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SUMMARY:W.I.S.E. Up!®
DESCRIPTION:FREE Dinner and Live Workshop for Parents and Children (Grades 3-6) \nW.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:  \n“Why don’t you look like your parents?”  \n“How much did you cost?”  \n“Where are your real parents?”  \nTo empower BOTH foster and adopted children\, The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) developed W.I.S.E. Up!®. This program teaches children that they can decide if\, when and how to share their story. When the questions begin\, W.I.S.E. Up!® gives kids the tools to answer.  \nWho: Foster and adopted children\, grades 3-6\, and their caregivers (childcare available upon request)  \nWhere: Children’s Home/Lutheran Social Service\, 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55108  \nWhen: Monday\, November 3\, 2025\, 5:30-7:30 PM  \nWhat: Chipotle dinner\, then youth\, parent\, and combined workshops  \n  \nWe are thankful to the State of Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth and Families for providing the funding for this dinner and workshop. Optional workbooks will be available for purchase for $15 at the event (recommended one per family). 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/w-i-s-e-up/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Child to Parent Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Child to Parent Violence\nTuesday\, Nov. 4 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis training explores the often-overlooked dynamic of child-to-parent violence\, a form of family violence rooted in histories of emotional and psychological health\, attachment disruptions\, and regulation difficulties. Participants will gain insight into the underlying causes of aggression directed toward caregivers\, learn to recognize patterns of escalation\, and develop informed strategies to respond with safety\, connection and effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on fostering resilience\, supporting caregiver well-being\, and creating pathways for healing within the parent–child relationship. \nPresented by Dr. Vicki Sanders
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-child-to-parent-violence/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20250129T195525Z
CREATED:20240628T193809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T195525Z
UID:10001306-1762452000-1762459200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Affirming a Youth's Whole Identity Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a new training that Ampersand Families is offering to our families. It will focus on how to support and affirm a youth who identifies as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, questioning\, or another identity in the LGBTQ+ community in an adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, or relative/kinship home. This training will also include strategies to implement in your home to create a welcoming and inclusive space regardless of the youth’s sexuality. This training will count for Agency Specific Training in both the home study licensing process and for training hours to renew a foster care license.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/supporting-and-affirming-lgbtq-youth/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T130000
DTSTAMP:20251031T125644Z
CREATED:20250930T184530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T125644Z
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar | Caregiver/Child Connectedness for Kinship Families
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver/child connectedness (CCC) is a high-quality emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver that is felt by both and is long-lasting. Research shows that CCC has many protective factors for young people\, including a reduction in risk-taking behaviors. \nDetails: \nTuesday\, November 11 & Wednesday\, November 12 \nNoon-1:00 p.m. \non Zoom
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-caregiver-child-connectedness-for-kinship-families/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20250926T160729Z
CREATED:20250926T160729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T160729Z
UID:10002801-1762887600-1762893000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Wholistic View of Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Wholistic View of Health\nTuesday\, Nov. 11 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis training is designed for foster and adoptive parents who want to better understand the whole-child perspective. We will explore how physical health\, emotional and psychological health\, and behavior are deeply interconnected\, and how challenges in one area often impact the others. Parents will learn practical strategies to recognize early signs of difficulty\, support their child’s overall well-being\, and respond in ways that promote healing\, resilience\, and growth. \nPresented by Dr. Vicki Sanders
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-wholistic-view-of-health/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192738Z
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SUMMARY:Support Group: Transracial Families Support
DESCRIPTION: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.\nChildcare provided for youth 8 and under.\nPre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin\, Youth Engagement Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-transracial-families-support/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Parkway\, Eagan\, 55121
CATEGORIES:- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20251031T125644Z
CREATED:20250930T184530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T125644Z
UID:10002809-1762948800-1762952400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar | Caregiver/Child Connectedness for Kinship Families
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver/child connectedness (CCC) is a high-quality emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver that is felt by both and is long-lasting. Research shows that CCC has many protective factors for young people\, including a reduction in risk-taking behaviors. \nDetails: \nTuesday\, November 11 & Wednesday\, November 12 \nNoon-1:00 p.m. \non Zoom
