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SUMMARY:[Part 2] Wealth-Building Strategies & Risk Management
DESCRIPTION: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 \nLife is full of surprises\, and financial security is key to navigating them with confidence. Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent\, part of a blended family\, or simply planning for the unexpected\, this webinar will equip you with essential wealth-building and risk management strategies tailored to your unique needs. \nJoin us to learn: \n• How to create a solid financial foundation and build long-term wealth \n• Strategies to protect your assets and loved ones from financial uncertainty \n• The role of insurance\, emergency funds\, and estate planning in securing your future \n• Smart investment and savings strategies to help you thrive \nThis session is designed for families who want to take control of their financial future and ensure they’re prepared for whatever life brings. Register today and start building lasting financial security! \nPlease join us for part 3 on on July 8th. You can find part 1 in our webinar library. \n  \n\nWith over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry\, Scott has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. His expertise spans financial planning\, wealth management\, and strategic consulting\, ensuring clients can build sustainable financial strategies tailored to their unique needs. Beyond his work in financial services\, Scott has spent the past decade as an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul\, MN\, where he teaches graduate-level courses in business and finance. His passion for education and personal development is reflected in his commitment to equipping clients and students alike with the knowledge they need to unlock their full potential. Through a holistic approach to financial planning\, Scott helps clients integrate their goals\, values\, and resources into a clear path toward lasting success. His focus on relationship management and education allows him to guide individuals and families through key financial matters\, from wealth-building strategies to navigating life transitions. Scott is dedicated to making financial literacy accessible\, meaningful\, and practical for those he serves. As a husband and a kinship parent to his 5-year-old non-biological daughter\, he is passionate about supporting and empowering nontraditional families on their financial journey.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-wealth-building-strategies-risk-management/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! \nEver felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that in a sensitive and stimulating way. Let’s explore the many layers of parenting children across racial and cultural lines. We will cover topics related to identity\, ways of increasing biculturalism/multiculturalism\, racism\, your role as a parent as well as your own thoughts\, questions and concerns you bring to the group.  \nWhether you’re seeking information\, support\, or guidance – you’re in the right place! \nThe in-person sessions will be facilitated by Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C every Tuesday in June from 6-7 PM at the Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN. \nThe group will meet for four sessions every Tuesday in June from 6-7:30 PM \nJune 3\nJune 10\nJune 17\nJune 24\n\nMeet the facilitator: Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C\nElliott Manago-Lawler (Odendahl) (she/her) is a clinical social worker/therapist and adoptee in private practice specializing in trauma\, perinatal mental health and supporting individuals & families affected by foster care & adoption. Elliott has a special passion for supporting transracial adoptees and working to bridge the gap in knowledge and services to better meet the unique needs of the community. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact UMOJA MN at umoja@evolveservices.org \nUMOJA MN is a MN Department of Children\, Youth and Families funded program for families and caregivers of Black children and youth who are adopted or fostered in MN. 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T130000
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SUMMARY:The Healing Home: Trauma-Responsive Caregiving for Foster & Adoptive Children
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThis interactive workshop offers practical strategies for caregivers to enhance nurturing environments where children who have experienced trauma can heal and thrive. Participants will learn to recognize the impacts of early adversity on child development\, and how they might support attachment-building with their foster and/or adoptive children. We’ll also discuss how to respond as effectively as possible to challenging behaviors. Through real-world examples and classroom-style discussion\, caregivers will discover how their home can be a powerful setting for transformation and growth. \n  \n\nAmie Summers\, LICSW\, SEP serves her community as a parent and professional consultant\, and trainer of mental health practitioners around the world.  She has over ten years of experience in supporting children\, teens\, and families\, and has had the distinct honor of witnessing her clients\, many of whom are from “hard places\,” re-discover their (they’re) awesome through the support of a variety of modalities\, including: Accelerated Resolution Therapy\, Somatic Experiencing\, Parts/Systems work\, Mindfulness\, and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (currently a trainer). She’s a certified Organic Intelligence Coach\, and serves in a Faculty role at Organic Intelligence®. Amie’s greatest teachers may be her three young children – experts in living joyfully in the here-and-now. She recognizes that along with the challenges of parenting (and they are aplenty!) come some of our most important opportunities for growth\, playfulness\, deep gratitude\, and self-actualization.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-healing-home-trauma-responsive-caregiving-for-foster-adoptive-children/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T120000
