• Understanding NEAR: Building Self-Healing Communities

    Virtual Event

    This presentation will help attendees understand NEAR, which stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs, and Resilience. It will cover how our early experiences impact our brain and behavior, research findings from…

    Free
  • Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Open to pre-adoptive, adoptive, foster, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection, positive parenting strategies, support, and more! After registration, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made…

  • Search & Reunion Support Group

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

    This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering, or active in, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share…

  • SCOPE: Burnout and How to Avoid It

    Lyon County Law Enforcement Center Basement Meeting Room 611 W. Main Street, Marshall
    - Ongoing Learning

    SCOPE is a somatic experience acronym used to help support the nervous system during times of disruption. It stands for Slow Down, Connect to Body, Orient, Pendulate, and Engage. SCOPE…

    Free
  • Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch

    Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch
    Metro Lunch Bunch Use the link to pre-register.

    Join us for a monthly meetup to connect with other foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to talk over lunch for emotional and parent resource support. We will meet monthly at various locations. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist

  • EVOLVE Kinship Support Group

    Kaposia Library 131 Seventh Ave. N., South Saint Paul
    - Support Groups

    The Kinship Support Group is a monthly meeting for Kinship Caregivers. The sessions will be at the Kaposia Library, South Saint Paul During the in-person session - food and refreshments will be provided. EVOLVE’s Kinship Support Group will be facilitated by Cierra Buckner, LSW, from the Institute to Transform Child Protection, in partnership with EVOLVE

    Free
  • Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)

    Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist

    Free
  • Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

    Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend.  While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…

  • Webinar: The Impact of Environment on Academic Success

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

    Join the SENSE-ational Spaces team to learn the importance of environment on a child’s participation and success within the academic setting. Attendees will learn how to increase their ability to…