April 2018 Newsletter 

Please e-mail Pam at ironkids@hotmail.com 
                    For a printable version of this newsletter.
                   With your activities and events!
Also check out 
WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter – May: Mental Health, June: ADD/ADHD
Family Voices  -FACT sheets on ever thing you need to understand: CCOP/Waivers/Denials and more!              
                                                                                          http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com  
Down Syndrome Statewide calendar of events!          https://www.dsaw.org/statewide-events               
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Online Database:  www.mch-hotlines.org/wisconsin-first-step
NAMI  calendar for Mental Health, Networking,  AODA, NA and Clubhouse Opportunities and Resources:
                                                                                          http://namiportagewoodcounties.org/Events/Calendar.html 
2-1-1 Your local United Way Website!
                                                      Empower yourself with information, resources and personal connections!  
                                               Please go to the PIER Calendar Tabs for more information on Trainings / Activities!                       

         Trainings and Workshops
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se check out the Original Calendar for updated listings of events!

4/5 Autism Society of Central Wisconsin
3 Keys to minimize meltdowns,r:
•What is Autism? 
•What happens in autism that these individuals don’t follow the usual pathway of natural childhood development?
•How you can raise your awareness of autism to make you a better parent, teacher, coworker, and community member.
•How the Davis Autism Approach can help Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
6:30 PM.  St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau,
Mike Johnson, ASCW    715-359-0886  autismsocietycw@gmail.com
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4/10 Pam's Blu Play Tuesday! Wisconsin Rapids 9:15 to 11:15   Free Coffee and Play-  For our families with children who have special needs!
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4/10  2018 Brain Conference: Resilience Champions: Responding to the Complexity of Families ~ https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=19890
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ~ Eau Claire
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4/10 Bornlearning academy – Engaging Parents to Boost School Readiness!  For Parent's, Guardian of a child Birth to 4    Tuesdays for 6 weeks!  Wis Rapids  FREE DINNER - FREE CHILDCARE - GIVEAWAYS Six week workshop
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4/13  Early Brain and Child Development, Specific to Children with Trauma
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4/12  Advocacy For Change -Madison
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com/trainings/afc/
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4/13  Early Brain and Child Development, Specific to Children with Trauma –
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4/19-21 Autism Society of Wisconsin's Annual Conference Attendees leave the conference with an understanding of strategies, resources and services that serve to improve the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum.   Wis Dells  https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/29th-Annual-Conference
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4/19  Meet & Greet Families of Kids with Hearing Loss – All Ages & Stages
Stevens Point Children’s Museum, Free evert for families.  5:30 to 7:30  RSVP Pam Jinsky, Parent  715-563-2716   pamelajinsky@gmail.com
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4/ 22  Rescheduled  due to SNOW!!!!!
     Sam's Blu Play Sunday! 5:30 – 7:00 PM  Free Pizza - Free play ~ Sponsored by: Central Wisconsin Autism Support!
Open only to our families w/ special needs individuals. This is our Last Blu Play Sunday until September!
Shopko Plaza Mall -Wis Rapids
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4/24  Experience Dyslexia: A Learning Disabilities Simulation,  Eau Claire
6-8 pm Registration required (715) 598-4986  cdcuwd@gmail.com
www.wicdc.org   
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5/3 & 4 Circles of Life - Appleton
http://www.circlesoflifeconference.com/
