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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…
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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…
Adoption Day Camp
Adoption Day Camp
A Program for Adopted Youth to Connect & Celebrate Their Identity Open to Adoptees in 2nd through 7th Grade Our Adoption Day Camp is a four-part in-person series designed for…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Live Webinar | Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers
Live Webinar | Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers
This one-hour training session is designed for foster parents to meet their yearly FASD training requirement for license renewal. In this training, we’ll discuss: The impact of FASD on brain function and behavior Fundamental characteristics of FASD Real life examples from caregivers Additionally, foster parents will be introduced to various FASD-informed support resources, along with…
Deeper Dive Webinar: Parenting a Child with ADHD
Deeper Dive Webinar: Parenting a Child with ADHD
Join Us for a Deeper Dive: Parenting a Child with ADHD Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) Tried-and-true ADHD parenting strategies focus on creating structure, fostering positive communication, and encouraging self-regulation. We know how important these are, but HOW do we actually get them to work? Learn practical tips for incorporating these practices…
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Creating Felt Safety
Creating Felt Safety
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking Being safe doesn't equal feeling safe! Creating felt-safety is crucial if we want to help our children decrease dysregulated behaviors. So what is felt-safety and how…
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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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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“I don’t care if others like me…I like me!” Teaching Teens Self-Acceptance
“I don’t care if others like me…I like me!” Teaching Teens Self-Acceptance
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking Self-acceptance is vital for teens, and self-compassion is a method to work toward it. In this workshop, you will learn what self-compassion is, and how self-compassion…
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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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Benefit Agreement 101
Benefit Agreement 101
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking A general overview to support the understanding of Northstar Adoption Assistance and Kinship Assistance Benefit Agreements. This workshop is geared to parents and caregivers, but may…
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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…
Risk is not Destiny: Behavioral Interventions for Children and Teens Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure
Risk is not Destiny: Behavioral Interventions for Children and Teens Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking Thousands of children per year in this country are delivered to women who have used alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illicit drugs during pregnancy. This program will…
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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…
Adoption Day Camp
Adoption Day Camp
A Program for Adopted Youth to Connect & Celebrate Their Identity Open to Adoptees in 2nd through 7th Grade Our Adoption Day Camp is a four-part in-person series designed for adopted youth who have a finalized adoption. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know other adoptees through exciting activities and age-appropriate discussions about identity,…
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