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Foster Adopt Minnesota 5K Fun Run
Central Park, Foundation Shelter 2495 Victoria Street N, Roseville, MN, United States- ActivitiesJoin us for our 6th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K! We are raising funds for the Back-to School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in…
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Betting on Trouble: The Rise of Online Gambling in Teenagers
Virtual Conference conference@wearefamiliesrising.orgOnline 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…
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Preparing Birth and Adoptive Families for Healthy Adoption Relationships
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…
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[For Professionals, In-Person] Neuroscience of Attachment and Practical Applications in Child Welfare
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud- Ongoing LearningPLEASE 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.…
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Creating a NEW Narrative
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.…
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DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Relative Engagement and Consideration in Permanency
- Ongoing LearningThis 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…
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Understanding Complex Grief and Loss in Foster Care
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.…
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The Importance of Parenting from a Culturally Competent Lens
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…
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Parenting the Hormonally Gifted
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…
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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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The Mind-Body Connection and Interventions from a Culturally Competent Lens
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…
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Existential Helping: A Holistic Approach to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
Supporting LGBTQIA+ youth who have experienced marginalization requires more than interventions—it requires presence, humility, and the ability to sit with uncertainty. Existential Helping is a relational framework that centers meaning-making,…