​Understanding of everything you need to know about from networking,  Waivers, Community-State Resources and success in education.
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5/8 TIG SUMMIT - MENTAL HEALTH AND TRANSITION ​Information and tools for educators, parents, agency providers and youth to build effective transition plans for students with mental health needs. Madison Pam Jenson - 608-921-1400   pam.jenson@cesa2.org​Registration: https://www.witig.org/event-details.html?id=4283
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5/9   “We Are…”    Discover the Truth about MENTAL HEALTH!
FREE ~ FOOD & REFRESHMENTS!!!
5/9   McMillan Library, Wisc. Rapids
5/10  Portage County Library
5:30-7:30     HOPE BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION!
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5/15  Trauma and the Developing Brain
Presented by:  Dr. Kristin Iniguez,   
Streitel Conference Center Marshfield
6:30pm-8:30pm  Free! 
Understand how Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, Toxic Stress are serious childhood traumas that can permanently impact a person’s life. 
Register  715-423-4114 or 800-628-8534 or info@childcaring.org
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5/18 Advances in Epilepsy Treatment Conference- Marshfield 
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5/21 Attuned & Responsive Parenting:
A Trauma Responsive Guide for Adoptive & Foster Parents Marshfield
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5/22  Employment First Conference -
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6/11-13 Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
http://wiaimh.org/conference?
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6/13 -   Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
Riverblock in Wisconsin Rapids and Cornerstone in Marshfield.
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6/19-20, Supporting Autistic Thinking Style     920-236-0567   sjaeckel@cesa6.com
http://calendar.wspei.org/index.php?view=CalendarView
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6/20 to 22  Northwoods Coalition Annual Meeting and Training and Ethics Preconference Stevens Point,
6 hour Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
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6/26-28 S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Training
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=19890
Portage, WI
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7/15 to 20 The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities, July 15-20.  Application before April 2, 2018
http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/wisconsin-youth-leadership-forum/
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7/23-25  Best Practices in Inclusive Education  
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7/31  Collaborative & Proactive Solutions:  Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavior Challenges          Appleton         (Including, High Functioning Autism, Anxiety, PDD-nos, ADHD, Autism, Social Skill Deficits, Behavioral Issues & More!) Behavior, Cognitive Skills, Social & Emotional Control, and Problem Solving 
Speaker: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
http://aepconnections.com/conferences-registration/
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10/29-30 Self Determination Conference
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11/12 & 13  Children Come First Conference - "Collaboration"  Understand the well-being of children and youth with social, emotional  or behavioral challenges!
                     Ross Greene Ph.D   
                      The kids we lose 
Wis Dells - Glacier Canyon Lodge
Also exclusive workshop for youth (12 to 26)  who identify as having Mental Health or substance abuse challenges.
Alison 626-617- 6775  alisonwifamilyties.org
www.ccfconference.org
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​FYI - From Christine! If you are traveling with a person with special needs, call TSA Cares. Dial 855-787-2227 three days before your departure. They will arrange a stress-free security check for you.
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Wisconsin FACETS Phone Trainings
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 Contact –  Sandra- (877) 374-0511 or 
              smcfarland@wifacets.org.       
              www.wifacets.org
              http://www.wifacets.org/events
              12-1:00 Phone/Webinars
                 (Telephone Workshop) 