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SUMMARY:Early Signs of Mental Illness in Children
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 10\n10 a.m. – Noon on Zoom \nThis workshop is designed to help parents\, guardians and foster parents learn early warning signs of mental illnesses and gain an understanding of the impact of trauma on children. We will also discuss strategies to support children and youth\, including suicide warning signs and resources. \nPresenter:  Beth Lovre\, Family Peer Educator from NAMI MN
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/early-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T131433Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! \nEver felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that in a sensitive and stimulating way. Let’s explore the many layers of parenting children across racial and cultural lines. We will cover topics related to identity\, ways of increasing biculturalism/multiculturalism\, racism\, your role as a parent as well as your own thoughts\, questions and concerns you bring to the group.  \nWhether you’re seeking information\, support\, or guidance – you’re in the right place! \nThe in-person sessions will be facilitated by Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C every Tuesday in June from 6-7 PM at the Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN. \nThe group will meet for four sessions every Tuesday in June from 6-7:30 PM \nJune 3\nJune 10\nJune 17\nJune 24\n\nMeet the facilitator: Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C\nElliott Manago-Lawler (Odendahl) (she/her) is a clinical social worker/therapist and adoptee in private practice specializing in trauma\, perinatal mental health and supporting individuals & families affected by foster care & adoption. Elliott has a special passion for supporting transracial adoptees and working to bridge the gap in knowledge and services to better meet the unique needs of the community. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact UMOJA MN at umoja@evolveservices.org \nUMOJA MN is a MN Department of Children\, Youth and Families funded program for families and caregivers of Black children and youth who are adopted or fostered in MN. 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000
DTSTAMP:20250331T190008Z
CREATED:20250331T190008Z
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SUMMARY:How to Be Welcoming to LGBTQ+ Youth\, with an Emphasis on the "T"
DESCRIPTION: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 \nIn the last two decades\, many people have become far more willing to accept and act as allies for people who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer/questioning and inclusive of identities that don’t always have an alphabet letter).  Underlying this is the idea that humans—however they may identify—universally have the right to live their lives honestly and with authenticity. Still\, of the letters in the “LGBTQ+ alphabet” it is the Ts” (transgender persons)  and those who identify as nonbinary (e.g. who don’t identify as male or female\, but rather simply as “human”) who more often face unique challenges relative to personal relationships\, public interactions\, and many other things that non-transgender  persons (the technical phrase is “cisgender”) take for granted.  What does it mean to be “trans” or nonbinary? In the workplace\, what can HR professionals do to make these identifying team members welcomed and accepted? What actions or words should they avoid? How does “passing” or not “passing” or the absence of legal rights in many states play into their daily life? And what about team members who aren’t accepting of these folks? Join national speaker\, diversity consultant and author Ellen “Ellie” Krug as she shares what it means to be trans or nonbinary and offers tips and advice on how to be inclusive toward anyone who so identifies. Come with questions! \n  \n\nIn 2009\, when she was a civil trial attorney in Cedar Rapids with 100+ trials\, Ellen (Ellie) Krug transitioned from male to female; she later became one of the few attorneys nationally to try jury cases in separate genders. The author of Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love\, Honesty and Gender Change (2013)\, Ellie has trained on diversity and inclusion to court systems\, law firms\, Fortune 100 corporations\, and colleges/universities on more than 1000 occasions. A hopeless idealist\, Ellie has presented her inclusivity training\, Gray Area Thinking®\, across the country. Ellie is the recipient of a number of awards and recognition\, including the 2023 Stonewall Award from the American Bar Association. She is also a columnist for Minnesota Women’s Press and a weekly radio host on AM950 radio with a show aimed at advocating for transgender and gender variant humans and anyone who is considered “Other.” Her monthly e-newsletter\, The Ripple\, reaches 9000+ readers and can be found at www.elliekrug.com. In November 2022\, Ellie was elected to the school board for her local school district.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/how-to-be-welcoming-to-lgbtq-youth-with-an-emphasis-on-the-t/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
