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Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting, adoption, foster and kinship families. The first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with BIG, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Pre-registration is required. Click on Book Club Link to pre-register. Facilitated by, Jeanne Walsh Parent Support Specialist
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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 This presentation explores the most challenging behaviors children who have experienced trauma may exhibit and provides practical, trauma-informed strategies for responding with empathy and effectiveness. Child…
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In-Person Training Date/Time: Saturday May 3, 2025, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: St. Cloud Public Library; 1300 W St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56301 This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents to deepen their understanding of the hidden struggles children face due to trauma. We will explore how trauma affects the brain and… |
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Tuesday May 6th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) You likely do your best to try and prevent these from happening, yet they still do. Participants in this session will walk away with practical de-escalation strategies to use with kids of all ages, as well as helping kids (and yourself!) through them with calm confidence. Recognizing that…
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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 Financial Planning for Nontraditional Families, A Three-Part Series This webinar will explore financial planning for nontraditional families - blended, single-parent, or guardianship households. We'll tackle unique…
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Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting, adoption, foster and kinship families. The first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with BIG, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Pre-registration is required. Click on Book Club Link to pre-register. Facilitated by, Jeanne Walsh Parent Support Specialist
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This workshop is designed for caregivers of children impacted by developmental trauma. It aims to deepen understanding of trauma's effects on development, behavior, and well-being. Participants will explore the physiological, emotional, and cognitive responses to trauma and emphasize the importance of addressing trauma to foster healing and resilience in affected children and families. Dr. Amy…
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This is a new training that Ampersand Families is offering to our families. It will focus on how to support and affirm a youth who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or another identity in the LGBTQ+ community in an adoptive, pre-adoptive, or relative/kinship home. This training will also include strategies to implement… |
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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 Reflective Foster Parenting (RFP) provides an overarching approach to understanding and helping traumatized children. RFP underscores the importance of the mental states (thoughts, feelings, and intentions)…
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Minnesota benefits are important for parenting families. Learn how to apply online for Food Assistance (SNAP), Emergency Assistance), MFIP/Cash programs, Housing Support and Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with one online application. Find out how to upload documents to your application without creating a sign in. Details: Tuesday May 13 12 noon — 1:00 pm Virtual Presentation… |
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Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided for youth 8 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…
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Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting, adoption, foster and kinship families. The first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with BIG, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Pre-registration is required. Click on Book Club Link to pre-register. Facilitated by, Jeanne Walsh Parent Support Specialist
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Join Us for a Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health Tuesday May 20th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) This isn’t another lecture about vegetables, or tricks to get kids to eat them. This session will help you understand why eating and mealtimes can be so difficult for children in the child… |
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This workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand, respond to, and connect with a child’s emotional needs—is fundamental to building a strong, secure relationship. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to enhance emotional attunement, improve communication, and deepen responsiveness to their child’s needs.…
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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 This workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand, respond to, and connect with…
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Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting, adoption, foster and kinship families. The first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with BIG, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Pre-registration is required. Click on Book Club Link to pre-register. Facilitated by, Jeanne Walsh Parent Support Specialist
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Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting, adoption, foster and kinship families. The first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with BIG, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Pre-registration is required. Click on Book Club Link to pre-register. Facilitated by, Jeanne Walsh Parent Support Specialist
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Learn about mental health supports for American Indian children and connect with culturally specific mental health services in the Twin Cities! |
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EVOLVE Family Services is collaboratively hosting a Kinship Support Group with the Institute to Transform Child protection. This group is held monthly, on the last Friday of every month at Wilder Foundation. This group is intended to provide a space for Kinship caregivers to connect on similar experience and learn from one another. Special topics…
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