• Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Red River Zoo – Fargo, ND Saturday, May 17th, 2025,…

  • 5th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K

    Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN
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    We are raising funds for the Back-to-School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. Ways you can help: Run or walk! Show up and learn more about adoption and foster care. Bring a friend and/or family member to join you! We will have music, games, a playground, yard games, and a photographer to take…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Riddlers Escape 510 25th Ave N Ste 5, St. Cloud
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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Pizza Ranch/Riddlers Escape – Saint Cloud, MN Sunday, May 18th,…

  • Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support

    Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
    Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

    Join our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist

    Free
  • Camp Connection

    Camp North Homes 35520 691st Lane, Hill City
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    Enjoy a day out at Camp North Homes to make connections with other foster care, kinship and adoptive families. Jessica and Erica Bobrowski are memebers of the Fond Du Lac Reservation, and work with ISD318 and the Anishinaabe Gikinoo amaadiwin Ojibwe Eduducation program. They will be sharing their talent and wisdom with us through diffrent…

  • UMOJA MN Family Connection at the Minnesota Twins

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    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as the Minnesota Twins face off against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, June 12, at 12:10 PM. This game is a fantastic opportunity for Black and transracial adoptive, foster, and kinship families to come together, enjoy a thrilling game, and build lasting connections. Don't miss out on this chance…

    Free
  • “Personal Belongings” Project: Returning Records to Adoptees & Birth Families

    PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) is working to return approximately 9,500 personal items to adoptees and birth families, some dating back to…

    Free
  • Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support

    Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
    Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

    Join our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist

    Free
  • Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair

    The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA) 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A, Saint Paul
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    Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration:  3 hours Children: ages 3-12years Target Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court, curly or Afro. Capacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) Supplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair, combs, brushes, conditioner,…

    Free
  • Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair

    The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA) 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A, Saint Paul
    - Activities

    Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration:  3 hours Children: ages 3-12years Target Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court, curly or Afro. Capacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) Supplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair, combs, brushes, conditioner,…

    Free
  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Carlson's Llovable Llamas 8380 County Rd 10 E, Waconia
    - Activities

    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Carlson’s Llovable Llamas – Waconia, MN Sunday, June 29th, 2025…

  • Support Group: Transracial Families Support

    Support Group: Transracial Families Support
    Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan

    Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided for youth 8 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…

    Free