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Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. Couples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…
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[FosterEd] Realistic Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers
[FosterEd] Realistic Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers
As we approach transition to school time it is natural to have quite a bit of stress. In fact, changing from summer schedules and to the stressors of school can feel like your whole world is getting turned upside down (again). During this time, it is important to focus on how to have strategies in…
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Caregivers Parenting Circle
Caregivers Parenting Circle
Caregivers Parenting Group is a group that brings together individuals and families caring for children through kinship or foster care placement. Borrowing from the teachings of "Gifts Of the Sacred Circle" and "Gete-Aniahinabe Miikana" (The Old One's Road). We will embrace the traditions of preserving family and cultural ties and supporting caregivers. The group started…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…
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LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with, or currently be working with, any agency/county for foster care or any type of…
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Their Story, Their Way: The Therapeutic Lifebook Process
Their Story, Their Way: The Therapeutic Lifebook Process
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, live webinar attendees must be in attendance throughout the entirety of the training to receive a certificate of attendance. Are you a professional in a…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. Couples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…
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Share and Support Group
Share and Support Group
Support Groups are an excellent tool where families are able to share experiences and encourage each other in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. Support Groups are facilitated by North Homes case managers, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields. It is an opportune time for families to network, problem solve and gather…
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Connecting with Hard to Engage Teens
Connecting with Hard to Engage Teens
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. Let’s be honest, teenagers can be intimidating! Whether you are new to working with adolescents or looking to refine your skills, this workshop aims to provide parents and professionals…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Additional Information: Along…
Adult Adoptee Support Group
Adult Adoptee Support Group
Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant, participant-led, discussion. This is a safe, confidential space, the group is facilitated…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
This education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your…
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Part 1: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
Part 1: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors, teratogens, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support…
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Preparing Your Estate: Wills, Trusts, and all that Stuff
Preparing Your Estate: Wills, Trusts, and all that Stuff
Discussion of important estate planning topics including probate administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, taxes. Amanda R. Hespen, Attorney, JD practices in the fields of estates and trusts, probate and trust Administration, small business formation and succession planning and guardianship/conservatorship. While she attended William Mitchell College of Law, she volunteered for the…
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
Open to pre-adoptive, adoptive, foster, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection, positive parenting strategies, support, and more! After registration, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made…
Live Webinar | Understanding the Children’s Mental Health System
Live Webinar | Understanding the Children’s Mental Health System
This 1.5-hour class gives parents and guardians a comprehensive overview of the children’s mental health system, including assessment and diagnosis, care and treatment, public health insurance options, supportive community services, and parent advocacy. We will also review parent/guardian rights in the mental health and school systems. Webinar Details: Wednesday, September 18 6-8:30 p.m. Via…
Search & Reunion Support Group
Search & Reunion Support Group
This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering, or active in, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…
[FosterEd] Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
[FosterEd] Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
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 people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…
Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
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, live webinar attendees must be in attendance throughout the entirety of the training to receive a certificate of attendance. The Office of the Foster Youth…
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UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection is a virtual safe space for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota to engage in meaningful conversations about topics that are relevant to their cultural and racial identities. We want to create a safe and supportive space where parents and caregivers can share their experiences, challenges, and insights…
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Part 2: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
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 often more intensive than "typical" parenting. Parents and caregivers are then required to shift their parenting from a traditional behavioral lens to one that is…
Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep
Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep
Description: Research indicates children are getting fewer hours of sleep than they need, primarily due to their intense engagement in screen time. We will walk through a step-by-step guide to help reduce children’s screen time children without the battles you might anticipate. You will learn: Why good sleep habits are important. Steps to monitor and…
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Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives
Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives
Learn 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 and find more details here: https://kinship-support-for-AI-relatives.eventbrite.com
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Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…
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[FosterEd] Navigating the Mental Health Crisis: Asian Adolescents and Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During the Pandemic
[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 anti-Asian crimes and racial discrimination, providing a foundational understanding of these critical issues. The discussion will then delve into the unique psychological impacts of racial…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes…
[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
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 people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…
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Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Additional Information: Along…
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UMOJA MN – Black Teens in Action
UMOJA MN – Black Teens in Action
Black Teens in Action gives Black teens a space to collectively work together in the community to strengthen their community ties. The teens will work towards building relationships within the African American community to create lifelong bonds and establish community partners. Black Teens in Action will meet for three sessions to plan a community enrichment…
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Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. Couples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
Cultural Responsive Parenting is a class centered around the understanding of racial and cultural differences for Black children in the foster and adoptive care systems. This class is for caregivers of Black children who are working towards gaining knowledge about the nuances of Black culture, racism and more. Some topics that may be explored are…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…
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