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Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
PLEASE NOTE: Effective June 1, 2024, live webinar attendees who need a certificate of attendance must register individually and watch on their own device for proper tracking. Effective August 1, 2024,…
Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (OOFY) was created in response to Fosters* expressing a need for an office to respond to their unanswered concerns. OOFY is a neutral…
UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCoffee Connection is a virtual safe space for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota to engage in meaningful conversations about topics that are relevant to…
Part 2: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
Many children who have experienced prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure also have challenging behavioral symptoms, requiring support from their parents and caregivers that is…
Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDescription: Research indicates children are getting fewer hours of sleep than they need, primarily due to their intense engagement in screen time. We will walk through a step-by-step guide to…
Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives
Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesLearn how to help! How relatives/kin can support families involved with child protection The process and resources available How to be considered a placement for children Virtual option available! Register…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any…
[FosterEd] Navigating the Mental Health Crisis: Asian Adolescents and Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During the Pandemic
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the impact of rising anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Asian adolescents. We will begin by defining…
[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAdolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural Responsive Parenting is a class centered around the understanding of racial and cultural differences for Black children in the foster and adoptive care systems. This class is for caregivers…
Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or…
In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, RobbinsdaleOur Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur…
