• Workshop: Be-You-tiful: Empowering Teens with Tools for Skin, Hair & Self-Care

    The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA); 755 Prior Ave North Suite 306A, St. Paul, MN 55104 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A, Saint Paul
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    Workshop: Be-You-tiful Empowering Teens with Tools for Skin, Hair & Self-Care Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration: 3 hours Target Audience: Pre-teens & teens ages 12–17 (all genders) Capacity: 15-20 participants ( must have guardian accompanying) Supplies Provided: gift bags, combs, brushes Workshop Overview: Adolescence is a critical time for self-image, identity, and…

    Free
  • Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair

    The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA) 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A, Saint Paul
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    Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration:  3 hours Children: ages 3-12years Target Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court, curly or Afro. Capacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) Supplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair, combs, brushes, conditioner,…

    Free
  • Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair

    The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA) 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A, Saint Paul
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    Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration:  3 hours Children: ages 3-12years Target Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court, curly or Afro. Capacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) Supplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair, combs, brushes, conditioner,…

    Free
  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Carlson's Llovable Llamas 8380 County Rd 10 E, Waconia
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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Carlson’s Llovable Llamas – Waconia, MN Sunday, June 29th, 2025…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Camp Confidence 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr, East Gull Lake
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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Confidence Learning Center “Camp Confidence” – Brainerd, MN Saturday, August…

  • FAM’s Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair

    Foster Adopt Minnesota 2446 University Ave W, Suite 104, St. Paul, MN, United States
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    In celebration of Kinship Month, Foster Adopt Minnesota will be hosting our annual Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair for kinship caregivers at our St. Paul office on Tuesday, September 16th, 1:00-6:00PM! This open house-style event is specifically for kinship caregivers in Minnesota. Join us for valuable resources, community connections, self-care opportunities, and a chance to explore…

  • Fall Family Retreat

    Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross Lake
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    All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Fall Family Retreat at Camp Knutson! All eligible families will receive a direct invite with a link to RSVP, and the RSVP link will also be in the general family newsletter.

  • UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp – Rooted & Rising

    3200 E 81st St, Bloomington, MN 55425 3200 E 81st S, Bloomington
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    We are excited to announce that we have scheduled our next UMOJA Black Heritage Camp 'Rooted and Rising!'! Mark your calendars for October 17th-19th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN. UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp serves as a transformative experience of Black culture for youth and families, specifically catering to those in Adoptive, Guardianship, and Kinship…

    Free
  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Halloween Costume Party Open-House at CHLSS Eustis Office Saturday, October…

  • Circus of the Heart

    North End Event Center, Minnesota State Fair Grounds Falcon Heights, United States
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    Welcome to the 28th Annual Circus of the Heart! Join us for the kick-off of Minnesota’s Adoption Awareness Month, honoring families who have grown through adoption and kinship care. We…

  • W.I.S.E. Up!®

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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    FREE Dinner and Live Workshop for Parents and Children (Grades 3-6)  W.I.S.E. Up!® is an empowerment program designed to create a safe space for children to express their feelings about being adopted and prepare them for intrusive questions and insensitive remarks from peers and others:  “Why don’t you look like your parents?”  “How much did you cost?”  “Where are…

  • Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering

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    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. CH/LSS recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences from…