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SUMMARY:Understanding the Mind of the Child with Lying and Stealing Problems
DESCRIPTION:Lying and stealing can be fairly typical behaviors in children from traumatic backgrounds. They have often served to help the child survive in a world perceived as dangerous and ungiving. The mind of the child who resorts to secret and solitary behaviors may believe that needs and wants are not met by parents. We will explain the possible origins of these behaviors\, and intervention considerations will be discussed as a part of this workshop.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-the-mind-of-the-child-with-lying-and-stealing-problems/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Curly Hair Loving Care
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Oct. 7 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis course introduces parents to the connection children have with their hair as well as the needs of textured hair and melanated skin. Parents will gain an understanding of the importance of celebrating ties for children in foster care as well as the basics of proper hair care to begin styling with confidence. This workshop is beneficial for parents with textured hair children of all ages. \nPresented by Joy Hankins \nJoy Hankins is the Founder and CEO of The Joy of Curls\, a plant-based hair care brand with a mission to empower and support kids in foster care. As a foster parent and educator\, Joy combines her passion for textured hair with advocacy\, providing hair styling workshops and culture classes agencies and caregivers. Her impactful work has been featured in Fostering Families Today Magazine\, national podcasts\, and on ABC\, CBS and NBC news affiliates. In her spare time\, Joy loves traveling with her husband their small children as well as Salsa dancing.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-curly-hair-loving-care/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T133000
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SUMMARY:It’s the Magic in Living
DESCRIPTION:We all want to make a difference in life. It’s a chance to use our own talents and unique skills. But then — there’s the unrelenting daily routine! It can wear us out. We can lose both our humor and what’s worse\, our hope. What can we do to stay positive and hopeful moment by moment? Rediscover the purpose\, passion and meaning in your life and work\, and how to help enliven that spirit in others. Find the magic through three common sense and courageous ways to reenergize\, reboot\, and find greater fulfillment.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/its-the-magic-in-living/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T230000
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SUMMARY:DCYF: Permanency Coffee Talk: Consent to Adopt and Northstar Adoption Assistance Process
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the intricacies of a Consent to Adopt and what that means for the Northstar Adoption Assistance process. This training includes an explanation of what a Consent to Adopt is\, the relative search requirements\, and more in-depth on the Northstar Adoption Assistance Process including the Eligibility Determination application. \n  \n\nNicole Lanz\, MSW\, LGSW; Permanency Quality Assurance obtained a BSW from Winona State University in 2014 and a MSW from Winona State University in 2024\, where she was a Title IVE scholar. Nicole has 11 years of social work practice experience with a variety of populations and has spent the past six years practicing in child welfare including: child protection\, permanency\, ICPC\, and licensing. Nicole is a NASW Certified Supervisor\, and holds certificates including the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate\, as well as Policy Practice. Currently\, Nicole is one of three\, Permanency Quality Assurance team members through the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nCatrina Ankarlo earned a Master of Public Administration from Minnesota State University in 2017 and her Doctorate in Human Services Leadership and Organizational Management from Capella University in 2022. Catrina currently works for the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families as the Permanency Policy Specialist.  Prior to coming to DCYF\, Catrina worked for a county agency in child welfare\, child protection and permanency case management.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/dcyf-permanency-coffee-talk-consent-to-adopt-and-northstar-adoption-assistance-process/
CATEGORIES:- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar: Behavioral Health Crisis Planning for Families
DESCRIPTION:Wed. Oct. 22nd \n10:30 am – 12 noon\nOnline via Zoom \nPresenter:  Renee Labat\, Youth Program Coordinator\, from NAMI Minnesota \nLearn the warning signs of a crisis\, how to prevent a crisis\, and steps to take during and after a crisis. Caregivers will also learn how to create a crisis plan\, when to call 911 vs. the county crisis team\, and how to advocate for their child after a crisis. \nPresenter: ·Renee Labat graduated from Luther College with a degree in elementary education and a minor in Spanish in 2015\, and is currently working on a Masters in Global Public Health at St. Catherine University. She has been working as the youth program coordinator at NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for the last 6 years\, where she coordinates and teaches classes about mental health for youth\, parents\, and educators. Renee lived with depression for 10 years before getting help\, so her favorite part of her job is telling youth living with a mental illness that they are not alone\, and they don’t have to be afraid to reach out.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-behavioral-health-crisis-planning-for-families/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T103000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore children’s experiences when parents are involved in the criminal legal system and consider how caregivers and professionals can support children before\, during\, and after these experiences. We will explore how best to support children’s behaviors and emotions around parent-child contact (e.g.