Journeys Program

Cozy Connections Book Club
2026-02-23 19:00 - 2026-04-06 19:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Gather your people, brew some tea, and crack open a good book because connection starts with a story. The Wisconsin Family Connections Center now has an online book club to help individuals come together, laugh, learn, and feel less alone. Whether you are a foster, adoptive, or kinship caregiver – this group is for you!
Please join us for a series of relaxed evenings (virtual) to share reflections, connections, and conversations as we read through: Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter.
This online book club will meet every other week beginning February 23rd.
When you register, please be sure to fill out your most recent contact information as the book will be shipped directly to your home. If you already have a copy of this book or have access to a copy through your local library, please indicate that when you register.
Once this group finishes the current book, the group will help select the next read.
For any questions or concerns regarding this online book club, please contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

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
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

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.

Taylor/Clark County Support Group
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | River of Hope, 1129 West Broadway Avenue, Medford, WI, 54451, United States

Parent/Caregiver Coffee Meet-up at Brew52 Cafe: Mukwonago
2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Brew52 Cafe, 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

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

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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: Trauma Informed Parenting
2026-04-20 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.

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.

VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
A virtual group to support relative caregivers, caring for children.

Adult Adoptee Meet-Up at Blum Coffee Garden: Greenfield
2026-04-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Blüm Coffee Garden, 4930 West Loomis Road, Greenfield, WI, 53220, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join us at Blum Coffee Garden for an evening of coffee and conversation! This event is casual and intended for adult adoptees or adults who experienced out of home care as a youth, to connect with others. The first $15 in coffee and food is on us! Feel free to bring a resource or any questions you need input or advice on if you would like.
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: Neenah
2026-04-25 09:30 - 14:00 | Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, 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, Chelsey Coulthurst, will guide us through the day with a presentation entitled “Caregiver Reset: A Day for You.” This day is meant to incorporate connection, learning, rest and reset to help you re-charge.
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 $125*-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.-There will be three additional WiFCC & Jockey Being Family Caregiver Retreats offered this spring throughout the state (River Falls 4/11, Brookfield 4/11, 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 $125 is available for each attending household, with mentioning WIFCC Meeting when calling to make your reservation for either Friday or Saturday night at the venue. The standard room rate is $133 plus tax. There are NO hotel blocks for this event, but you will still be eligible for the one-night, up to $125 hotel reimbursement if staying at a nearby hotel of your choice. 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.