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SUMMARY:Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION: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 to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/kinship-parenting-and-building-resilience/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference\, conference@wearefamiliesrising.org
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T133000
DTSTAMP:20250228T193640Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T193640Z
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SUMMARY:Relative/Kin Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual legal clinic for relative & kin families hoping to be a permanency resource for a child in foster care. \nWhat to expect during the clinic: \n\nA brief “Know Your Rights” presentation\nA 1:1 consultation with an attorney\nConnection\, support\, and resource sharing\n\nSpace is limited! Please RSVP at this link\, or the link below \nFor any questions or concerns\, please reach out to tabetha@ampersandfamilies.org
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/relative-kin-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T150000
DTSTAMP:20250430T193838Z
CREATED:20250430T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193838Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Money Trauma-Related Stress for Youth impacted by Adoption and Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Money Trauma – Related Stress for Youth in Foster Care\nTuesday\, June 17\, 2025\, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (CT)\nThis two-hour training session focuses on understanding the emotional impact of financial trauma on youth in foster care and provides foster care parents with practical tools to support their children. The training will explore how financial stress affects behavior\, decision-making\, and emotional health\, and will help participants recognize the signs of financial trauma in both children and adults. Additionally\, foster parents will learn effective strategies for managing financial stress\, fostering open conversations about money\, and building financial literacy in foster youth. By the end of the session\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to break the cycle of financial trauma and create healthier\, more supportive environments for youth in their care. \nPresented by Tasha Moulton
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-money-trauma-related-stress-for-youth-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T131433Z
CREATED:20250520T131520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T131433Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! \nEver felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that in a sensitive and stimulating way. Let’s explore the many layers of parenting children across racial and cultural lines. We will cover topics related to identity\, ways of increasing biculturalism/multiculturalism\, racism\, your role as a parent as well as your own thoughts\, questions and concerns you bring to the group.  \nWhether you’re seeking information\, support\, or guidance – you’re in the right place! \nThe in-person sessions will be facilitated by Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C every Tuesday in June from 6-7 PM at the Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN. \nThe group will meet for four sessions every Tuesday in June from 6-7:30 PM \nJune 3\nJune 10\nJune 17\nJune 24\n\nMeet the facilitator: Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C\nElliott Manago-Lawler (Odendahl) (she/her) is a clinical social worker/therapist and adoptee in private practice specializing in trauma\, perinatal mental health and supporting individuals & families affected by foster care & adoption. Elliott has a special passion for supporting transracial adoptees and working to bridge the gap in knowledge and services to better meet the unique needs of the community. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact UMOJA MN at umoja@evolveservices.org \nUMOJA MN is a MN Department of Children\, Youth and Families funded program for families and caregivers of Black children and youth who are adopted or fostered in MN. 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20250403T185701Z
CREATED:20250403T185701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T185701Z
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SUMMARY:"Personal Belongings" Project: Returning Records to Adoptees & Birth Families
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth & Families (DCYF) is working to return approximately 9\,500 personal items to adoptees and birth families\, some dating back to 1885. This session explores the complexities of such efforts\, drawing from a similar 2019 initiative in Seattle\, where over 3\,000 adoption files were audited and items returned. Attendees will gain insight into structuring large-scale record restoration projects\, navigating ethical dilemmas\, and overcoming challenges to ensure adoptees have access to their personal histories. \n  \n\nAngela Tucker is a Black transracial adoptee and the author of “You Should Be Grateful:” Stories of Race\, Identity\, and Transracial Adoption\, published in April 2023 by Beacon Press. Her search for her biological family was featured in the documentary CLOSURE\, which premiered on Netflix in 2015. In 2022\, Angela founded the non-profit Adoptee Mentoring Society\, offering virtual mentorship for adoptees worldwide. With 15 years of experience in child welfare\, she has appeared on CNN\, Red Table Talk\, The New Yorker\, and more\, advocating for adoptees. Angela lives in Seattle\, WA.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/personal-belongings-project-returning-records-to-adoptees-birth-families/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20250602T174834Z