4/5 Pasos hacia el Éxito: Comuni­cación con la Escuela de su Hijo
Latino Autism Support Group
Contact: Nelsinia Ramos, WI FACETS
                            (414) 374-4645

4/9 WSEMS: Friendly & Productive
​          IEPs
4/10 Positive Behavior Intervention
​          Support (PBIS)
4/12 Preschool Options
          (Birth to 3 Transition) 

4/17 Self-Advocacy Workshop:
​          Employment Panel  6-8 pm
          Location: WI FACETS office

4/18 Determining Eligibility for
​         Orthopedic Impairment (OI)

4/25 School Mental Health Framework:
​        What Parents Need to Know  

​4/25 Self-Advocacy Spotlight
        6-8 pm Location: WI FACETS office

5/1 Getting and Keeping Your First Job 

4/28 Latino Autism Support Group
         Location: WI FAC. 231
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​Disclaimer: These activities and information in this document are not sponsored nor endorsed by the agency, organization or school district sharing forward this information. Neither do they assume responsibility for the conduct during or safety of the activities. The above (or forwarding party) shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

             Activities      
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emember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  
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Special Needs Summer Camps in Wisconsin
http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Wisconsin/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml

​Also take a look at: at: http://www.broadscope.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Camps-2016.pdf
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4/8 Annual Bowl for Autism FundraiserDale's Weston Lanes
1-5 pm  Mike Johnson, ASCW    715-359-0886  autismsocietycw@gmail.com
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4/14 Marshfield Children’s Festival – Marshfield High School.   “Fun on the Farm.”
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4/14 5K Run/Walk & Casino Night
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Casino Night - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Lancaster  Run, stroll and roll to bring awareness to epilepsy and hope for a cure!  Moms on a Mission are hosting a walk/run on Saturday from 8 to 11 am in beautiful Lancaster, Wisconsin and will follow it up with a Casino night from 7 to 11 pm. These determined moms want to help their own kids with epilepsy and all kids who deal with seizures and epilepsy in their formative years..  Proceeds support the Epilepsy Foundation Research Challenge which helps bring new therapies to market sooner. Register today at www.lancasterepilepsywalk.com.
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4/21 Children's Festival - Wis Rapids- 10-3pm  Lincoln High School Gym!
Theme~ The Zoo!
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4/21 Special Needs Resource Fair, St Lukes Catholic Church -  18000 w. Greenfield Ave. Brookfield  10 to 1 pm http://www.stlukebrookfield.org/special-needs-resource-fair
Easter seals  & Over 30 organizations
Speakers - Sure to Inspire!
 *Damian Buchman “The Thrill of Victory”   *Chad Murphy-Price “Networking for Success”
*Andrew Gerbitz of Andrew’s Voice & DSAW  “Creating Your Personal Road Map"
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4/22-18  Youth Volleyball Camp
This co-ed camp is for grades 3-6. Learn the FUNdamentals with Columbus Volleyball Coach, Kat Egle!
Mon & Wed // 6:30-8pm
https://ce.uwc.edu/marshfield/catalog/kids-volleyball/5411
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4/29 Bowl For Epilepsy12:00-3:30 pm Schwoegler's Lanes​  Madison, at www.bowlforepilepsy.com​  (800) 693-2287   
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4/30 to5/4   Just for Kids Theatre
Sing, Act, Dance & be merry in this fun one-week theatre camp for youth ages 7-12!   Performances: May 4, 7:30 pm & May 5, 2:00 pm
https://ce.uwc.edu/marshfield/catalog/just-for-kids-theatre-jack-the-beanstalk-ages-7-12/5415
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5/5   10th Annual JigsawRun, a 6k fun run!  Friendly competitive charity run for benefit of the greater Autism community in central Wisconsin. The Jigsaw Run has been held annually in May, since 2009, at South Wood County Park in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin.  This year will benefit Camp AweSome
https://www.facebook.com/events/1531611923622726/
Starts: 9 AM · South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha
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5/5  Tid Bit Luncheon 190 Hoover Avenue, Plover, WI  (Woodlands Church)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets: $15 each or 2/$25 Benefitting ROCC Point~ a mental health drop-in center located in Stevens Point. Theme is “comfort food”. Enjoy a  variety of appetizers, soups and desserts.   Craft vendors & silent auction.
Call Robyn at 715-344-4210, ext. 228 to reserve your tickets! A MILC event!
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5/9   “We Are…”    Join us for an amazing evening discovering what “We Are”, from artists and musicians, to poets and film makers, to teachers and advocates and athletes. Our Human Library will allow you to network, socialize, learn and have fun!
DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH! Events to be announced FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS!!!
5/9   McMillan Library, Wisc. Rapids
5/10  Portage County Library
Time: 5:30-7:30 both locations
For more information or To request an interpreter, SSP for deaf-blind, by April 1st, contact Robyn at 1-800-382-8484, ext 228.
    HOPE BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION!
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5/18 Advances in Epilepsy Treatment Conference- Marshfield  608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287
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5/26 - Golf Outing -Optimists will be hosting a golf scramble with a shotgun start at Bullseye with the local Boys and Girls Club - find them on FB for more info to come!
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6/8-10 Bluegrass at the Lake -Lake Wazeecha - Red Sands Beach enclosed Shelter. Friday  $15  3-11pm  Saturday $20  11 to 11pm  Both days  $30.  Fundraiser for MDA!
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9/14-17 Adults with Epilepsy Retreat Rosholt http://epilepsywisconsin.org 608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287
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9/23 Down Syndrome Awareness Walk  Milwaukee County Zoo. Theme: Mardi-Gras! Wear your masks, tutus, and crazy costumes! Music, carnival games, statewide resource booths, the 21 Showcase, Chromosome Wall of Fame featuring YOUR loved one, personalized team posters and t-shirts, amazing prizes, and MORE!

