Wisconsin Family Ties

Wisconsin Family Ties Supporting families & changing lives by improving children's mental health. Our staff are located regionally throughout the state.
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Providing support, education, training and advocacy regarding children experiencing social, emotional, behavioral and mental health problems.

Today we celebrate the strength, compassion, and leadership of women everywhere. 💜 As a proudly women-run organization, ...
03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, compassion, and leadership of women everywhere. 💜

As a proudly women-run organization, Wisconsin Family Ties is honored to be powered by an incredible team made up predominantly of women — women who lead with empathy, advocate fiercely for families, and work every day to uplift children and caregivers across our communities.

On this International Women’s Day, we want to recognize:
✨ The women on our dedicated staff
✨ The women serving on our board
✨ The women and caregivers we support
✨ And the many women connected to and advancing our mission

Your resilience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment inspire us every single day. Thank you for the impact you make in families, schools, and communities throughout Wisconsin.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💐

Consider making a donation to our organization: https://www.wifamilyties.org/?form=donate

📣 Webinar Rescheduled: Building Your Village with Dr. KayLa Allen Young We want to let our community know that our webin...
03/06/2026

📣 Webinar Rescheduled: Building Your Village with Dr. KayLa Allen Young

We want to let our community know that our webinar with Dr. KayLa Allen Young, originally scheduled for March 5, has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused and truly appreciate your understanding. We’re excited to still have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Young and share this important conversation with you!

👉 Register now to save your spot:
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Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you there! 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible team that makes our work possible. 💙 On National Employee Appreciation Day, Wisconsin ...
03/06/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible team that makes our work possible. 💙

On National Employee Appreciation Day, Wisconsin Family Ties is proud to recognize our amazing staff—especially our Parent Peer Specialists, who show up every day to support, guide, and empower families across Wisconsin. Your compassion, lived experience, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

We’re also deeply grateful for our stellar administrative team who work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly and make our mission possible.

To our entire staff: thank you for your hard work, heart, and commitment to Wisconsin families. We appreciate you today and every day! 🌟

If you believe in the work our team does and the families we serve, please consider donating to support our mission. Every contribution helps us continue providing vital support, resources, and connection to families across Wisconsin. 💙

DONATE NOW: https://www.wifamilyties.org/donate/?form=donate

There’s still time! ⏰ The clock is ticking on The Big Share 2026, and you can support Wisconsin Family Ties until 11:59 ...
03/03/2026

There’s still time! ⏰

The clock is ticking on The Big Share 2026, and you can support Wisconsin Family Ties until 11:59 PM tonight!

If Wisconsin Family Ties — or the Children Come First Conference — has ever made a positive difference in your life, now is the time to give back. Your gift helps us continue empowering families, supporting youth, and building stronger communities across Wisconsin.

DONATE NOW: https://www.thebigshare.org/organizations/wisconsinfamilytiesorg

Every dollar helps. Every donation matters. 💙

Make your gift before midnight and be part of something powerful!

🚨 It’s 6:00 PM — Super Power Hour is LIVE! 🚨 From 6–7 PM, Wisconsin Family Ties has the chance to win $2,000 in bonus fu...
03/03/2026

🚨 It’s 6:00 PM — Super Power Hour is LIVE! 🚨

From 6–7 PM, Wisconsin Family Ties has the chance to win $2,000 in bonus funding during The Big Share 2026! The organization with the most donors and the one that raises the most during this hour each win $2,000 — and every single gift counts.

If you’ve ever felt supported by Wisconsin Family Ties…
If you believe families deserve strong support systems…

Now is the moment to give.

DONATE NOW: https://www.thebigshare.org/organizations/wisconsinfamilytiesorg

Federal funding cuts are impacting organizations like ours. Your gift — $5, $25, $100 — helps us continue walking alongside children with challenges and the families who love them.

⏰ The clock is ticking. This hour matters.

Donate now and help us make this our most powerful hour yet! 💙

Wisconsin Family Ties invites you to join us for our next Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience webin...
03/02/2026

Wisconsin Family Ties invites you to join us for our next Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience webinar:

Building Your Village: Creating Empowering Communities for Children and Families

📅 March 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM CST
💻 Live on Microsoft Teams
🎟️ FREE & open to all

REGISTER NOW: b5f4d67f-d657-4be9-b683-feb88cd54110@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b5f4d67f-d657-4be9-b683-feb88cd54110@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7

This month, we’re honored to welcome Dr. KayLa N. Allen-Young, founder of Dear Mixed Girl and a nationally recognized voice on identity development, belonging, and inclusion.

Families are not meant to navigate identity, growth, and belonging alone. In this powerful final session, we’ll explore how caregivers, extended family, trusted adults, schools, and community partners can come together to create environments where children feel safe, seen, and empowered.

✨ What You’ll Gain:
✔ Why a strong support system matters
✔ How to identify who belongs in your child’s “village”
✔ Tools to strengthen trust, communication & shared responsibility
✔ Practical strategies you can use right away
✔ Ways to build inclusive, nurturing environments rooted in empathy and belonging

New This Month!
Certificates of Attendance are available for purchase for this session. You may purchase before or after the webinar, and certificates will be emailed following the event.
Purchase here: https://buy.stripe.com/4gM3cw7MFabI90hg2E77O00

This session brings together identity development, emotional intelligence, and cultural proficiency — leaving families feeling equipped, encouraged, and confident.

