As our Course Descriptions indicate, Children and Families First has developed a series of small-group workshops that (in conjunction with the home study process) meet all requirements of the State of Wisconsin. However, there are other Wisconsin agencies and online sites that also offer seminars for pre-adoptive parents. A selection of these classes are listed below.

If you are a client of Children and Families First and want to use one or more of these classes instead of attending CFF seminars, please check with your social worker to confirm how the class(es) fit into the required curriculum.

Also, please note that these classes are NOT free of charge for CFF clients. For details about fees, class content, scheduling, location, and/or how to register, please contact the organization offering the class. Class schedule and fees are subject to change by the sponsoring location; contact them to confirm details.


Meriter Hospital Community Education


Various classes are offered that might be of interest to pre-adoptive families. Please note that these classes have not necessarily been designed with adoptive families in mind, so if you have questions about the applicability of a particular class, please contact Meriter. Visit Meriter Hospital's website for details and to register for classes. Some topics that might be of interest include:


Ray W. Kinney, Waukesha Clinic of Cornerstone Counseling Services


Cornerstone Clinic offers education and services for adopting families through its Attachment and Adoption center at its Ray W. Kinney, Waukesha Clinic.

Call the clinic at (262)542-3255, or visit their website for more information.

Catholic Charities


Catholic Charities offers a variety of classes through its' adoptive Parent Training Program. Follow this link to find out more about Summer Classes offered. Classes Take place at the Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Road, Madison. To register or for more information contact Amy Steuer (608) 833-4800 ext. 122 or email at postadoption@ccmadison.org

Bethany Christian Services


Visit Bethany Christian Services' Educational Programs page for more information about adoption programs offered.

For more information contact Bethany Christian Services at (262) 547-6557 or 1(800)551-0505 or email at gchesner@bethany.org

Family Resource Center - Adoption resources of Wisconsin


Class offered by the Family Resource Center are not necessarily designed to meet Wisconsin's pre-adoptive reqirements but topics like "Parenting With Love & Logic" and "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" can be very useful for adoptive and pre-adoptive parents.

Visit their calendar of upcoming events to see what classes they have to offer

Contact Adoption Resources Resources at (414)475-1246

Adoption Learning Partners


Adoption Learning Centers offers a variety of online classes. Visit their site for more information.

Heart of the Matter Seminars


Heart of the Matter Seminars offers a wide range of online, and DVD adoption courses. Visit their website for more information.