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Navigating First Family Connections in Adoption
Navigating the complexities of biological relationships can be a sensitive and challenging process for many adoptees. Adoptees may seek out connections with their first family members for a variety of…
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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. At this task force meeting, members of FAM's HELP team will share about their program, what services they offer, and examples of how they support…
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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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Circus of the Heart 2026
North End Event Center, Minnesota State Fair Grounds Falcon Heights, United States- ActivitiesMore information coming soon!