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  • Mega Training 2026

    North Homes Children and Family Services Bemidji Office 4225 Technology Drive, Bemidji

    Join us for our annual Mega Training on Thursday, February 26th, 2026!  This year, we're excited to feature Barb Clark, Angie Erickson and Kate Rickord.  You can join us virtually or in person at our Bemidji Watch Party, where you will have an opportunity to connect with other providers. Based on your feedback from last year, Barb…

  • Caregiver Roundtable

    Caregiver Roundtable
    Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville
    - Support Groups

    For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Hybrid option available. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org.

    Free

  • Identity in Art Youth Group 2026

    Identity in Art Youth Group 2026
    - Support Groups

    Identity in Art Youth Group is a safe space for Black Youth from Transracial Families to talk about their journey through Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoption with topics surrounding cultural ethnicity and positive self-identity. This group is facilitated by UMOJA MN staff and community members. We will meet for four sessions in February. The Cultural Enrichment Support group by facilitated by UMOJA…

  • Share and Support Group

    Share and Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Support Groups are an excellent tool where families are able to share experiences and encourage each other in a confidential, non-judgmental setting.  Support Groups are facilitated by North Homes case managers, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields.  It is an opportune time for families to network, problem solve, and gather…

    Free

  • [Spring Summit] Technology, Identity, and Belonging: How Innovation Can Reshape Child Welfare

    David Ambroz shares his deeply personal journey of discovering his biological father—made possible through advances in DNA technology, as told in his memoir. He explores how technology, data, and emerging tools like AI can play a powerful role in strengthening child welfare outcomes, supporting identity, and helping young people build connection and belonging. Through lived…

  • Is It Really RAD?

    This webinar will explore attachment in a realistic and straightforward way, distinguishing between Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and attachment concerns. The main goal is to help caregivers and professionals understand the differences in attachment strategies and that not every attachment struggle is RAD. A second goal is to give parents hope for healing from broken…

  • From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It

    How a child learns to cope with adversity plays a vital role in their psychological development. Resilience, often described as the “crown jewel” of childhood mental health, has gained significant attention over the past decade. While the term has become a buzzword, much of the discourse remains focused on definitions and broad benefits, with less…