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-caregiver-child-connectedness-for-kinship-families/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T103000
DTSTAMP:20250911T175302Z
CREATED:20250911T175302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175302Z
UID:10002763-1763024400-1763029800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned scholar and educator Anton Treuer for an in-depth training event\, “Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements: From the Indian Child Welfare Act to Best Practices for Helping Native Kids Know Themselves”. This session is designed for foster and adopting families and professionals and community members seeking a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)\, its historical context\, and its ongoing significance in child welfare practice and best practices for those helping Native kids thrive. \nAnton Treuer will guide participants through the origins of ICWA\, examining the historical child welfare practices that led to its passage and the impact these practices had on Native American families and communities. The training will cover the foundational principles of ICWA\, including its legal framework\, jurisdictional provisions\, and the critical role it plays in protecting the rights of Native children\, families\, and tribes. \nKey Topics:\n•    The historical context and necessity of the Indian Child Welfare Act\n•    Key provisions and requirements of ICWA\n•    The law’s impact on current child welfare practices\n•    Challenges and updates facing ICWA today\n•    The future of ICWA and its role in supporting tribal sovereignty and family preservation
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-indigenous-kids-in-foster-and-adoptive-placements/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T103000
DTSTAMP:20251001T194547Z
CREATED:20251001T194547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T194547Z
UID:10002813-1763024400-1763029800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Unlocking the Power of Play for Connection
DESCRIPTION:Play is biologically hard-wired into every human. It’s not frivolous; it’s a powerful\, fundamental tool to build resilience\, empathy\, connection\, trust\, well-being\, creativity\, optimism\, and more. Play enables human flourishing. In this workshop\, we will dive into the neuroscience of play and walk away with practical ways to leverage play in work\, relationships\, and life. \n\nMia Sundstrom is the Director for Play Transformation at the National Institute for Play. She also works part-time for the Office of the Chancellor at the University of Denver as a project manager for character education. Mia has appeared on podcasts\, delivered keynotes\, led workshops\, and consulted with organizations regarding the application of play and character as a competitive advantage.  Mia was previously an NCAA D1 assistant coach for the University of Denver’s top-10 gymnastics team. Before coaching\, she was a student-athlete and captain for Denver Gymnastics\, helping lead the program to a historic fourth-place finish while earning two degrees: a Master’s in Public Policy (’23) and a Bachelor’s in Business Information and Analytics  (’21).
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-unlocking-the-power-of-play-for-connection-2/
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T114500
DTSTAMP:20250911T175326Z
CREATED:20250911T175326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175326Z
UID:10002764-1763030700-1763034300@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Resilience on the Road: Lessons from Foster Care to the Auto Shop
DESCRIPTION:Chaya Milchtein stands out in a crowd\, flaunting her fashion sense while teaching about cars\, traveling the world\, and breaking all kinds of norms. Hear about Chaya’s inspiring personal story of overcoming adversity while navigating the foster care system and building a successful career in a male-dominated industry.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-resilience-on-the-road-lessons-from-foster-care-to-the-auto-shop/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20250911T175349Z
CREATED:20250911T175349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175349Z
UID:10002765-1763037000-1763042400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Pride in Parenting: Navigating Systems as LGBTQ+ Families
DESCRIPTION:From the perspective of two social workers that also happen to be same-sex parents\, this workshop will explore personal and professional insights on parenting in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Participants can expect to broaden their understanding of current political and societal challenges facing LGBTQ+ families through examining the nuances of navigating healthcare\, education\, legal systems and social services. Now more than ever\, the difficult conversations are the most important to have and with this webinar\, attendees can walk away with practical strategies\, resources and confidence to advocate for families with hope and empowerment. \nLearning Objectives:\n•    Identify common systemic barriers that LGBTQ+ parents and families may encounter in healthcare\, education\, legal and social service systems.\n•    Understand rights and protections available to LGBTQ+ parents in the state of Minnesota\n•    Develop strategies for advocacy when engaging with professionals\, institutions\, or agencies that may hold biases or lack inclusivity.\n•    Strengthen communication skills for discussing family structure with providers\, educators and community supports.\n•    Build confidence in allyship and awareness of supportive resources available on a local\, state and national level to empower LGBTQ+ families in navigating systems safely and effectively.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-pride-in-parenting-navigating-systems-as-lgbtq-families/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T153400
DTSTAMP:20250911T175414Z
CREATED:20250911T175414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175414Z
