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SUMMARY:The Mind-Body Connection and Interventions from a Culturally Competent Lens
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of a 3-part series! This workshop will explore the powerful connection between the mind and body through a culturally competent lens. Attendees will examine how culture\, identity\, generational trauma and lived experience impact the mind-body connection. The workshop will provide specific mind-body interventions while emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and responsiveness. \nPart 1 on May 28 and Part 2 on June 4th\, 1pm -2:30pm
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-mind-body-connection-and-interventions-from-a-culturally-competent-lens/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260429T175110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T175110Z
UID:10003132-1781089200-1781094600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
DESCRIPTION:Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity\, support\, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work\, anxiety\, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence while honoring both their strengths and their vulnerabilities. \nIn this future-focused session\, you’ll learn how to build routines that strengthen executive functioning\, emotional resilience\, and self-leadership. You’ll discover how to replace conflict with curiosity\, create structure without power struggles\, and set boundaries that inspire accountability and confidence. \nAs the world continues to shift rapidly\, teens need far more than academic preparation. They need emotional grounding\, identity security\, and real-world readiness. This workshop empowers parents and caregivers to step into the role of supportive coach\, guiding their teens toward adulthood with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. \nDesigned with adoptive families in mind\, this training integrates trauma-informed practices and identity-sensitive strategies that support both independence and connection. It is rooted in action: real tools\, concrete systems\, and co-created plans that help families move from uncertainty to direction.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/ready-set-launch-coaching-teens-into-a-future-theyre-prepared-for/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260429T175040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T175040Z
UID:10003131-1781006400-1781013600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Parenting the Hormonally Gifted
DESCRIPTION:Mood swings\, eye rolls\, “I don’t care\,” and big reactions to small moments – welcome to the world of parenting teens. This high-energy\, interactive session helps caregivers make sense of what can feel like chaos by unpacking the role of brain development\, hormones\, and emotions. Using music\, movement\, social media\, and real-life scenarios\, we’ll shift from frustration to understanding and explore ways to respond that actually work.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/parenting-the-hormonally-gifted/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260429T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T174952Z
UID:10003130-1780578000-1780583400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:The Importance of Parenting from a Culturally Competent Lens
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of a 3-part series!  This workshop will expand on the importance of parenting through a culturally competent lens. It will explore key topics such as understanding cultural identity and recognizing bias in parenting\, as well as strategies to support children in diverse social environments. Participants will also engage with culturally responsive parenting approaches through specific examples and practical resources that can be applied in everyday family life. \nPart 1 on May 28 and Part 3 on June 11th\, 1pm -2:30pm
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-importance-of-parenting-from-a-culturally-competent-lens/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T151045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151045Z
UID:10003123-1779278400-1779283800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Complex Grief and Loss in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:May is National Foster Care Month and this training was planned with foster youth and foster families in mind! Grief and loss are deeply imbedded in the foster care process. When youth are removed from their family\, they often grieve. Similarly\, when foster families care for youth that eventually leave their home\, they often grieve. This webinar will discuss the emotional processes of grief and loss as they apply to both foster youth and foster families. Case examples will be included that illustrate how grief and loss dynamics present themselves and how understanding foster care grief and loss can help in responding in a supportive and healing manner.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-complex-grief-and-loss-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T153624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153624Z
UID:10003122-1778752800-1778756400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Relative Engagement and Consideration in Permanency
DESCRIPTION:This coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers\, supervisors\, and other child welfare professionals working with children and families in permanency awaiting a Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC) or adoption. This Coffee Talk will focus on what it means to engage and consider relatives as part of permanency planning and decision making. There will be a brief overview of relative search requirements.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/dcyf-permanency-coffee-talk-relative-engagement-and-consideration-in-permanency/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150945Z
UID:10003121-1778590800-1778598000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Creating a NEW Narrative