Visit  www.dsaw.org/ZooWalk for the latest details.
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8/5-10 Camp phoenix Children’s Summer Camp  608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287  http://epilepsywisconsin.org
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8/18 Run Your Nutz off – 2mile run/walk & 5 mile run! Hosted by Nutz Deep II    809 S Central Ave, Msfld     https://www.facebook.com/events/1805719356396050/?active_tab=discussion\\
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8/18 Family Fun Fest - 9-3pm Dexter Park   Car/Truck/Tractor/
Motorcycle Show  Vendors & Crafters/Fun for Kids.  Entertainment! Raffle/Silent Auction
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8/19 Family Fun Fest Continues! Jeremiah's Crossing - Hwy X Babcock - Come and see what we're all about!  Student Rid-a-Thon  BBQ Cook-off (All invited to enter)  Fun for Kids/Entertainment  Raffle/Silent Auction
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12/1 Mane Event ~ Winters Gala  5-10 PM  Sit-down-dinner/Live Music   Raffle/Live Auction.  Kick off the Holiday season in style! A Jeremiah's Crossing Event and Fundraiser!
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Sky Zone's  Sensory Morning -events 2nd & 4th Sunday morning of each month from 9:30-11:30am.
Sky Zone Appleton, WI will turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of their jumpers. The event is held outside of general public hours, when children & adults with special needs and their siblings, family & friends are all welcome to come jump! They will make every effort to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs (they even have a wheelchair lift).
The price to jump anytime during the two-hour session is $10 (+$2 for reusable Sky Socks if you don't already have a pair).
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Down Syndrome of Central Wisconsinhttps://www.dsaw.org/central
4/19 Mom's Coffee Date at Vino Latte in Wausau
5/7 Mom's Coffee Date at Vino Latte in Weston!
7/21Pool Party
9/29 DSAW-Central WI Awareness Walk t Doepke Park Wausau
Montana Melin Foundation: assistance with medical hardships for children with Down syndrome and their family!
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Sibling Summer Programs 2018
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef3emc2kb8be0590&llr=jsctvmcab

7/23-27 SibDays of Summer   - ages 6-12 - Plamann Park just north of Appleton from 10 am - 3 pm daily.  Games, outdoor activities, swimming and making friends.  Only for kids who have siblings with special needs, this camp also helps kids discover skills, character traits and courage they didn't know they had.  Kids just think it is a lot of fun!  2018 Theme: Sibs of Tomorrow!  $150/child  Enroll by June 1.

8/9-12 and 8/16-19 Sib Camp  - ages 9-16 - Ultimate adventure.  4 days, 3 nights in Door County hiking, biking and camping.  Guided by experienced Door County Adventure Center staff certified in education, ropes course, kayak, lifeguard, CPR and first aid.  Siblings get to kick back and experience the freedom and thrill of adventure while sharing a great time with other sibs who "get it".  
Two sessions offered this year
Ages 9-11  Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)  August 9-12 $300/camper
Ages 12-16 Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)   August 16-19 $300/camper Enroll by May 1.

Teen siblings (ages 13 and older) may apply for the Teen Sib Leadership Award presented to teen sibs who are eager for a challenge and have a heart for serving others.  Award winners (both new and previously awarded) win the opportunity (at no charge) to participate in the Teen Leadership Day on June 21. Teens who participated in Teen Leadership Day last year are encouraged to participate again to learn NEW and even more fun skills. FREE to award winners and alumni of Teen Sib Leadership Day
The day includes team building, developing communication skills, trust and respect, problems solving and other leadership skills....all while having fun and making new friends.  Application due by May 1.
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                     Attention:
           Caregivers & Providers! 
Within every neighborhood there are individuals that need help. Check out this flexible opportunity in which you as a provider can help and elderly or individual get up in the morning and get out to work, school or be involved in their community!  Perhaps it would be helping that family caregiver get a break, to do household tasks, work, run errands and / or Oh My Gosh ~ go for a walk!  You set your time/travel/cliental/wage!
 Please share forward to others you may know that are caregivers or providers! 

Family Care Givers - check out to find a provider that can help you out!
         www.respitecarewi.org

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           Featured  Opportunities~
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4/12  Advocacy For Change -Madison - Learn how to work to make systems aware of what is working and not working!
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com/trainings/afc/
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​5/3 & 4 ​Circles of Life - Appleton
http://www.circlesoflifeconference.com
If you only ever attend one conference to learn about supporting child/youth and Adults..  ATTEND THIS!!!
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       Children's Festivals
​4/7 Blue Ribbon Kids Day  (8:30am - 12:30pm) Parkside School, Wautoma 

4/7  Wausau Children’s Festival  (9:00am - 3:00pm) East Gate Hall, Marathon Park, Wausau

​4/17 Marshfield Children’s Festival   (9:30am - 1:30pm) Marshfield High School

4/14 Merrill Children’s Festival   Sat., April 14 (10:00am - 2:00pm) MARC, Merrill

​4/21  Marquette County Children’s Festival (10:00am-1:00pm) Montello High School

​4/21 WI Rapids Children’s Festival Sat.,  (10:00am-3:00pm) Lincoln High School

4/28  Adams Co. Children’s Festival    Sat.,  (10:00am-2:00pm) Adams Friendship High School

5/19 Stand for Children Day  Antigo

​9/22 Clark County Family Fun Festival   Greenwood High School
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             Attention:
   Caregivers & Providers! 
Within every neighborhood there are individuals that need help. Check out this flexible opportunity in which you as a provider can help and elderly or individual get up in the morning and get out to work, school or be involved in their community!  Perhaps it would be helping that family caregiver get a break, to do household tasks, work, run errands and / or oh my Gosh ~ go for a walk!  You set your time/travel/
cliental/wage! Please share forward to others you may know that are caregivers or providers! 

