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[Spring Summit] Human or Alien? The Long, Difficult, and Troubling Road for Intercountry Adoptees and US Citizenship
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…
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[Spring Summit] Ready, Set, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
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…
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[Spring Summit] Navigating Child Welfare as a Relative Caregiver
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…
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[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
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…
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Important for 2026, Know Your Rights Information and Resources for Non-Citizen Youth
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…
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The Permanency Puzzle: Fitting the GAL, Caregivers, and Professionals Together
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…
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What Adoptees Need Most
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…
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Tackling Professional Dangerousness: From Awareness to Action
- Ongoing LearningBuilding 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.…
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Is It Really RAD?
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…
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Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin Us for a Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens Tuesday, Apr. 14th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Many parents fear ‘the…
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Webinar: Youth Panel – Insights from Foster Care Experiences
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin Us for a Webinar: Youth Panel – Insights from Foster Care Experiences Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30–7:30 pm (CT) via Microsoft Teams Families are invited to join us for…
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From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It
- Ongoing LearningHow 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…