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Examining the Foster Care-to-Prison “Pipeline” in Minnesota: Building Protective Systems for Youth
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…
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Trauma-Informed and Culturally Intelligent Support for Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Respite Care
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…
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[For Professionals, In-Person] What is HELP?
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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Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health PART 1
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…
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Helping Children Navigate Placement Transitions: Evidence from Developmental Science
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…
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Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningJoin Us for a Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home Wednesday, August 12 from 12:30-2:00pm CT (via zoom). Parenting through foster care or…
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LSS Webinar Series on Ages and Stages: Youth ages 13-18
Zoom Linkhis 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…
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[For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Sibling Connection and Permanency
- Ongoing LearningDCYF 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…
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Supporting Visits Between Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
This one-hour workshop will consider the complexities and benefits of maintaining connections between incarcerated parents and their children and examine considerations for caregivers and professionals. Participants will explore the practical,…
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Healing the Helping Professional: The Unfinished Business of Childhood
This engaging and reflective workshop explores how unresolved childhood experiences can quietly shape our professional practice. Participants will examine common adaptations developed in response to early adversity, including over-functioning, people-pleasing,…
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Helping Children Build a Kinder Inner Voice: Self-Compassion in the Face of Self-Criticism
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical, research-informed strategies to help children (and you) develop self-compassion, a skill that supports resilience, emotional well-being, and healthy motivation. Join Jamie Lynn Tatera,…
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The Power of Play in Parenting
How do you balance discipline, respect, rules, and learning with the critical role of free play in child development? We'll dive into how you can leverage play to create deeper…
