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SUMMARY:Examining the Foster Care-to-Prison "Pipeline" in Minnesota: Building Protective Systems for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Youth with foster care experience are overrepresented in Minnesota’s juvenile and adult legal systems\, but justice involvement is not inevitable. This conversation will break down the evidence behind the foster care-to-prison “pipeline\,” examine the individual and system-level factors that contribute to risk\, and discuss practical\, evidence-informed approaches that parents\, caregivers\, and professionals can use to strengthen protective factors and improve outcomes for youth. \nThis discussion combines national research with Minnesota data and policy to examine how these issues affect youth in our state.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/examining-the-foster-care-to-prison-pipeline-in-minnesota-building-protective-systems-for-youth/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T110000
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed and Culturally Intelligent Support for Adoption\, Foster Care\, Kinship Care\, and Respite Care
DESCRIPTION:Children and families involved in adoption\, foster care\, kinship care\, and respite care often carry layered experiences of trauma\, grief\, disruption\, cultural loss\, attachment wounds\, and system involvement. These experiences affect behavior\, trust\, identity\, relationships\, emotional regulation\, school engagement\, family stability\, and long-term well-being. \nAt the same time\, caregivers and professionals in this field are often asked to support children with complex needs while navigating limited resources\, high expectations\, and emotionally demanding situations. This training helps professionals\, caregivers\, and community partners respond with clarity\, compassion\, cultural intelligence\, and practical trauma-informed tools.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/trauma-informed-and-culturally-intelligent-support-for-adoption-foster-care-kinship-care-and-respite-care/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260728T110035Z
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SUMMARY:[For Professionals\, In-Person] What is HELP?
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person professionals only training located at the Great River Regional Library with St. Cloud Task Force. Bremer Room – 1300 W Germain  St. Cloud\, MN 56301. \nAt this task force meeting\, members of FAM’s HELP team will share about their program\, what services they offer\, and examples of how they support families in the foster care\, adoption\, and kinship communities. Attendees will hear firsthand from Andrea Brubaker\, HELP Program Outreach and Therapist Network Manager\, and Joni Hillary\, HELP Program Specialist\, on how they have supported families across the state impacted by foster care\, kinship care\, and adoption. There will also be time for questions and answers with the HELP team.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-in-person-what-is-help/
LOCATION:Great River Regional Library\, 1300 W. St. Germain St.\, St. Cloud\, 56301
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110107Z
CREATED:20260728T110107Z
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UID:10003273-1786442400-1786449600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health PART 1
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence 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 people develop healthy routines\, behaviors\, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop\, participants will review current adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives. \nPlease note that this training is for two days and will take place August 11 and August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health-part-1/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110200Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Children Navigate Placement Transitions: Evidence from Developmental Science
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Katie Stone explores the developmental foundations for understanding how placement transitions affect children. Drawing on evidence from developmental science\, this webinar highlights the varying needs of youth during periods of change and uncertainty. We will discuss important considerations based on the developmental stage of the child. This webinar will outline key principles to guide transition planning\, decision-making\, and practice in child welfare\, with the goal of promoting continuity\, reducing harm\, and supporting children’s well-being and healthy development throughout the transition process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/helping-children-navigate-placement-transitions-evidence-from-developmental-science/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T175429Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home\nWednesday\, August 12 from 12:30-2:00pm CT (via zoom).\nParenting through foster care or adoption can be incredibly meaningful\, but it can also bring unique\, frustrating challenges. You may find yourself wondering why typical parenting strategies don’t seem to work\, or why everyday moments can quickly turn into power struggles\, meltdowns\, or shutdowns. In this practical workshop\, you’ll learn three brain-based parenting tools from the Mad to Glad Blueprint™ that help create more calm\, connection\, and cooperation at home. You’ll discover the concept of “fire in the brain\,” why some children react so intensely\, and common parenting responses that unintentionally add fuel to the fire. You’ll leave with simple strategies\, renewed confidence\, and hope that peace at home is possible! \nPresented by Samantha Moe\, MA\, SLP \nFor more than two decades\, Certified Parent Coach and international keynote speaker Samantha Moe\, MA\, SLP has equipped parents and professionals with proven tools to help children with big feelings calm\, connect\, and cooperate. Creator of the Mad to Glad Blueprint™\, a revolutionary brain-and-nervous-system-based approach\, Samantha has partnered with leading U.S. organizations\, including early childhood authorities\, top autism agencies like Fraser\, and the MN Association for Children’s Mental Health. Her approach to positive communication works to soothe and even prevent intense kids’ most challenging behaviors\, creating more peace and enjoyment for families around the world.  Find out more at: www.samanthamoe.com
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-3-essential-skills-to-calm-behaviors-create-more-peace-at-home/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:LSS Webinar Series on Ages and Stages: Youth ages 13-18
DESCRIPTION:his workshop aims to help parents and caregivers feel more confident in understanding and discussing important elements of youth development (physical\, emotional and social). It begins by leading parents\, caregivers and caring adults through healthy developmental milestones for youth\, including discussions of behaviors that are considered developmentally typical but can often feel concerning or confusing as well as when to be concerned about developmentally atypical behaviors. Then\, participants discuss tips for starting developmentally appropriate conversations around these topics\, which can potentially feel difficult or awkward. Participants are also able to practice having some of these conversations so that they feel more prepared to have them in real life and are able to ask their questions to developmental experts on the SELF team. \n\nThis workshop focuses on developmental milestones for youth ages 13-18\n\n\nSELF Presenting\nSeeing and Exploring Life’s Future (SELF) provides education programming on topics including healthy development\, relationships and decision making. SELF is for all ages and stages of life to empower youth and those who support them with knowledge and tools to promote healthy development\, good decision-making and forming positive\, caring relationships.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lss-webinar-series-on-ages-and-stages-youth-ages-13-18/
LOCATION:Zoom Link
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110435Z
CREATED:20260728T110435Z
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UID:10003276-1787832000-1787835600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Sibling Connection and Permanency
DESCRIPTION:DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Sibling Connection and Permanency is a casual\, information-packed\, professional development designed to help child welfare workers navigate the critical role sibling bonds play in long-term placement stability and emotional well-being. This session focuses on the practical and legal frameworks required to preserve and cultivate these vital relationships throughout the permanency process. The Foster Care Sibling Bill of Rights will be reviewed and discussed in further detail as well as the legal requirements for a sibling separation for permanency or adoption.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-dcyf-permanency-coffee-talk-sibling-connection-and-permanency/
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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