CREATED:20250602T174834Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Be-You-tiful: Empowering Teens with Tools for Skin\, Hair & Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Be-You-tiful \nEmpowering Teens with Tools for Skin\, Hair & Self-Care \nPresented by: Faatemah Ampey \nFormat: Hands-on Workshop \nDuration: 3 hours \nTarget Audience: Pre-teens & teens ages 12–17 (all genders) \nCapacity: 15-20 participants ( must have guardian accompanying) \nSupplies Provided: gift bags\, combs\, brushes \n\n\n\nWorkshop Overview:\nAdolescence is a critical time for self-image\, identity\, and confidence. Be-You-tiful is an inclusive\, affirming workshop designed to empower teens—especially those with textured hair—with foundational skills in skincare\, hygiene\, and hair care. \nLed by award-winning beauty expert and educator Faatemah\, this session offers more than just beauty tips—it provides life tools. With a warm\, relatable approach\, this class combines education\, hands-on practice\, and real talk to help young people feel good in their skin and proud of their natural features. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand basic skincare and hygiene practices for teen bodies\nLearn how to build a consistent skincare routine (cleansing\, moisturizing\, breakouts\, etc.)\nExplore hair care techniques for curls\, coils\, braids\, fades\, and protective styles\nPractice detangling\, moisturizing\, and simple styles\nDevelop a deeper sense of confidence\, agency\, and pride in their natural appearance\nReceive a take-home guide to support continued care at home\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Workshop Matters:\nTeenagers—especially Black and brown youth—often lack access to culturally relevant\, expert-led guidance around their skin and hair. Misinformation\, media pressure\, and harmful beauty standards can lead to confusion\, low self-esteem\, and neglect of self-care. \nBe-You-tiful fills that gap with affirming\, age-appropriate instruction rooted in self-respect and cultural pride. This class equips teens with the knowledge and tools to care for themselves with intention and joy. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Flow:\n1. Welcome & Self-Affirmation (15 min) \n\nIcebreaker + setting the tone\n“What makes you feel most like you?”\n\n2. Skincare & Hygiene Talk (45 min) \n\nSkin basics (types\, breakouts\, products\, myths)\nDaily/weekly skincare routines\nClean habits: face towels\, pillowcases\, deodorant\, period hygiene\, etc.\nHands-on routine practice with kits provided\n\n3. Hair Care for Curls\, Coils & Fades (60–75 min) \n\nScalp health\, moisture\, detangling\nProtective styles\, curl care\, product breakdown\nPractice session: twist-outs\, styling\, curl refreshing (mannequins or peer models)\n\n4. Confidence Circle + Q&A (30 min) \n\nOpen space for questions and honest dialogue\nJournaling prompt: “One thing I love about myself is…”\nTips for keeping a self-care rhythm at home\n\n\n\n\nWhat Teens Will Receive\n\nHair care samples for textured hair\nPrinted “Be-You-tiful” Self-Care Guide\nConfidence and community\nOptional access to a digital follow-up toolkit\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nFaatemah is a nationally recognized hairstylist\, beauty expert\, and former TV personality with a gift for helping people of all ages see their beauty more clearly. With decades of experience in textured hair and youth mentorship\, Faatemah combines fun\, honesty\, and expert knowledge to create workshops that are as empowering as they are educational.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/workshop-be-you-tiful-empowering-teens-with-tools-for-skin-hair-self-care/
LOCATION:The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA);  755 Prior Ave North Suite 306A\, St. Paul\, MN 55104\, 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A\, Saint Paul\, 55104
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T201856Z
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SUMMARY:Using Reflective Foster Parenting to Understand the Mind of the Child with Anger and Aggression
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe importance of reflecting on the possible thoughts\, feelings\, and intentions related to children’s behavior and behavior problems will be discussed. Being a reflective parent involves:\n1. Being a keen observer of children’s actions;\n2. Helping them to sort out the jumbled thoughts\, feelings\, and intentions related to their behavior; and\n3. Encouraging children to vocalize thoughts\, feelings\, and needs instead of resorting to acting out behavior. \nWe will discuss many examples and welcome questions. \nIf interested\, register for Dr. Delaney’s May webinar\, Reflective Foster Parenting 101: Understanding the Mind of the Child with Challenging Behaviors here. \n\nDr. Richard J. Delaney is an internationally known speaker and trainer. He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Delaney spent four decades focused on the treatment of children in the child welfare system. Currently\, he is the co-developer and principal investigator of FosterParentCollege.com.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/using-reflective-foster-parenting-to-understand-the-mind-of-the-child-with-anger-and-aggression/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T193000
