CHANGING LIVES BY IMPROVING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Wisconsin Family Ties (WFT) is the only statewide, parent-run organization in Wisconsin working with families that include children with social, emotional or behavioral challenges. We walk beside families to provide emotional support while helping to navigate the complex service and treatment systems with which they are involved .
30th Annual Children Come First Conference
The Children Come First Conference is for those caring for, working with, or concerned with the well being of children and youth with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Each year, this conference brings together professionals, educators, and families, with national experts in the field of children’s mental health. The theme for this year’s conference is “Cooperation” and we’re excited to welcome keynote speakers Mona Delahooke & David Romano. Join us November 11th and 12th at Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells — registration is now open on the conference website!
Certified Parent Peer Specialist Training
Applications are now being accepted
for CPPS trainings in Hudson and Beloit!
Trainees must attend ALL SIX sessions to be eligible to take the certification exam.
Applications for the Hudson training must be received by June 24;
applications for the Beloit training must be received by June 26.
To request an application, or for more information, contact Deb Ramacher:
[email protected] / 715-246-4778
“You Can See How She Glows”
A Wisconsin Family Ties parent peer specialist received the following email and photo from a parent, out of the blue. Thank you, Vicki, for letting us know how well Katelyn is doing! It has been almost 2 years since I was a desperate Mom reaching out to you to help...
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