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Event Series Caregiver Roundtable

Caregiver Roundtable

Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville

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

[FosterEd] Concurrent Planning and the Children/Youth We Care For

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

Concurrent planning simply means that two plans are being worked on at the same time. This approach emphasizes reunification and establishes an alternative permanency plan if a child cannot return home. In this presentation we will explore the history of concurrent planning, why we do it and why it is important. Keatha McLeod has been…

Free

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States

This education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your…

[IN-PERSON] [For Professionals] Caregiver Mental Health

St. Cloud Library 1300 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

This in-person event will be held at the St. Cloud Library - 1300 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. Please join Brandon Jensen for an in-person training for professionals. Caregivers face a myriad of struggles and difficulties in their role. Perhaps one of…

$15.00

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States

The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes…

In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale

Our 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 the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…

FAM 5K – Fun Run/Walk

Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN

It’s time to tie up those laces again!  Let’s come together to walk/run to raise money for kids in foster care!  Help us provide a $200 shopping spree to as many kids in foster care as possible!  In 2023, over 200 kids across the entire State of Minnesota were able to go back-to-school shopping in…

Caregivers Parenting Circle

Caregivers Parenting Group is a group that brings together individuals and families caring for children through kinship or foster care placement. Borrowing from the teachings of "Gifts Of the Sacred Circle" and "Gete-Aniahinabe Miikana" (The Old One's Road). We will embrace the traditions of preserving family and cultural ties and supporting caregivers. The group started…

Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

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

Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Along with completing…

Free
Event Series Share and Support Group

Share and Support Group

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

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

Prioritizing Belonging in the Classroom for Students Navigating Trauma

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

Gaelin is back to honor National Teacher Day, May 7th, 2024!  As adults who have stepped up to care for and help youth grow, it is important to ensure that their trauma does not define their future. Did you know that the primary sources of belonging for youth are family, school, and community, in that…

Free

[IN-PERSON] [FosterEd] The Importance of Maintaining Primary Relationships

Kanabec County Family Services and Public Health Building, 905 Forest Ave East, Room 101-102, Mora, MN 55051 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora

This in-person event will be held at Kanabec County Family Services and Public Health Building, 905 Forest Ave East, Room 101-102, Mora, MN 55051  If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. Maintaining primary relationships in foster care and adoption is crucial for the emotional well-being of children, providing stability, trust, and a…

Free
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