Family Connections, INC.

APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

APRIL IS FAMILY STRENGTHENING MONTH!

Family Strengthening Month is an annual observance dedicated to highlighting the strengths families draw from to build safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children.



Resources:

CHILD CARE TRAINING NEEDS SURVEY

📢 We want to hear from you! 

Thriving Wisconsin and the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Network invite all child care providers to complete the Child Care Training Needs Survey—a quick, confidential way to share your experiences, preferences, and barriers related to training. Your input will help shape future professional development opportunities across Wisconsin and will be shared with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support statewide planning. The survey takes just 5–10 minutes and is available in English and Spanish.



👉 Child Care Training Needs Survey 

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Join us in celebrating The Week of the Young Child!

The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is a joyful celebration of early learning, young children, and the adults who support them. Through themed days, WOYC highlights the critical role of play, creativity, and collaboration in a child's development.

Drop by Family Connections Monday, April 13th - Thursday, April 16th from 9am - 11am to take part in our Week of the Young Child activities.

Music Monday - April 13th

Tasty Tuesday - April 14th

Work Together Wednesday - April 15th

Artsy Thursday - April 16th

Family Friday - April 17th

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING INFANT/ADULT CPR WITH AED

There are currently no available CPR classes.

If you are looking to get certified, please send a request to gabrielab@familyconnectionscc.org using the Training Request Form below.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS EVENTS

EGGROLL FUNDRAISER

Help us raise funds for our amazing programs and get some delicious food at the same time.

Last day to order: April 17th

Pick-up: April 25th from 2-4pm

2508 S 8th Street, Sheboygan

Call 920-457-1999 or use the order link below to place your order.

Dates:

• April 2 - Understanding & Minimizing Risk
• April 9 - Advocating for Your Child

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Generations

1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth

BODIES AND BOUNDARIES PARENT CAFE

Do you dread talking to your child about sex? Do you want to protect them, but don’t know how to start? Do you want to learn from and talk to other parents? This is the Parent Café Series you don’t want to miss! Join us and our partner, Family Resource Center, for one Café or the whole series!

Includes: FREE family meal and FREE childcare.

(Please note: registration is required for each class—you’ll need to sign up individually for the ones you plan to attend.)

SATURDAY PLAYGROUP

Date: April 11

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Location: Family Connections

2508 S 8th Street

920-457-1999

www.familyconnectionscc.org

2508 S 8th Street

Sheboygan, WI 53081