event is designed for caregivers and teens ages 12+, so please note that at least one of your tickets should be for the accompanying adult. Please register for one ticket per person and list the ages of each attendee. If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org or 715-491-4752.
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
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Youth ages 13-17 who are part of an adoptive or guardianship family in Wisconsin

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 2026-01-23 11:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Family Fun Day at the Madison Children's Museum Spon By JBF
2025-12-21 09:30 - 11:30 | 100 N Hamilton St, 100 North Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family for a fun-filled morning at the Madison Children’s Museum. The Children’s Museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities that help kids of all ages see, touch, learn, and grow their way through important developmental milestones and have fun while learning. Our group will have a room set aside from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M with snacks and water, but your tickets will be active for the entire day. This event is open to youth and their caregivers. 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.

Here is the link to the website: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org

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.

Zootopia 2 WAUSAU Movie Night: Sponsored by Jockey Being Family & WiFCC
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, 10101 Market Street, #Suite D70, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for Zootopia 2 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend.
We have the auditorium rented out exclusively for our group. Each attendee will receive a movie ticket, a fountain beverage, and popcorn.
Please Plan to arrive between 6:00pm and 6:15pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 6:30pm.
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 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.

Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet up at The Steaming Cup: Waukesha
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 340 W Main St, 340 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI, 53186, 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 The Steaming Cup in Waukesha, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15.
You can view their menu here: https://thesteamingcup.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.

Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at the Mitchell Park Domes: Milwaukee
2026-01-11 11:00 - 14:00 | 524 S Layton Blvd, 524 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Adult Adoptees, or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth, please join WiFCC for a warm getaway at the Mitchell Park Domes on Sunday January 11th. We will stroll through the domes and meet for conversation from 11-2 pm. WiFCC will pay for admission and one non-alcoholic beverage the day of this event. Each attendee will also receive a year membership to the Michell Park Domes!
Feel free to bring a resource or any questions you need input or advice on if you would like.
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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Birth Parent Support
2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac WiFCC Winterizer: Fond du Lac
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 75 W Scott St, 75 West Scott Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship and reunified families lets beat the winter cold with our WiFCC Winterizer. We welcome you to join us at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac which provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space full of fun and learning through play! Visit the Little Corner Market, explore the automotive tech center, blast off in the space exhibit, and so much more. This is a private event for WiFCC families and allows you access to all of the museums exhibits. Come hungry as we will be providing food catered by Jimmy John’s.
Registration for this event will begin on October 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. One ticket is good for one person. 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 or accommodation needs, please contact Jamie Socolick 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.

Virtual Group: Reunified Parents
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Family Fun Night at The Stanley-Boyd Community Indoor Pool: Stanley
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 507 E 1st Ave, 507 East 1st Avenue, Stanley, WI, 54768, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool on Friday, January 16th. Our group has rented the pool between 5:00pm-8:00pm. Plan to arrive before 6:30pm to make full use of the pool. The pool offers a giant indoor water obstacle course, zero-entry wading pool with jets, and a mushroom waterfall.
This event is intended for adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver and reunified families in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool check out their website here: https://www.stanleyboyd.k12.wi.us/pool-fitness-center/index.cfm
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.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 1748 Eagan Rd, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

Family Fun Day at Christie Mountain: Bruce
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | W13755 Co Rd O, W13755 County Road O, Bruce, WI, 54819, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Christie Mountain on Saturday, January 17th from 10am-12pm for a fun morning of snow tubing! Your registration covers up to 5 tickets for your family. You are able to purchase additional tickets the day of the event. The cost of each additional ticket is $25.00. There will be a liability form to be signed before anyone can snow tube.
The tubing park offers a conveyor lift to transport you easily to the top of the park. For the safety of all, everyone must ride in their own tube. Tubing is recommended to be enjoyed by ages 3+.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
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 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.
To learn more about Christie Mountain, check out their website https://www.christiemountain.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.

Caregivers Afternoon Out: Woodburning in Baraboo
2026-01-18 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.

Colorful Connections: Watercolor Workshop - Parent & Caregivers
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 622 George St, 622 George Street, De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at Ginger Birch for an engaging evening where caregivers and parents can connect through watercolor art. This interactive workshop which includes your choice of watercolor pads to take home, along with brushes and palettes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The event is designed for foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, and reunified caregivers.
If you have any questions, 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.

WiFCC Family Bowling Day: Wausau
2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | 1715 Stewart Ave, 1715 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for a Saturday of bowling with the family! This event is intended for Wisconsin adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families. Each registrant will get two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and two slices of pizza with unlimited soft drink refills.
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please 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.

Parent/Caregiver Night at Loving the Loaf Sourdough: Rice Lake
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | 2304 S Main St, 2304 South Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Parents and caregivers, join WiFCC for a beginner class on how to make your own sourdough! Your registration includes everything needed to make and bake a loaf of bread and knowledge how to keep it going. Please register a spot for each attendee. There is a maximum of 2 tickets per household.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
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.