UID:10002766-1763043300-1763048040@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Digital Citizenship and the Adoptee Experience: Navigating Identity in the Online Age
DESCRIPTION:In this present-focused training\, Cam Lee Small explores how the digital landscape is transforming adoptee experiences and identity formation. Drawing from his clinical practice and personal journey as a Korean American adoptee\, Cam examines how social media\, DNA testing\, and online communities create both opportunities and challenges for adoptees navigating their identities. Participants will gain insights into how adoptees use digital tools for birth family searches\, cultural connections\, and community building. Through real-time case scenarios and guided discussions\, professionals will develop skills to support adoptees in establishing healthy digital boundaries\, navigating online search and reunion processes\, and managing privacy concerns across various platforms. This training provides concrete strategies for helping adoptees critically engage with online information while creating safe spaces for processing discoveries. Participants will leave equipped with practical frameworks to guide adoptees of all ages through the complex digital dimensions of adoption experiences.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-digital-citizenship-and-the-adoptee-experience-navigating-identity-in-the-online-age/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T133000
DTSTAMP:20250918T202336Z
CREATED:20250918T202336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T202336Z
UID:10002773-1763379000-1763386200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:ICWA Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Urban Indian Director’s (MUID) Family Preservation Committee invites you to attend our annual ICWA meet and greet. We especially encourage frontline staff and people who are new to working with American Indian families to come. \n 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/icwa-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Minneapolis American Indian Center\, 1530 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T103000
DTSTAMP:20251031T131426Z
CREATED:20250911T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T131426Z
UID:10002767-1763456400-1763461800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Unlocking the Power of Play for Connection
DESCRIPTION:Play is biologically hard-wired into every human. It’s not frivolous; it’s a powerful\, fundamental tool to build resilience\, empathy\, connection\, trust\, well-being\, creativity\, optimism\, and more. Play enables human flourishing. In this workshop\, we will dive into the neuroscience of play and walk away with practical ways to leverage play in work\, relationships\, and life. \n  \n\nMia Sundstrom is the Director for Play Transformation at the National Institute for Play. She also works part-time for the Office of the Chancellor at the University of Denver as a project manager for character education. Mia has appeared on podcasts\, delivered keynotes\, led workshops\, and consulted with organizations regarding the application of play and character as a competitive advantage.  Mia was previously an NCAA D1 assistant coach for the University of Denver’s top-10 gymnastics team. Before coaching\, she was a student-athlete and captain for Denver Gymnastics\, helping lead the program to a historic fourth-place finish while earning two degrees: a Master’s in Public Policy (’23) and a Bachelor’s in Business Information and Analytics  (’21).
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-unlocking-the-power-of-play-for-connection/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T114500
DTSTAMP:20250911T175535Z
CREATED:20250911T175535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175535Z
UID:10002768-1763462700-1763466300@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Fighting the Darkness by Sharing Your Light
DESCRIPTION:So many of us battle depression and anxiety on a regular basis or know someone that does. Making it even more difficult is the fact that most fight their “Darkness” in secret. Chris Hawkey was one of those people until an unlikely scenario led him to bring his battle into the light. Chris will talk about how going public with his depression helped him with his own mental health issues. He’ll also reveal how each of us can help ourselves and those we love to bring our own darkness into the light.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-fighting-the-darkness-by-sharing-your-light/
CATEGORIES:- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T140000
DTSTAMP:20250911T175602Z
CREATED:20250911T175602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175602Z
UID:10002769-1763469000-1763474400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Fall Forum] Restoring Developmental Pathways for Children Impacted by Trauma and Neglect
DESCRIPTION:Children who have experienced abuse\, neglect\, or other significant disruptions in care often carry unmet developmental needs that affect their ability to trust\, self- and co-regulate\, and form connected and safe relationships. This webinar will introduce a practical framework for understanding these gaps through the lens of core relational needs and the need–response cycle — a foundational process in healthy development. Participants will learn how trauma\, neglect and deprivation interrupt this cycle\, how these disruptions show up in a child’s inner and outer worlds\, and how to intentionally offer “missing experiences” that promote healing. Drawing on principles from attachment theories\, sensory processing\, psychomotor\, psychotherapy and developmental psychology\, we will explore concrete strategies for attuning to a child’s underlying needs\, responding in ways that build safety and connection\, and supporting the gradual restoration of trust and healing.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-forum-restoring-developmental-pathways-for-children-impacted-by-trauma-and-neglect/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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