Join us and take the next step in building your village. 💚

Wisconsin Family Ties is excited to share that we’re participating in The Big Share 2026 hosted by Community Shares of W...
02/28/2026

Wisconsin Family Ties is excited to share that we’re participating in The Big Share 2026 hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin! 💙

The Big Share is a 36-hour online day of giving featuring nonprofits across the state. Giving begins Monday, March 2 at 6:00 PM and continues through Tuesday, March 3 at 11:59 PM — and the donation portal is open now, so you don’t have to wait to make your impact!

DONATE NOW:https://www.thebigshare.org/organizations/wisconsinfamilytiesorg

Like many nonprofits, we urgently need community support to sustain our programs for children and families across Wisconsin. Every dollar makes a difference and helps us continue providing education, advocacy, and support to families navigating children’s mental health and special education systems.

Make your gift today and invest in families who need it most. Together, we can make this Big Share truly powerful. 💫

📣 Join us tomorrow for a FREE live webinar designed to give parents real tools for real-life challenges! Parenting Webin...
02/18/2026

📣 Join us tomorrow for a FREE live webinar designed to give parents real tools for real-life challenges!

Parenting Webinar – No More Guessing Games: Clear Steps to Handle Meltdowns with Compassion
🗓 February 18, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM CST
💻 Live on Microsoft Teams

As part of our Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience series, this session will help caregivers understand what’s underneath big behaviors and respond with calm, confidence, and connection.

We’re excited to welcome special guest speaker Megan Hamm LPC-S, RPT, owner of Time For A Change Counseling, LLC. With over 18 years of experience, Megan will share clear, practical strategies you can start using right away.

✨ Walk away with tools to reduce escalation, strengthen connection, and bring more calm into your home.

👉 Register Now: 5fed8602-d27d-4fb0-a5ef-3c938090bccb@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5fed8602-d27d-4fb0-a5ef-3c938090bccb@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7

📣 Join us TOMORROW for our Empowered Families webinar! Wisconsin Family Ties invites clinicians and community partners t...
02/10/2026

📣 Join us TOMORROW for our Empowered Families webinar!

Wisconsin Family Ties invites clinicians and community partners to a special session in our FREE monthly webinar series, Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience:

Clinicians Webinar – From Conflict to Collaboration: Making Parents True Partners in Treatment
February 11, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM CST
Live on Microsoft Teams

We’re honored to welcome Megan Hamm LPC-S, RPT, owner of Time For A Change Counseling, LLC. With over 18 years of experience and specialized training in trauma and attachment, Megan will share practical, trauma-informed strategies to help clinicians navigate hard conversations, build trust with parents, and create true collaborative partnerships.

Participants will leave with real-world tools and language they can use right away. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your work with children and families!

Register Now: 09de367f-3791-4a34-a117-84fce0d007a2@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/09de367f-3791-4a34-a117-84fce0d007a2@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7

🌟 Empowered Families Webinar Series – February Sessions 🌟 Wisconsin Family Ties is proud to invite you to our FREE Febru...
02/03/2026

🌟 Empowered Families Webinar Series – February Sessions 🌟

Wisconsin Family Ties is proud to invite you to our FREE February webinars in the Empowered Families: Tools for Mental Health & Resilience series! These virtual sessions are designed to strengthen families through education, connection, and practical support.

We’re honored to partner with Megan M. Hamm, Ed.S, LPC-S, RPT, owner of Time For A Change Counseling, LLC and a trusted expert in child behavior, trauma, and attachment. Megan brings over 18 years of experience supporting families, clinicians, and caregivers with compassionate, evidence-based strategies.

📌 For Clinicians
From Conflict to Collaboration: Making Parents True Partners in Treatment
🗓 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM (CST)
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams
💲 FREE

Register Now: 09de367f-3791-4a34-a117-84fce0d007a2@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/09de367f-3791-4a34-a117-84fce0d007a2@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7

📌 For Parents & Caregivers
No More Guessing Games: Clear Steps to Handle Meltdowns with Compassion
🗓 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM (CST)
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams
💲 FREE

Register Now: 5fed8602-d27d-4fb0-a5ef-3c938090bccb@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5fed8602-d27d-4fb0-a5ef-3c938090bccb@4fd77dc6-536f-4847-9562-b7baca83cfc7

✨ Whether you’re a professional or a caregiver, these sessions offer practical tools, compassionate guidance, and real-world strategies you can use right away.

👉 Register today and help us spread the word by sharing with your networks!

Wisconsin Family Ties is inviting passionate, community-minded individuals to consider joining our Board of Directors. 💙...
01/26/2026

Wisconsin Family Ties is inviting passionate, community-minded individuals to consider joining our Board of Directors. 💙

Serving on our board is a meaningful way to support children, youth, and families across Wisconsin while helping guide our mission and strengthen our impact. Individuals with experience serving on a nonprofit or organizational board should consider connecting. We are interested in individuals eager to share their leadership, insight, and commitment to family-driven care.

If this opportunity speaks to you—or someone you know—we’d love to connect. Learn more or express interest by emailing board@wifamilyties.org.

Together, we can continue building strong, family-driven systems of care across Wisconsin.

Address

200 E. Verona Avenue #1008
Madison, WI
53593

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16082676800

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