FAMILY CALENDAR
Events
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The Cost of Becoming a Boy: Trauma, Masculinity, and Better Engaging Boys in our Work
Boys in foster care experience disproportionately high rates of trauma, loss, and adversity, yet many struggle to express these experiences in ways that helping professionals recognize. Too often, their pain…
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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[For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: International Adoption for Children in Foster Care
- Ongoing LearningThis Coffee Talk presentation is designed to guide social workers through the distinct complexities of locating, engaging and working towards adoptive placements in foreign countries through international adoption for children…
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Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsSupport Groups are an excellent tool where families are able to share experiences and encourage each other in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. Support Groups are facilitated by North Homes case…
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Support Group: Kinship Caregivers Support
Zoom LinkJoin us for a monthly virtual support group for kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist
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Understanding ACEs: How Early Experiences Shape Children, Families, and Relationships
This presentation will provide an overview of ACEs and explore how early experiences can influence a child’s development, behavior, attachment, family relationships, and ability to trust and feel safe. Participants…
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Adult Adoptee Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more- Support GroupsAdult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics…
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Keeping Critical Thinking Alive: Cultivating the Life of the Mind in an AI-Obsessed World
With the ease and convenience of large-language models and artificial intelligence, professionals in all fields must be aware of the limitations and challenges that these tools present for those whose…
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Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.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…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Helping Families Navigate Hard Conversations: Drugs and Alcohol
Conversations about drugs and alcohol can be challenging for any family, especially those navigating the unique experiences of foster care and adoption. This engaging and practical training will help foster…
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Pride Family Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more- Support GroupsThe group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This…