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SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviors at Every Stage of Development: Elementary Years
DESCRIPTION:Meg Flynn will address the challenging behaviors that are specific to the elementary years and give insights as to the message of the behavior and tools to help the adult and child grow in the situation. Meg will show how these challenging behaviors are actually an opportunity to be curious and help create conditions for children to build social-emotional\, problem-solving\, and relationship skills in school and at home.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/challenging-behaviors-at-every-stage-of-development-elementary-years/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T120000
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SUMMARY:Reflecting and Unpacking Complex Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Tragically\, the majority of youth cared for in foster\, kinship and/or adoptive care have experienced some form of childhood trauma. These traumatic experiences significantly impact how a youth develops emotionally and behaviorally.  Foster\, kinship\, and adoptive caregivers are often faced with confusing\, challenging and complex behaviors as they care for the child who has been traumatized. This webinar will focus on identifying the possible purposes of the child’s complex behavior and emotional responses. Considerations in supportive and healing caregiver responses to the youth’s challenges will be discussed.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/reflecting-and-unpacking-complex-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T113000
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SUMMARY:Movement as Medicine: Somatic Tools for Caregivers & Professionals
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive\, research-backed webinar\, attendees will experience firsthand how somatic movement can physically rewire the brain\, promote trauma recovery\, and serve as a powerful protective factor against substance misuse. Bridging the gap between movement science and mental well-being\, this session offers real-time proof of how simple\, body-based habits directly impact emotional regulation\, attachment\, and stress management.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/movement-as-medicine-somatic-tools-for-caregivers-professionals/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004612Z
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SUMMARY:The Cost of Becoming a Boy: Trauma\, Masculinity\, and Better Engaging Boys in our Work
DESCRIPTION: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 is mislabeled as defiance\, aggression\, emotional withdrawal\, or lack of engagement. This workshop explores how trauma intersects with masculinity\, shaping the ways boys communicate distress\, form relationships\, and seek safety.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-cost-of-becoming-a-boy-trauma-masculinity-and-better-engaging-boys-in-our-work/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004635Z
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UID:10003385-1796810400-1796814000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: International Adoption for Children in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:This 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 in foster care.   The presentation will provide guidance on requirements related to relative search and engagement for relatives who reside out of the country\, documentation requirements\, resources to assist with costs associated with assessing a home\, and what comes next.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-dcyf-permanency-coffee-talk-international-adoption-for-children-in-foster-care/
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004702Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding ACEs: How Early Experiences Shape Children\, Families\, and Relationships
DESCRIPTION: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 will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between trauma and behavior and learn how supportive\, consistent\, and trauma-informed relationships can help children build resilience and heal. Case examples and practical tools and skills will be provided throughout this presentation.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-aces-how-early-experiences-shape-children-families-and-relationships/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004723Z
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UID:10003387-1796983200-1796986800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Critical Thinking Alive: Cultivating the Life of the Mind in an AI-Obsessed World
DESCRIPTION: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 roles require professional judgement\, fiduciary duty and client confidentiality. This seminar will explore maintaining the core skills and duties of critical thinking\, discretionary decision making and ethical conduct for professionals who have new technologies that may\, or may not\, benefit their roles.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/keeping-critical-thinking-alive-cultivating-the-life-of-the-mind-in-an-ai-obsessed-world/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T123000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004754Z
CREATED:20261020T004754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T004754Z
UID:10003388-1797246000-1797251400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Helping Families Navigate Hard Conversations: Drugs and Alcohol
DESCRIPTION: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 and adoptive parents approach these conversations with confidence\, compassion\, and understanding. Participants will explore strategies for discussing substance use\, addressing misinformation\, responding to difficult questions\, and creating a supportive environment where children and teens feel comfortable having honest conversations about drugs and alcohol.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/helping-families-navigate-hard-conversations-drugs-and-alcohol/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T131500
DTSTAMP:20261020T004848Z
CREATED:20261020T004848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T004848Z
UID:10003389-1797336000-1797340500@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Uplifting Caregivers' Voice to Strengthen Systems of Prevention for Minnesota's Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jeffrey Waid for an important conversation!  This presentation will provide an overview of current challenges within the Minnesota health care and human services landscape. Dr. Waid will also explore strategies caregivers engage in to effectively navigate services for their children and families and then provides recommendations for improving how services are delivered to children and families.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/uplifting-caregivers-voice-to-strengthen-systems-of-prevention-for-minnesotas-children-and-families/
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T004915Z
CREATED:20261020T004915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T004915Z
UID:10003390-1797422400-1797426000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviors at Every Stage of Development: Middle School Years
DESCRIPTION:Meg will address the challenging behaviors that are specific to the middle school years and give insights as to the message of the behavior and tools to help the adult and child grow in the situation. Meg will show how these challenging behaviors are actually an opportunity to be curious and help create conditions for young adolescents to build self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, and decision-making skills in school and at home.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/challenging-behaviors-at-every-stage-of-development-middle-school-years/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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