DTSTAMP:20250522T131433Z
CREATED:20250520T131520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T131433Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! \nEver felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that in a sensitive and stimulating way. Let’s explore the many layers of parenting children across racial and cultural lines. We will cover topics related to identity\, ways of increasing biculturalism/multiculturalism\, racism\, your role as a parent as well as your own thoughts\, questions and concerns you bring to the group.  \nWhether you’re seeking information\, support\, or guidance – you’re in the right place! \nThe in-person sessions will be facilitated by Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C every Tuesday in June from 6-7 PM at the Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN. \nThe group will meet for four sessions every Tuesday in June from 6-7:30 PM \nJune 3\nJune 10\nJune 17\nJune 24\n\nMeet the facilitator: Elliott Manago-Lawler\, LICSW\, PMH-C\nElliott Manago-Lawler (Odendahl) (she/her) is a clinical social worker/therapist and adoptee in private practice specializing in trauma\, perinatal mental health and supporting individuals & families affected by foster care & adoption. Elliott has a special passion for supporting transracial adoptees and working to bridge the gap in knowledge and services to better meet the unique needs of the community. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact UMOJA MN at umoja@evolveservices.org \nUMOJA MN is a MN Department of Children\, Youth and Families funded program for families and caregivers of Black children and youth who are adopted or fostered in MN. 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20250602T174805Z
CREATED:20250602T174805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T174805Z
UID:10002644-1750870800-1750881600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair \nPresented by: Faatemah Ampey \nFormat: Hands-on Workshop \nDuration:  3 hours \nChildren: ages 3-12years \nTarget Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court\, curly or Afro. \nCapacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) \nSupplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair\, combs\, brushes\, conditioner\, styling products\, detangling tools\, and printed guides. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Overview:\nCaring for textured hair is not just a routine—it’s an act of love\, identity affirmation\, and cultural connection. \n Curl Confidence is a compassionate\, no-judgment\, hands-on workshop designed specifically for textured hair. Led by award-winning hairstylist and educator Faatemah\, this session provides practical skills\, foundational hair knowledge\, and cultural context to empower parents to nurture their child’s hair with confidence and care. \nThrough live demonstrations\, guided practice\, and open dialogue\, parents will learn how to wash\, detangle\, moisturize\, and style curly and coily hair with sensitivity\, intention\, and pride. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the unique needs of textured hair porosity and hair types.\nGain hands-on practice with proper washing\, sectioning\, and detangling techniques\nLearn how to maintain moisture and prevent breakage\nMaster a few go-to styles \nExplore the emotional and cultural importance of hair in the Black community\nLeave with a personalized product guide and confidence-building hair care routine\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Workshop Matters:\nMany parents want to do right by their children but feel overwhelmed or under-informed when it comes to natural hair care. Curl Confidence bridges that gap—offering a safe\, respectful space to learn\, ask questions\, and grow. \n This workshop helps prevent the harm (intentional or unintentional) that can occur when hair is neglected\, mishandled\, or straightened out of convenience. It also creates a more affirming home environment where children feel seen\, celebrated\, and beautiful in their natural identity. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Flow:\n1. Welcome + Cultural Context (30 min) \n\nThe role of hair in identity and self-esteem\nCommon myths and mistakes to avoid\n\n2. Hair Science & Product Basics (30 min) \n\nCurl types and porosity explained\nTools & ingredients that support healthy hair\n\n3. Demo & Hands-On Practice (90 min) \n\nCleansing + detangling on textured mannequins\nMoisturizing methods (LOC/LCO)\nStyling techniques: twists\, puffs\, & satin wrap basics\n\n4. Q&A + Take-Home Resources (30 min) \n\nOpen discussion\nPersonalized product and routine guide\nWhere to keep learning (books\, YouTube\, salons\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nWhat Participants Will Receive:\n\nHands-on experience with real tools and techniques\nA printed “Curl Confidence Guide” with visuals and product suggestions\nContinued access to a private online group for questions and support\nConfidence to bond with their child through empowered\, loving hair care\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nFaatemah is a nationally recognized beauty expert\, textured hair educator\, and former Bravo TV personality with a passion for transformation—inside and out. With decades of experience working with all curl types and a commitment to cultural sensitivity\, she brings warmth\, humor\, and depth to every class she teaches.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/curl-confidence-empowering-providers-to-care-for-childrens-natural-hair/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA)\, 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A\, Saint Paul\, 55104
