• Social Work Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Opportunities and Risks

    Virtual Event
    - Ongoing Learning

    As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into health, human services, and social work practice (from predictive analytics and risk assessment tools to client engagement platforms) social workers must be equipped to navigate its ethical implications. This professional development session explores the intersection of social work values and AI technologies. Participants will examine how core…

    Free
  • Culturally Responsive Parenting Group

    Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
    Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington
    - Ongoing Learning

    UMOJA's Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline, being a Black child in the world today, and trauma surrounding foster care…

    Free
  • The Ethical Responsibility of Social Justice in Families

    Virtual Event
    - Ongoing Learning

    The Ethical Responsibility of Social Justice in Families When: Thursday, Sep 25th 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Central Time) Cost: Free Recording Notes: This webinar will be not recorded. Audience: Parents& Professionals Level: Intermediate Ages addressed: 0-18 PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch…

    Free
  • Courtroom Testimony for County Workers (and other reluctant witnesses)

    Virtual Event

    A Primer on how to prepare for and present credible professional testimony in depositions, hearings, and trials (and survive to tell about it).  We will discuss direct examination v. cross examination, preparation, concurrent role of expert, deposition v. trial/hearing testimony, tips to be most effective… and what this all means! Whether you are a county…

    Free
  • [Part 2] Secondary Trauma

    Virtual Event

    This is the second session in our two-part webinar series on Secondary Trauma, also known as vicarious trauma. Secondary Trauma is the emotional and psychological impact experienced by people who are indirectly exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. It can occur through hearing details about or witnessing the aftermath of a trauma, and it…

    Free
  • Culturally Responsive Parenting Group

    Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
    Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington
    - Ongoing Learning

    UMOJA's Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline, being a Black child in the world today, and trauma surrounding foster care…

    Free
  • Understanding the Mind of the Child with Lying and Stealing Problems

    Lying and stealing can be fairly typical behaviors in children from traumatic backgrounds. They have often served to help the child survive in a world perceived as dangerous and ungiving. The mind of the child who resorts to secret and solitary behaviors may believe that needs and wants are not met by parents. We will…

    Free
  • Webinar: Curly Hair Loving Care

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This course introduces parents to the connection children have with their hair as well as the needs of textured hair and melanated skin. Parents will gain an understanding of the importance of celebrating ties for children in foster care as well as the basics of proper…

  • Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience

    Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience
    Virtual Conference conference@wearefamiliesrising.org
    - Ongoing Learning

    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…

  • UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp – Rooted & Rising

    3200 E 81st St, Bloomington, MN 55425 3200 E 81st S, Bloomington
    - Activities

    We are excited to announce that we have scheduled our next UMOJA Black Heritage Camp 'Rooted and Rising!'! Mark your calendars for October 17th-19th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN.…

    Free