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[Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young…
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Building Felt Safety Around Bedtime for Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma (From a Previously Exhausted Foster/Adoptive Mom)
Bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of the day for children who have experienced trauma, and for the caregivers who love them. In this workshop, Certified Pediatric Sleep…
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Empowering Youth Voices: Healing After Domestic Violence
Youth who have lived through domestic violence often carry deep emotional and relational wounds—yet they also hold remarkable potential for resilience. This workshop introduces the core dynamics of domestic violence…
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Understanding the Mind of the Child with Wetting and Soiling Issues
Wetting and soiling are two of the more difficult conditions that a youth may bring with them to a placement. Medical assessment is always the first step in responding to…
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Support Group: Transracial Families Support
Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway, EaganJoin 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…
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After the FASD Diagnosis: Navigating the Next Steps
Receiving an FASD diagnosis can bring a mix of relief, grief, and uncertainty. For many caregivers, the next question is: what now? This workshop offers a roadmap for the days,…
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Changing Change: Supporting Children and Teens Through Transitions
Change is a constant in life and frequently within the foster care and adoption systems. Unfortunately, we often feel poorly prepared or trained on how to best support children and…
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[Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young…
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Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningJoin Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had! Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom “Neuroception,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges,…
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FASD Basics
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesVirtual Event- Ongoing LearningIn partnership with Proof Alliance, we have incredible trainings for parents and caregivers. These online trainings are open to all EVOLVE families, including current, past, and anyone interested. We're offering…
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[Part 2] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…
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DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Strategies for Addressing a Caregiver’s Wish to Decline of Northstar Kinship Assistance
- Ongoing LearningThis coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers, supervisors, and other child welfare professionals working with relative caregivers as a permanency option for Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC). While Northstar Kinship Assistance was intended to unify benefits and remove barriers to permanent placement, some kinship caregivers are still choosing…