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PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking. Decades of research repeatedly confirms that children who cannot remain with their parents thrive when raised by relatives and close family friends. This type of…
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Title: Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers Date: February 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (CT) Description: This one-hour training session is designed for foster parents to meet their yearly FASD training requirement for license renewal. In this training, we’ll discuss the impact of FASD on brain function and behavior, define fundamental characteristics, and… |
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PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking An electrifying signature experience that harnesses the power of what youth love most: MUSIC. This session goes beyond entertainment, using music as a transformative tool to… |
1 event,EVOLVE Family Services is collaboratively hosting a Kinship Support Group with the Institute to Transform Child protection. This group is held monthly, on the last Friday of every month at Wilder Foundation. This group is intended to provide a space for Kinship caregivers to connect on similar experience and learn from one another. Special topics…
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We are excited to host our Annual Training series for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Providers featuring Kathy Magnusson, Barb Clark and the QPI-MN panel. Providers and Families will walk away with tools and ideas on how to best support the youth in their care. You can join us virtually or in-person at one of our… |
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Join Education & Training Specialist Sarah Benson for a virtual discussion on school challenges affecting your family today. Connect with caregivers, gain expert insights, and access resources to support your child's success. Pre-registration is required. Click on the School Support Link to pre-register. Facilitated by Sarah Benson Education and Training Support Specialist |
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Join Us for a Webinar: Medication Administration and Management for Children in Foster Care Monday, March 10, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) This presentation will explore the ins and outs of managing medication for youth in foster care. We will discuss: Types, names, and preparation forms of medication Routes of administration Who administers medication Guidelines… |
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FAM Spring Summit – SAVE THE DATE!
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Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors, teratogens, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support…
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Labels take on a life of their own as the words we speak and write have great power to build up, define or defeat a child. These labels have the ability to follow children for the rest of their lives and can shape their attitude, self-esteem, relationships and professional life. Derek Clark will give you…
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C&TC is a benefit for children in Minnesota who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). C&TC provides for a regular schedule of well-child checks 0-20 years of age that help children and youth stay healthy. These well-child checks look at your child’s growth, development and overall health. These "checkups" are meant to keep your child healthy by… |
1 event,Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided for youth 8 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…
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1 event,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… |
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Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a close friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. This talk will present theory and research on self-compassion, which a…
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Part 1 will explore intimate partner and gender-based violence and the lasting impact it may have on children who are witnesses or victims of this violence. We will also examine how to talk with a teen in an empowering way. Gender-based violence is not a private or family matter, it's an issue that affects the…
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What to Do with Dad After You Have His Attention. Now that paternal involvement in the lives of children has been flagged as important to both child and family well-being,…
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Connections 2 Independence supports foster youth ages 14-24 with unique programming and advocacy for a successful transition to independent adulthood. Join us to learn how they can support a youth you know!…
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UMOJA MN – Winter Camp
UMOJA MN is proud to announce that our Winter Camp "Strong Bodies, Strong Minds, Strong Futures" is open for families to register! Our Winter Camp theme will focus on Black healthcare, wellness, mental health, and future careers in healthcare. Camp will feature specialized classes and breakout sessions tailored to children, youth, and parents/guardians. Come make… EVOLVE Family Services is collaboratively hosting a Kinship Support Group with the Institute to Transform Child protection. This group is held monthly, on the last Friday of every month at…
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PACC and PLX registrations open!
Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate (PACC) The Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate (PACC) was developed in 2010 as a response to community demand to meet the need for increasing the availability and competency of a professional workforce able to work across systems to serve the unique and complex clinical and practice needs for adopted individuals… |
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This presentation is for relative and kinship families who are considering becoming a permanency resource for a child or youth they know and love who is in foster care. It…
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