\, visits in a prison or jail)\, as well as when separations are more permanent (e.g.\, long-term prison sentences with no contact). We will consider these experiences through a developmental lens\, considering children’s needs at different ages.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/supporting-children-impacted-by-parental-incarceration-considerations-for-caregivers-and-professionals/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T194358Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore children’s experiences when parents are involved in the criminal legal system and consider how caregivers and professionals can support children before\, during\, and after these experiences. We will explore how best to support children’s behaviors and emotions around parent-child contact (e.g.\, visits in a prison or jail)\, as well as when separations are more permanent (e.g.\, long-term prison sentences with no contact). We will consider these experiences through a developmental lens\, considering children’s needs at different ages. \nRebecca Shlafer\, PhD\, MPH\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Professor Shlafer is a developmental child psychologist with additional training in maternal and child public health. Her research and teaching activities sit at the intersection of child development\, public health\, and the criminal legal system. She collaborates with many community-based organizations that provide support to incarcerated parents and their children. In addition\, she is leading a statewide initiative\, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health\, to implement model jail practices for strengthening families affected by incarceration in jails across the state.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/supporting-children-impacted-by-parental-incarceration-considerations-for-caregivers-and-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
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SUMMARY:[For Professionals] Professional Dangerousness: The Quiet Undercurrent in Human Services
DESCRIPTION:The dynamic you’ve felt\, but no one named. Join us for an introduction to Professional Dangerousness (PD)– the subtle patterns in our practice and systems that may be unintentionally creating barriers for the very people we’re aiming to support. Together\, we’ll uncover how to recognize\, reflect on\, and respond to PD in order to strengthen relationships and foster sustainable\, human-centered practices. \n  \n\nJessica Hoeper\, MSW\, LISW\, IMH-E®/Reflective Supervisor & Infant Family Specialist is a licensed independent social worker with 20 years of human service experience; in the roles of consultant\, adjunct instructor\, child and family services supervisor\, child protection social worker\, juvenile justice social worker\, and mental health practitioner. Jessica is currently contracting with public human services systems and non-profits providing Reflective Coaching/Consultation to child welfare social workers\, human service supervisors and management teams. Jessica has a passion for reflection and making it accessible to practitioners. Jessica’s Reflective Coaching/Consultation strategy is informed by and draws from her training in emotional intelligence\, professional coaching\, infant mental health’s reflective consultation/supervision models\, and with much context from her professional experiences in human services. Jessica also provides various human service trainings/professional development opportunities; check out her website for services and contact information www.rayofhopereflectivecoaching.com \nBrëanna McMullen\, IMH-E®/Infant Family Specialist has supported children and families across roles such as child protection\, foster care licensing\, permanency social work\, and mental health practice. Through McMullen Consulting\, LLC\, she extends consultation\, professional development training\, restorative circle & mediation facilitation\, team development strategies\, helper role self-care techniques\, and life coaching to fellow human service providers. Serving as the board vice president for Foster Together MN\, a non-profit\, she walks alongside families impacted by the social services system. Brëanna’s philosophy centers on nurturing self-empowerment and forging connections\, seamlessly intertwining well-researched insights with genuine conversations. She holds a steadfast belief that enhancing professionals and organizations in such a way equips them to serve others more effectively\, optimistically resulting in the nurturing\, honoring\, and preservation of families being touched by these systems.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-professional-dangerousness-the-quiet-undercurrent-in-human-services/
CATEGORIES:- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTSTAMP:20250811T200153Z
CREATED:20250808T122441Z
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SUMMARY:Wired Winds: Understanding the Impact of Technology\, Screen Time\, and Social Media on Growing Brains
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital age\, technology is woven into nearly every part of our children’s lives- from classrooms to living rooms\, and everywhere in between. But how is this constant connectivity shaping their brains\, and what does this mean for behavior and well-being? \nThis presentation is designed for caregivers and professionals who want to better understand how screen time\, digital media\, and social platforms are influencing brain development in children and teens. We will explore what current neuroscience and developmental psychology research reveals about attention\, emotional regulation\, sleep\, and how overexposure to screens and social media may impact overall mental health and brain development.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/wired-winds-understanding-the-impact-of-technology-screen-time-and-social-media-on-growing-brains/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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