The Family Connections Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Colleen Steinbruecker has accepted the position of Executive Director at Family Connections. In this role, Colleen will provide the overall direction and leadership in managing the affairs of our three-county agency. Steinbruecker earned her, Bachelor of the Arts Degree…

Ashleigh Monticello is from Rapid River, a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  She grew up around sports, family, and the outdoors.  Family is Ashleigh’s foundation, and she keeps family very close to her heart.  Ashleigh graduated Cum Laude from Lakeland University in 2016 with her Bachelor of…

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed- households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living. Connections is a program that assists families with their financial needs to pay for the cost of child care. Payments support child care…

We are thankful for you! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! NAEYC Annual Conference – November 8-10 (online) Click HERE for more information and to register! Mindfulness & Me: Yoga with Young Children November 30th from 6:30-8:30 pm Click HERE for more information and to register! Focus on Ethics. The Code and…

FAMILY CONNECTIONS, INC.Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool With an Equity Lens (Facilitated)this online course is offered through NAEYC for either $200 for members or $240 non-members. Must register by October 1st!Wisconsin School Garden Network Bimonthly Open CallsOctober 1, 4pm CT // OnlineJoin colleagues from around the state for a…

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Parent Cafe Workshop Parent Café FlyerDownload Come together virtually to talk, listen, and support others who have similar successes and challenges. July 15th: Understanding My Child’s Emotions. Location: Your home, via Zoom Time 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. Contact Terri Schultz at 920-457-1999 or terris@familyconnectionscc.org for registration info.

The Strengthening Families initiative is a strength-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect. Strengthening Families is a Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) initiative that looks at the evidence to find out what factors really reduce child abuse and neglect. This training makes the connections between the…

Healthcare workers and essential employees are now able to submit a request for care through the department’s updated Child Care Finder. Workers can also proactively view up-to-date availability across the state using the department’s new child care map. More information for providers, essential workers and families can be found on the DCF…

Training & Technical Assistance Training or Technical Consulting/Assistance Examples: Ages & Stages Questionnaire-3 Ages & Stages Questionnaire-SE 2 Art in Action: Tools to Support the Creative Process in Children Practice Based Coaching Developmentally Appropriate Environments S.T.E.M. – Science Technology Engineering and Math Early Literacy Family Engagement: Partnering with Families for…

At a Parent Café event, parents bring their children and enjoy a delicious meal together. After, children will have separate activities set up for them with quality childcare staff, rated by Youngstar to ensure a safe environment. During this time, parents will discuss different parenting topics in groups. Throughout the time…