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Part 1: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors, teratogens, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors…
Preparing Your Estate: Wills, Trusts, and all that Stuff
Discussion of important estate planning topics including probate administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, taxes. Amanda R. Hespen, Attorney, JD practices in the fields of estates and…
[FosterEd] Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAdolescence 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 adolescent health data trends,…
Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
PLEASE NOTE: Effective June 1, 2024, live webinar attendees who need a certificate of attendance must register individually and watch on their own device for proper tracking. Effective August 1, 2024, live webinar attendees must be in attendance throughout the entirety of the training to receive a certificate of attendance. The Office of the Foster Youth…
Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (OOFY) was created in response to Fosters* expressing a need for an office to respond to their unanswered concerns. OOFY is a neutral and independent agency that helps solve problems and complaints about the care, placement, safety, and services of children and youth in foster care. We help…
Part 2: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
Many children who have experienced prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure also have challenging behavioral symptoms, requiring support from their parents and caregivers that is…
Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives
Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesLearn how to help! How relatives/kin can support families involved with child protection The process and resources available How to be considered a placement for children Virtual option available! Register…
[FosterEd] Navigating the Mental Health Crisis: Asian Adolescents and Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During the Pandemic
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the impact of rising anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Asian adolescents. We will begin by defining…
[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAdolescence 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…
Launching Your Teen to College
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin Sarah Benson, Education Specialist for Families Rising Minnesota, on October 8 at 7:00 PM for Part 1 of our 3 part webinar series designed to equip you with everything…
Positive Identity Development for Transracial/Transcultural Composed Families
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis workshop will provide an overview of racial and cultural identity development from birth through early grade school. It will also address how adult caregivers/providers can intentionally support and encourage…
Launching Your Teen to College
Join Sarah Benson, Education Specialist for Families Rising Minnesota, on October 15 at 7:00 PM Part 2 of our 3 part webinar series designed to equip you with everything you need to know to help launch your teen to college. In Part 2: Financial Aid, you will learn about different funding options for college. REGISTER…