DESCRIPTION:What do teens bring to the table? What assets do they have since they have no money? First\, teens need to be seen beyond their needs while in foster care. They need to be viewed as experts in their own right from an asset-based perspective. This session is designed to expose participants to the concept of ‘asset-framing’. Michael facilitates a guided discussion on how to develop a strength-based mindset around teens.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/creating-a-new-narrative/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153540Z
UID:10003120-1778149800-1778157000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals\, In-Person] Neuroscience of Attachment and Practical Applications in Child Welfare
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. \nThis training explores the neuroscience of attachment and examines the four attachment styles. Participants will learn how attachment develops and how to apply this knowledge with parents and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-in-person-neuroscience-of-attachment-and-practical-applications-in-child-welfare/
LOCATION:Great River Regional Library\, 1300 W. St. Germain St.\, St. Cloud\, 56301
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T150745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150745Z
UID:10003119-1778072400-1778077800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Birth and Adoptive Families for Healthy Adoption Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Building healthy relationships between bio/birth families and foster/adoptive families ideally begins long before an adoption occurs\, but various factors can make this difficult or impossible. This workshop explores how education can empower birth families and adoptive families to understand their distinct roles\, rights\, and responsibilities\, laying the groundwork for open and respectful connections after placement. We will explore the facets of open adoption contact and the “homework” that foster and adoptive parents still have to do when contact is not currently safe or accessible. We will discuss the role that technology plays in open adoption and how everyone deserves to set boundaries\, not just the power holders. Finally\, we’ll confront the realities of building trust across socioeconomic and power divides and identify practical ways to create bridges of empathy\, accountability\, and mutual respect that truly honor the child at the center of the adoption constellation.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/preparing-birth-and-adoptive-families-for-healthy-adoption-relationships/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260401T150702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150702Z
UID:10003118-1777892400-1777897800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Betting on Trouble: The Rise of Online Gambling in Teenagers
DESCRIPTION:Online sports betting and gambling apps have made wagering easier—and more accessible to teens—than ever before. This session explores the rapid growth of online gambling among adolescents\, the warning signs of problematic behavior\, and the risks it poses to developing brains. Caregivers and professionals will learn practical strategies for recognizing concerns\, starting meaningful conversations with youth\, and helping teens build healthier decision-making around risk and reward.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/betting-on-trouble-the-rise-of-online-gambling-in-teenagers/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference\, conference@wearefamiliesrising.org
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260325T124856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T124856Z
UID:10003113-1777798800-1777809600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Adopt Minnesota 5K Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K! \nWe are raising funds for the Back-to School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. \nCheck-in and packet pick-up begins at 9am \n10:00 – Kids 1/4 mile run\n10:15 – Kids 1 mile run\n10:30 – 5k Start \nPre-Registration is required: 5k Fun Run 2026 – Foster Adopt Minnesota \nCost: $40\nKids in your family are free with one paid adult.\nKids shirts are $15 each. \nT-shirts?\nWe will have extra shirts the day of the event. First come\, first serve. While supplies last. \nCan’t make it in-person\, join us virtually!\nRegister below and have your shirt shipped to you. \nInvite Your Friends\nShare this event with your friends & family!  Invite them to participate. \nAny questions?  Contact 5K@fosteradoptmn.org or call 612-861-7115
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-adopt-minnesota-5k-fun-run/
LOCATION:Central Park\, Foundation Shelter\, 2495 Victoria Street N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,- Youth (11-18),AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260204T211951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T211951Z
UID:10003073-1777381200-1777386600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit\nTuesday\, Apr. 28th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nChoosing the right educational path for an adopted or foster child can feel overwhelming. Public school\, private school\, homeschool-which option best supports their unique needs? In this interactive discussion\, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each approach\, share real-life experiences\, and dive into key topics like IEPs\, 504 plans\, and special education considerations. Come ready to learn\, share\, and gain insight into what might work best for your family \nPresented by Will and CarrieAnn Standfest \nWill and CarrieAnn Standfest are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on experience\, raising eight forever children through biological\, foster\, adoption\, and international orphan hosting. As emerging experts in connection-based parenting\, they have navigated the complexities of personal loss and behavioral health diagnoses within their family. They created the ‘Connected Parenting Minute’ to help parents create the less stressed\, more connected home they want.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-educational-options-for-our-children-finding-the-best-fit/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212530Z
