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Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

The 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…

Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

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…

Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives

Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States

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

[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…

[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

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…

Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience

Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville

This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties, redefining roles and relationships, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma, separation, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how…

UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

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…

Positive Identity Development for Transracial/Transcultural Composed Families

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

This 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…

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