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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,…
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…
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 you need to know to help launch your teen to college. In Part 1: Exploring and Applying to Colleges, we will discover tools to streamline…
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 healthy and positive identity development for children who may differ in terms of perceived race or culture from their caregivers/parents/family. Kimara Gustafson is an Assistant Professor…
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…
The Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin us for a four-part virtual training series that delves deep into the difficult truths of adoption and the foster care system. Designed to equip professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge and tools, each session is thoughtfully delivered by subject matter experts with lived experience as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. Families Rising…
Live Webinar | Accessing County and Educational Services
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDid you know 1 in 5 families in Minnesota has at least one child with a disability? This presentation will help you understand screening, assessment and eligibility for services and supports, medical assistance, and specialized educational services. It will also highlight eligibility tips and tools for county services. Lastly, this presentation will explore an…
Enhancing Your Skills as a Foster Parent: Session Two
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA foster parent must be many things to many people. Child welfare professionals depend on the skills of foster parents. Children need safety and guidance to heal from the various traumas that they have experienced in their short lives. In session 2 of this 3-part series, we will explore the following skills: patience and humor,…