UID:10003108-1776861000-1776866400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:The Intersection of ADD/ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Sensory processing (SP) refers to the ability to detect\, interpret\, and respond appropriately to sensory stimuli in the environment. Children who have difficulty processing sensory stimuli within their environment frequently are misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  This session will describe the behavioral presentations of children with SP disorders and discuss the differences between SP disorders and ADD/ADHD. Strategies to address the intervention needs of this population of children will also be presented.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-intersection-of-add-adhd-and-sensory-processing-disorder/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212501Z
UID:10003107-1776772800-1776776400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Neurofeedback for Caregiving Families: Building Regulation and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Early adversity and trauma can shape how the brain develops\, especially in the areas that are responsible for attachment\, emotion regulation\, executive functioning\, impulse control\, and sleep.  This workshop introduces neurofeedback as a powerful tool to support calming the central nervous system\, regulation\, resilience\, and connection within caregiving families.  Participants will gain a practical understanding of how neurofeedback works\, what sessions look like\, and how it can be integrated into a broader therapeutic or caregiving plan. This workshop is designed for parents\, foster and adoptive families\, kinship caregivers\, and professionals who support caregiving systems. No prior knowledge of neurofeedback is required.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/neurofeedback-for-caregiving-families-building-regulation-and-resilience/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260326T202352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202352Z
UID:10003115-1776340800-1776346200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It
DESCRIPTION: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 emphasis on how to actively help a child build resilience in real-world settings. \nThe aim of this workshop is to shift the discussion of childhood resilience from theory to practice.  The main objectives are: \n-Provide an overview of the latest research on resilience in children\n-Explore evidence-based interventions that strengthen a child’s psychological immune system and bolder resilience\n-Offer practical\, concrete strategies that professionals and caregivers can use to foster resilience every day \nWe as professionals have a great understanding of resilience\, and the goal of this workshop is to turn our understanding into action\, and explore how we can nurture the miracle of resilience in the children we serve.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/from-talking-to-action-the-miracle-of-childhood-resilience-and-what-we-do-with-it-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260331T123321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T123321Z
UID:10003117-1776274200-1776281400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Youth Panel – Insights from Foster Care Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Youth Panel – Insights from Foster Care Experiences\nWednesday\, April 15th from 5:30–7:30 pm (CT) via Microsoft Teams\nFamilies are invited to join us for a meaningful and insightful conversation led by members of the Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council. During this virtual youth panel\, young people will share their firsthand experiences navigating foster care placements\, including the moments that supported them and the challenges they faced along the way. \nTogether\, we will explore the importance of creating a welcoming transition for youth entering care\, as well as the impact of nurturing\, stable living environments. This session offers a unique opportunity for caregivers to hear directly from youth\, deepen understanding\, and strengthen supportive practices at home. \nParticipants will walk away with a greater awareness of youth perspectives and practical ideas for fostering trust\, belonging\, and emotional safety. \nPresented by the Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council \nThe Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council is a group of young people committed to improving the foster care system through advocacy\, storytelling\, and community leadership. Council members bring lived experience and a passion for strengthening foster care practices for future youth and families. \nThis webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. You will receive the link to join after registering below.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-youth-panel-insights-from-foster-care-experiences/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260204T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T211927Z
UID:10003072-1776171600-1776177000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens\nTuesday\, Apr. 14th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nMany parents fear ‘the teenage years’\, not knowing how to connect with their kids. It can be easier than you think! Join us for practical advice and tools you can use to build a meaningful relationship with your teen\, even if they are new to your family. \nPresented by Will & CarrieAnn Standfest \nWill and CarrieAnn Standfest are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on experience\, raising eight forever children through biological\, foster\, adoption\, and international orphan hosting. As emerging experts in connection-based parenting\, they have navigated the complexities of personal loss and behavioral health diagnoses within their family. They created the ‘Connected Parenting Minute’ to help parents create the less stressed\, more connected home they want.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-from-eye-rolls-to-real-conversations-practical-strategies-for-connecting-with-teens/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260326T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202253Z
UID:10003114-1776081600-1776087000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Is It Really RAD?