Family Care Givers - check out to find a provider that can help you out!
         www.respitecarewi.org
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    Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!***Registration required http://cclse.org/post-adoption/
 
Wausau & Surrounding Area:
Dory  dmarshall@cclse.org or 715.849.3311 x 1728. 
 
4/17 Moms, Mexican & Los Mezcales
Los Mezcales, Merrill 6:30
Mom's Night Out for foster and adoptive moms can get together to connect & socialize.
 
5/3 It's a Pallet Party!  6:00-8:00 pm
Blu Play Café, Wisconsin Rapids
Foster, pre-adoptive, and adoptive moms $5
 
5/7 Moms, Mexican, & El Jovenaso*  6:30 pm El Jovenaso, Medford
Mom's Night Out for foster and adoptive moms can get together to connect & socialize.
 
5/21 Attuned & Responsive Parenting: A Trauma-Responsive Guide for Foster/Adoptive Parents+  5:00-7:30 
Froehlke Auditorium - Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield  Explore ways to positively influence success at home and school by responding to children through a culturally and developmentally sensitive lens. Understand how young developing brains are affected by disruptions in healthy attachment, buffering of adversities and poor caregiving. And why well-meaning strategies we use with some children may not always work and may re-traumatize children. FREE  Childcare is available upon request. Subs, chips, and drinks will be provided at 5:00 pm with the workshop beginning at 5:30 pm. 
 
6/11 Moms, Mexican, & Casa Mexicana 6:30 Casa Mexicana, Rhinelander
Mom's Night Out for foster and adoptive moms can get together to connect & socialize.

6/22 Kids Play Day at KASH Park+ 11:00 am - 1:00 KASH Park, Stevens Point  Meet and play with other foster and adoptive parents and their kiddos. (Please pack your own lunch but freeze pops will be provided.)
 
6/29 Take Me Out to the Ball Park!+  6:30 pm  Athletic Park, Wausau
For foster and adoptive dads and their kiddos. Join us for an evening of baseball, food, and fireworks. Gates open at 5:35 pm and game starts at 6:35 pm! Registration includes PAID admission to the game, hot dog or brat and soda, a Woodchucks baseball cap, PLUS fireworks after the game! Advance registration is required due to limited availability of tickets.
 
Eau Claire & Surrounding Area
Anne Rozeboom  rozeboom@cclse.org or 715.832.6644 x 1520. 
 
4/2 Mom's Coffee Mug Painting+ 
10:30 am-12:30 pm Craving Canvas and Ceramic Studio, EC   We will be decorating coffee mugs! Free
 
4/10 Birth Parent Get-Togethers: Eau Claire  6:00 pm  & 6/12 6:00 pm
April: Catholic Charities, June: Phoenix Park,
 
4/18 Popcorn & a Movie: First Person Plural+  6:30 pm Woodland Theatre, Davies Center, UWEC
"First Person Plural' is a personal and moving documentary that follows the life of a Korean born, adopted daughter of an American family.
 
4/19 Trust-Based Parenting Lunchtime Discussion Group*:  5:00 pm Java Vino

5/17, & 6/21 12:00-1:00 pm
Five & Two Cafe at Down to Earth Garden Center, Eau Claire
Connect monthly with others implementing relationship-based caregiving. New friends always welcome!  
 
5/3 Artistic Night Out for Moms
5:30-7:30 pm Blue Canvas Art Studio, Eau Claire  Say "hello" to some self care through art and connection! $15
 
5/4 Family Yoga Class+ 5:30-6:30 pm   Prajna, Eau Claire  Come learn a variety of yoga poses that challenge your flexibility and strength in a fun, family-friendly class with the cost covered by CCPARC. Ages 4+ and all levels welcome!
 
5/5  International Adoption & Searching for Siblings: Our Personal Journey+   10:00-11:30 am   Chippewa Falls  Come hear Jennifer Doering's personal story of how her family decided upon an international adoption, and then experienced highs, lows and very unexpected turns along the way.
 
