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Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe 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 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
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDescription: 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…
Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives
Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesLearn 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…
[FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAdolescence 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…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural 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…
Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, RosevilleThis 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…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural 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…
Positive Identity Development for Transracial/Transcultural Composed Families
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis 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…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural 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…
Enhancing Your Skills as a Foster Parent: Session Two
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA foster parent must be many things to many people. Child welfare professionals depend on the skills of foster parents. Children need safety and guidance to heal from the various…
