Families Like Mine: Wisconsin Relative Caregivers for Children Conference

Families Like Mine is a statewide conference for relative caregivers who are caring for children both through child welfare and informally. The all-day conference will feature keynote speakers, presentations, breakout workshops, discussion groups and a resource room.

Presentation Topics:

• Legal Options / Kids Matter
• Trauma & Behaviors / Place of Mind

Breakout Sessions:

• Addiction / Beacon Confidential
• Child Mental Health / Rainbow Project
• 7 Generations: A look back at American Indian families / Oneida Nation
• Understanding the Court Process / Children's Court Improvement Project

Attendees will have opportunities to meet and connect with other relative caregivers from throughout the state, as well as collect resources for ongoing support. 

A block of rooms has been reserved for Friday night, June 2, 2023. To reserve a room, call the Tundra Resort directly at 1-877-886-3725. Tell them you are with the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families "Families Like Mine Conference." Rooms are filling fast. Please make your reservation by May 12 to receive the special group rate of $90 for a double queen suite, single occupancy. There is a $10 charge for each additional occupant.

A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available for overnight accommodations Friday night. Please contact LoriAnn at the Coalition for availability at Ldacquisto@coalitionforcyf.org or (414) 475-1246.

Please note- The conference is for adult attendees only. Children (including babies) will not be admitted to the conference. Please arrange for childcare.