6/2  The Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Program: Info, Q & A, & More+
10:30 am-12:00 pm, Eau Claire  Interested in learning about the Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Program?
 
6/2  Adoptive Family Portrait Sessions
5:00-8:00 pm   Dotty's Simply You, Fall Creek  $40,
 
6/5 Dad's Night Out+  7:00 pm   Buffalo Wild Wings, Eau Claire  Free appetizers and fun conversation.
 
7/15 Family Pool Party+  6:00-8:00 pm  Fairfax Pool, Eau Claire  Make a splash with free entrance to the Fairfax outdoor pool for foster and adoptive families - a favorite annual get-together with the pool reserved just for our group! Adults must accompany children. The concession stand will be open.  

 La Crosse & Surrounding Area
Magen mduffy@cclse.org or 608.782.0710 x 1223.

4/3 Building Positive IEP Partnerships
6:00-7:30 pm CESA #4, West Salem
Come learn about how the IEP process works and how schools and families can best work together during this sometimes difficult process to navigate through.
 
4/9 Mom's Night Out: La Crosse Area*
6:00-7:30 pm   Perkins, Onalaska
Registrants cover the cost of their own meal.
 
4/13 Family Bingo & Ice Cream Social+
6:00-7:30 pm  La Crosse Wellness Center  Fun night of ice cream and bingo!  Free! Lots of fun and prizes for all ages!  
 
4/19 Birth Parent Get-Together*
5:00 pm  Java Vino Meet other birth parents, hear their stories, share your own, and feel supported.
 
4/20 Parent/Tot Play Group  9:30-11:30 am   La Crosse Wellness Center
 
5/7 Mom's Night Out: Black River Falls*  6:00-7:30 pm Mr. Pita, Black River Falls  Join us for a time for Moms to get together and meet one another. We will meet up for dinner and great conversation.
 
5/10 Grief & Loss, Let's Talk About It+
6:00-7:30 pm  Onalaska Public Library
Explore ways to create opportunities for adopted children to grieve their losses, learn easy tips to support kids, and also gain confidence in your ability to navigate your family through loss.
 
6/10 Family Fun Pool Party+
5:30-7:30 pm Onalaska Aquatic Center
Calling all foster families, adoptive families and all those who love and support adoption are invited to join us for this fun night. We will have the whole pool and slides all to ourselves. Free + Door prizes throughout the night! 
 
6/15 Summer Splash Play Group+  11:00 am-1:00 pm Copeland Splash Park, La Crosse Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some fun and great conversation!  

6/18 Mom's Night Out: La Crosse Area*  6:00-7:30 pm Grizzly's, La Crosse   We will eat dinner and have great conversation!  
 
6/27 Kids Group+  6:00-7:00 pm Holiday Heights Park, Onalaska
A group for kids ages 5-12 to get to meet other foster and adoptive kids just like them. We will meet up at the park for pizza, games and fun!   
 
*Attendees responsible for the cost of own meal   Free event, please RSVP
 

This newsletter is compiled through a variety of list serves including but not  limited to:

Waismen Center Healthy Ready to Work
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Family Voices of Wisconsin
Tony Evers DPI Connection
Family Assistance Center for Education Training and Support 
             (FACETS)  http://www.wifacets.org
 Public Access to Court  Electronic Records (PACER)
 Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA)
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative  (WSTI) 
             http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Parents
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
DAWN - Disability Awareness Wisconsin Network
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
             http://www.ncset.org/enews/.
Wisconsin Children and Families - WisKids Journal -       
             http://capwiz.com/wccf/mim/signup/.
The Catalyst Centerhttp://hdwg.org/catalyst/.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition  
                http://www.ncset.org/enews/.

WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information
regarding parent leadership and family involvement.

Parent Leadership Hub:http://wispdg.org/pl/e-news.html
 Just in Time Information (JITI):
                                          http://wispdg.org/pl/res_jit.html
Resources: http://www.wispdg.org/pl/resources.html*
Calendar of Events:  http://wispdg.org/int/pl-cal.html
Multi-Media Workshops, Video and Webcasts: 
                                    http://wispdg.org/pl-multi.html
Product Order Form:  http://wispdg.org/pl/Revised_Parent_Leadership_Hub_Order_Form-9-08.pdf
 The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other  community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement.   The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1)  To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of  age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support
professional development experiences
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills
(3) To provide Content  Focused technical assistance concerning family  involvement
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