Wisconsin Foster & Adoptive
Parent Association, Inc.
WFAPA's
Adoption & Foster Care Conference
If you have been touched by adoption or foster care, you’ll want to attend this conference! Our conference offers a fantastic chance to discover the most recent state updates and to learn about the activities of WFAPA.
Our conference offers a fantastic chance to discover the most recent state updates and to learn about the activities of WFAPA. It is specifically designed to equip and empower caregivers and workers, enhancing their capacity to tackle the challenges associated with fostering and adoption.
Participants will have the chance to reflect on their current perspectives and discover new care strategies. Additionally, they will be able to connect with like-minded individuals from various backgrounds in child protection and out-of-home care.
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Save the date for our 2026 WFAPA
Adoption & Foster Care Conference!
When: October ??-??, 2026
Where: Rothschild, Wisconsin
Who
All adoptive, foster, and kinship parents
Child welfare professionals
Individuals with lived experience with adoption, foster care, and kinship care
Whether you are a foster or adoptive parent seeking support and guidance, a child welfare professional looking to enhance your knowledge and skills, or someone with firsthand experience with the child welfare system, this conference is designed for you.
Registration
In-Person Registration
Member’s Cost $85.00 each *
Non-Member’s Cost: $95.00 each
Virtual Registration
Member’s Cost $65.00 each
Non-Member’s Cost: $75.00 each
* Conference registration covers workshops, access to the hospitality room, and meals on Saturday. A complimentary breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Buffet meals will be available for lunch and during the banquet.
Keynotes and Workshops
All sessions are intentionally designed to inspire, inform, and encourage all members of the adoption and foster care community! Workshops from expert speakers will cover a range of topics, including:
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How To Talk About Suicide
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YADa YADa YADa with Sherry Benson
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Advocating for Foster Care System Improvements in Wisconsin
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SAAN & FASPP - Surviving Allegations of Abuse & Neglect
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International Adoptions & Her Experience Growing Up As An Adopted Child
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The speaker Kacey found
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General Membership Meeting
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Banquet Buffet
Location and Accommodations
Our 2026 WFAPA's Adoption & Foster Care Conference will take place in Rothschild, Wisconsin, at the Holiday Inn & Suites (1000 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild, WI 54474 ).
To book your room request the block for the Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association:
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Reserve online through Holiday Inn.
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Call Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329) or Front desk: 1-715-355-1111
Secure your accommodations early, as availability is limited! The last day to reserve your room is on October 7, 2026.
Exhibit
Would you like to reach an audience of adoption and foster professionals, adoptive, foster, and kinship faamilies, people who experienced foster care or adoption, and other child welfare professionals and advocates?
If so, you should exhibit at our 2026 WFAPA Adoption & Foster Care Conference!
Academic Accreditation
Attendees can earn social work continuing education credits (CEs) for sessions attended.
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What Past Attendees Are Saying
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