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!
New Insights and Supports for Transracial Parenting: Launching Our Updated Transracial Parenting Series
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
12:00PM-1:00PM
Free | Registration is limited to 500 participants
Presented by: Isaac Etter, transracial adoptee, social entrepreneur, and founder of Identity and Parenting Different
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Raising a child transracially is a journey that calls for intention, learning, and the right resources. This Lunch and Learn webinar introduces Isaac Etter — transracial adoptee, social entrepreneur, and founder of Identity and Parenting Different — and unveils our newly updated Transracial Parenting Series, now available in Champion Classrooms.
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Isaac brings both lived experience and professional expertise to conversations about raising children who feel seen, heard, and truly valued. During this session, he'll share an overview of his work and introduce the four updated recordings coming to Champion Classrooms: Inside Transracial Adoption, Protective Styling Done Right, Trauma-Informed Parenting in Transracial Families, and Understanding and Supporting Transracial Adoptees.
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Whether you're a foster parent, adoptive parent, or relative caregiver, this webinar is your first look at a
powerful new set of tools designed with your family in mind. ​Licensed foster parents will receive 1.0 training credits for participation in the webinar. Each individual participant must register separately to receive credit.
Questions? Call us at 1-800-762-8063 or email info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.​​