DESCRIPTION: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 attachments. We will identify ways to encourage attachment healing while gaining a better understanding of how attachment happens.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/is-it-really-rad-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212314Z
UID:10003103-1775737800-1775745000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Tackling Professional Dangerousness: From Awareness to Action
DESCRIPTION:Building on the foundation of the previous session Professional Dangerousness: The Quiet Undercurrent in Human Services\, this session provides a hands-on\, action-oriented approach to addressing PD in human services practice. Participants will engage in interactive exercises to apply the Self+ framework—Awareness\, Reflection\, Compassion\, Care\, and Growth—transforming insight into practical strategies for real-world situations. Through guided discussions\, case-based problem solving\, and reflection prompts\, attendees will identify actionable steps to minimize PD and foster healthier\, more effective relationships with clients and colleagues. Facilitators Jessica Hoeper and Brëanna McMullen draw on extensive experience in human services and reflective consultation\, creating a supportive space for participants to practice\, experiment\, and build confidence in implementing these approaches.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/tackling-professional-dangerousness-from-awareness-to-action/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212245Z
UID:10003102-1775127600-1775133000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:What Adoptees Need Most
DESCRIPTION:Adoption doesn’t end with placement. They come with lifelong grief\, loss\, identity questions\, and emotional needs that can’t be fixed\, but can be supported. In this webinar\, adoptee and Identity and Parenting Different founder Isaac Etter explores what adoptees actually need most from the adults raising them. Drawing from lived experience and years of post-adoption training\, Isaac helps parents reframe behavior\, understand trauma and grief\, and learn how curiosity\, emotional safety\, and repair build lasting connection.\nThis session is for parents who want to move beyond perfectionism and quick fixes and learn how to walk alongside their child with honesty\, compassion\, and confidence.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/what-adoptees-need-most/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212211Z
UID:10003101-1775037600-1775041200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:The Permanency Puzzle: Fitting the GAL\, Caregivers\, and Professionals Together
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative workshop designed to bridge the gap between the roles of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL)\, Social Worker\, and daily caregiver. This presentation focuses on the role of the GAL and how caregivers and social workers can understand and team with them. \nKey Presentation Components:\nThe GAL’s Role as Investigative Partner: Explaining how GALs represent the child’s “best interests”\nThe Caregiver’s Voice: Empowering foster parents and kin to provide the “missing pieces” of the puzzle\, such as a child’s emotional progress\, medical history\, and educational needs.\nCollaborative Teaming: Strategies for Permanency Teaming\, where all parties work simultaneously toward reunification and alternative permanent placements like adoption or Transfer of Custody
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-permanency-puzzle-fitting-the-gal-caregivers-and-professionals-together/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212408Z
UID:10003105-1774440000-1774443600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Important for 2026\, Know Your Rights Information and Resources for Non-Citizen Youth
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parents\, Caregivers and Professionals supporting youth will learn about rights of youth\, safety planning essentials\, and changes for non citizen youth in 2026. Come learn from immigration and state law professionals who serve many youth in child protection proceedings and will share essential resources for the youth in your care.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/important-for-2026-know-your-rights-information-and-resources-for-non-citizen-youth/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260126T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194557Z
UID:10003068-1773929700-1773935100@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You\, and How to Get Good at It
DESCRIPTION:Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal\, PhD\, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of stress\, and how to capitalize on its benefits. The latest science shows that stress can make us smarter\, stronger\, and more resilient. Stress can even help you connect with what you care about most and strengthen close relationships. This session will explore both what makes stress good for you\, and what you can do to get good at stress. Learn how to cultivate a mindset that helps you thrive under stress\, and simple strategies for transforming the biology of your stress response\, to improve health and well-being. The new science of stress resilience will give you a renewed sense of optimism about your own ability to handle whatever challenges life brings.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-the-upside-of-stress-why-stress-is-good-for-you-and-how-to-get-good-at-it/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260126T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194530Z
UID:10003067-1773923400-1773928800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Navigating Child Welfare as a Relative Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Families Connected Minnesota prevents family separation through interdisciplinary legal services and equity-based child welfare policy reform. In this session\, Joanna\, Fionna and Kelli will provide an overview of relative caregiver rights\, how to advocate outside the system to support children in your family\, and how to work with child welfare professionals to support the needs of your family.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-navigating-child-welfare-as-a-relative-caregiver/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260126T194501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194501Z
UID:10003066-1773917100-1773922500@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Ready\, Set\, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
DESCRIPTION:Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity\, support\, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work\, anxiety\, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence while honoring both their strengths and their vulnerabilities. \nIn this future-focused session\, you’ll learn how to build routines that strengthen executive functioning\, emotional resilience\, and self-leadership. You’ll discover how to replace conflict with curiosity\, create structure without power struggles\, and set boundaries that inspire accountability and confidence. \nAs the world continues to shift rapidly\, teens need far more than academic preparation. They need emotional grounding\, identity security\, and real-world readiness. This workshop empowers parents and caregivers to step into the role of supportive coach\, guiding their teens toward adulthood with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. \nDesigned with adoptive families in mind\, this training integrates trauma-informed practices and identity-sensitive strategies that support both independence and connection. It is rooted in action: real tools\, concrete systems\, and co-created plans that help families move from uncertainty to direction.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-ready-set-launch-coaching-teens-into-a-future-theyre-prepared-for/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260126T194440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194440Z
