Wisconsin Foster & Adoptive
Parent Association, Inc.
Achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families
WFAPA provides a variety of training options to guide adoptive, foster, and kinship families, child welfare professionals, and child advocates.
WFAPA's Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference
October 9-11, 2026 in Rothschild, WI
Our conference is tailored for parents, caregivers, business professionals, teachers, law enforcement officers, child welfare advocates, correctional and social workers, and many other individuals committed to supporting children. If you are looking for guidance, support, and to enhance your knowledge and skills, this confertence is for you!
Virtual Trainings
Check out our upcoming webinars on topics in child welfare, including webinars for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, and individuals with lived experiences, as well as professional resources.
Recorded Webinars
Explore training sessions on parenting, adoption assistance, adoption practice, advocacy, and more.
Customized Trainings
Learn about customizable training options created specially for your family or organization.
Other Events & Trainings
Other exciting workshops and events popping up across Wisconsin!
Navigating Legal Procedures for Minor Guardianships and Delegation of Parental Powers
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is pleased to offer this free upcoming webinar training for relative/like-kin caregivers of children, foster and adoptive parents, and professionals.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM CEUs: 1.5 Training Credits
Presented by: Bridget Mauerman, director of the Wisconsin Children’s Court Improvement Program (CCIP) & Christina Tenuta, family law attorney with the Wisconsin Children’s Court Improvement Program (CCIP)
Licensed foster parents will receive 1.5 training credits for participation in the webinar. Each individual participant must register separately to receive credit. For additional information please click the button below or contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org or 1-800-762-8063.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: The Courage+ Approach
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center is pleased to offer this free upcoming webinar training for relative/like-kin caregivers of children, foster and adoptive parents, and professionals.
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM CEUs: 1.5 Training Credits
Presented by: Alisha Hart, Associate Director of Programming for Courage+ & Brad Schlaikowski, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Courage+
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Licensed foster parents will receive 1.5 training credits for participation in the webinar. Each individual participant must register separately to receive credit. For additional information please click the button below or contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org or 1-800-762-8063.