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T143000
DTSTAMP:20250618T181141Z
CREATED:20250218T203530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181141Z
UID:10001406-1751029200-1751034600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Kinship Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is intended to provide a space for Kinship caregivers to connect on similar experience and learn from one another. Special topics are outlined below: \nJune 27th – Parents are Sexuality Educators\, special speaker: Family Tree Clinic
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/kinship-support-group-2/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Wilder Foundation\, 451 Lexington Pkwy N\, Saint Paul
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20250602T174805Z
CREATED:20250602T174805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T174805Z
UID:10002645-1751103000-1751113800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Curl Confidence: Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair \nPresented by: Faatemah Ampey \nFormat: Hands-on Workshop \nDuration:  3 hours \nChildren: ages 3-12years \nTarget Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court\, curly or Afro. \nCapacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention) \nSupplies: Each parent will be paired with their child  with textured hair\, combs\, brushes\, conditioner\, styling products\, detangling tools\, and printed guides. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Overview:\nCaring for textured hair is not just a routine—it’s an act of love\, identity affirmation\, and cultural connection. \n Curl Confidence is a compassionate\, no-judgment\, hands-on workshop designed specifically for textured hair. Led by award-winning hairstylist and educator Faatemah\, this session provides practical skills\, foundational hair knowledge\, and cultural context to empower parents to nurture their child’s hair with confidence and care. \nThrough live demonstrations\, guided practice\, and open dialogue\, parents will learn how to wash\, detangle\, moisturize\, and style curly and coily hair with sensitivity\, intention\, and pride. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the unique needs of textured hair porosity and hair types.\nGain hands-on practice with proper washing\, sectioning\, and detangling techniques\nLearn how to maintain moisture and prevent breakage\nMaster a few go-to styles \nExplore the emotional and cultural importance of hair in the Black community\nLeave with a personalized product guide and confidence-building hair care routine\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Workshop Matters:\nMany parents want to do right by their children but feel overwhelmed or under-informed when it comes to natural hair care. Curl Confidence bridges that gap—offering a safe\, respectful space to learn\, ask questions\, and grow. \n This workshop helps prevent the harm (intentional or unintentional) that can occur when hair is neglected\, mishandled\, or straightened out of convenience. It also creates a more affirming home environment where children feel seen\, celebrated\, and beautiful in their natural identity. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Flow:\n1. Welcome + Cultural Context (30 min) \n\nThe role of hair in identity and self-esteem\nCommon myths and mistakes to avoid\n\n2. Hair Science & Product Basics (30 min) \n\nCurl types and porosity explained\nTools & ingredients that support healthy hair\n\n3. Demo & Hands-On Practice (90 min) \n\nCleansing + detangling on textured mannequins\nMoisturizing methods (LOC/LCO)\nStyling techniques: twists\, puffs\, & satin wrap basics\n\n4. Q&A + Take-Home Resources (30 min) \n\nOpen discussion\nPersonalized product and routine guide\nWhere to keep learning (books\, YouTube\, salons\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nWhat Participants Will Receive:\n\nHands-on experience with real tools and techniques\nA printed “Curl Confidence Guide” with visuals and product suggestions\nContinued access to a private online group for questions and support\nConfidence to bond with their child through empowered\, loving hair care\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nFaatemah is a nationally recognized beauty expert\, textured hair educator\, and former Bravo TV personality with a passion for transformation—inside and out. With decades of experience working with all curl types and a commitment to cultural sensitivity\, she brings warmth\, humor\, and depth to every class she teaches.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/curl-confidence-empowering-providers-to-care-for-childrens-natural-hair/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:The Beauty Certified Education Association (BCEA)\, 755 Prior Avenue North Suite 306A\, Saint Paul\, 55104
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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