UID:10003065-1773910800-1773916200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Human or Alien? The Long\, Difficult\, and Troubling Road for Intercountry Adoptees and US Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:This presentation discusses the history of US citizenship for intercountry adoptees as well as present-day citizenship and immigration issues that intercountry adoptees continue to encounter. It outlines the issues that make an intercountry adopted person vulnerable for immigration issues and further discusses what state and care workers should know about citizenship and immigration for underage youth in care. Finally\, the presentation will present solutions to various problems surrounding citizenship for intercountry adoptees\, including federal legislation that could ultimately solve the issue. Practical tips and resources will be also provided.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-human-or-alien-the-long-difficult-and-troubling-road-for-intercountry-adoptees-and-us-citizenship/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260317T122837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132224Z
UID:10003111-1773831600-1773835200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:LUNCH-N-LEARN
DESCRIPTION:We need to hear young people’s voices in the child welfare system\, ESPECIALLY those with lived experience in adoption and foster care. How can we champion our kids to use THEIR voice in real-life settings?\n\n\nMinnesota Caregivers: At registration\, enter your information and verify that you are an adoptive\, foster\, or kinship caregiver to waive the fee!\n\n\n\n\nMARCH LUNCH-N-LEARN\nAmplifying Youth Voice: Equipping Youth to Lead and Advocate\nwith Kenisha Coon\n\nMarch 18 at 11:00 AM CST
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lunch-n-learn/
LOCATION:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/lunch-n-learn-equipping-youth-to-lead-and-advocate-with-kenisha-coon/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260204T211902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T211902Z
UID:10003071-1773752400-1773757800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Technology\, the Teenage Mind\, and Experiences of Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Technology\, the Teenage Mind\, and Experiences of Loss\nTuesday\, March 17th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nYoung people today are growing up in a world where online and offline experiences are deeply intertwined. For some teens\, especially those who have experienced loss\, instability\, or major transitions\, digital spaces can be both a source of comfort and connection and a place where risks are harder to see. In this interactive online session\, Erin Walsh draws on adolescent brain science\, research on digital wellbeing\, and real-world examples to explore the core protective factors for young people in the digital age. Participants will leave with practical strategies for setting thoughtful digital boundaries\, opening ongoing conversations about online experiences\, and supporting safer\, more resilient digital habits grounded in trust and care. \nPresented by Erin Walsh \nErin Walsh is co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute and author of It’s Their World: Teens\, Screens\, and the Science of Adolescence. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post\, Edutopia\, Parents.com\, Psychology Today\, and Minnesota Public Radio. She co-authored the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen and has worked with schools\, school districts\, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout the United States and Canada on issues related to digital media\, parenting\, and child and adolescent development.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-technology-the-teenage-mind-and-experiences-of-loss/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T154500
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260126T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194405Z
UID:10003064-1772547300-1772552700@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Child to Parent Violence
DESCRIPTION:Child to Parent Violence (CPV) is an often misunderstood and under-recognized form of family violence that leaves parents feeling overwhelmed\, ashamed\, isolated\, and unsure where to turn for help. This training provides a comprehensive\, trauma-informed exploration of child to parent violence\, examining the complex interplay between early attachment experiences\, relational trauma\, nervous system dysregulation\, and family systems that contribute to aggressive\, controlling\, or violent behaviors directed toward caregivers.\nParticipants will learn how CPV differs from typical childhood defiance or behavioral challenges and why traditional behavior management strategies often fail to address the root causes of these behaviors. Drawing from attachment theory\, developmental neuroscience\, and relational trauma research\, this training reframes child to parent violence not as willful “bad behavior\,” but as a signal of unmet needs\, chronic stress\, and maladaptive survival responses within the brain and body. Special attention will be given to how early adversity—including neglect\, emotional abuse\, disrupted attachment\, exposure to domestic violence\, and chronic relational stress—can shape a child’s capacity for regulation\, impulse control\, and safe relational engagement.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-child-to-parent-violence/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072611
CREATED:20260303T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212434Z
UID:10003106-1772539200-1772544600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It
DESCRIPTION: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 emphasis on how to actively help a child build resilience in real-world settings. \nThe aim of this workshop is to shift the discussion of childhood resilience from theory to practice.  The main objectives are: \n-Provide an overview of the latest research on resilience in children\n-Explore evidence-based interventions that strengthen a child’s psychological immune system and bolder resilience\n-Offer practical\, concrete strategies that professionals and caregivers can use to foster resilience every day \nWe as professionals have a great understanding of resilience\, and the goal of this workshop is to turn our understanding into action\, and explore how we can nurture the miracle of resilience in the children we serve.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/from-talking-to-action-the-miracle-of-childhood-resilience-and-what-we-do-with-it/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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