Journeys Program

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac WiFCC Winterizer: Fond du Lac
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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: Open Mic Teen Support Group
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-09 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
2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
A virtual support group for birth parents throughout Wisconsin.

Hybrid Support Group: Taylor/Clark County Residents
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-15 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

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.

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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2025-12-15 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 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.

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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Adult Adoptees
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
A virtual group for adult adoptees in WI

Parent/Caregiver Night at The Potter's Shed: Shell Lake
2025-12-10 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 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.

Birth Parent Support Group: Eau Claire
2025-12-09 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

Family Fun Night at Skate City Spon By Jockey Being Family: Rice Lake
2025-12-09 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 and Jockey Being Family for family fun night at Skate City in Rice Lake on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Along with skating, Skate City features a playland for children 11 years old and under. Pizza and beverages will be provided! Please note, there is a maximum of 5 tickets per family.
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.
If you have any 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.

Christmas with Santa at Busy Barn Adventure Farms Spon by JBF:Fort Atkinson
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | W7675 US Hwy 12, W7675 US Hwy 12, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Wisconsin Family Connections Center and Jockey Being Family invites you to a special Christmas on the Farm event at Busy Barn Farm Adventures in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Bring the whole family for a magical moment with SANTA. Say hello, share your wish list, and snap a festive photo to remember. You won’t want to miss Mrs. Claus’s story time as she reads some of her favorite Christmas stories while you enjoy cookies, milk. Take a stroll out to Santa’s stables to visit and feed some of the furry and feathered friends on the farm (weather dependent and please dress accordingly). In addition, your family will enjoy hot chocolate, a s’mores bar, an ornament craft, a small stuffed animal, and a visit with Elsa & Anna. It will be an afternoon filled with special memories for the entire family. This private event is intended for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified and relative caregiver families residing in the State of Wisconsin.
For additional information on Busy Barn Adventure Farms, please visit: https://www.busybarnsfarm.com.
Registration for this event will begin on October 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Tickets are limited to 6 individuals per household. For any questions or accommodation needs please email 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.

Eau Claire Children's Theatre Polar Express Spon by JBF: Eau Claire
2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:30 | 1814 N Oxford Ave, 1814 North Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC and Jockey Being Family on Saturday, December 6th at 1:30pm at the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre for The Polar Express Holiday Party! This event will feature model trains, Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, holiday bingo, a reading of The Polar Express and more! This event is intended for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified and relative caregiver families. Please feel free to wear holiday pajamas or festive sweaters!

There is a maximum of 6 tickets per family/household. If you have questions about this event, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.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.

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.

WiFCC Birth Parent Smash Room and Splatter Paint: Appleton
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 2011 N Richmond St, 2011 North Richmond Street, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

This event is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption, no matter what type of adoption or which agency was involved. Regardless of how long it’s been since placement occurred, you are eligible to sign up for this event.
Join WiFCC at The Breaking Room in Appleton to engage in a 45-minute fun, stress-relieving smash room. Use bats, golf clubs, and other tools to break ceramic, glass, and metal bustables! There will be an additional 15 minutes to participate in a splatter paint room to create your own canvas. Enjoy throwing paint with squirt guns, paint brushes, and more.
The facility will provide coveralls, gloves, and a face shield to protect you from any flying debris. Please be sure to dress comfortably and wear closed-toed shoes. For more information, check out their website here: https://www.thebreakingpointllc.com/.
If you would like to join, there will be additional time after the event for conversation and snacks at a nearby restaurant. More details to come.
We want all attendees to feel comfortable while meeting other birth parents which is why we are offering a support person ticket type for this event. This ticket will allow you to bring one supportive person to this event who does not need to identify as a birth parent.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Karla at kmeyer@cclse.org or 715-577-3999.
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
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Caregiver Coffee Meet Up: Madison
2025-11-22 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.

Please note: This is an adult only event, and no childcare will be available on site.
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 Gingerbread House: Muskego
2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | S63W16147 College Ave, S63W16147 College Avenue, Muskego, WI, 53150, 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 Gingerbread House in Muskego, WI. Each registrant will receive a food or drink purchase of up to $15.

You can view their menu here: https://gingerbreadfarmhouse.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.
