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Webinar: Neuroception: Using Your Parenting Super-Power!
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningJoin Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Using Your Parenting Super-Power! Tuesday, Feb. 03 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom Exploring more polyvagal theory, we will dig further into how our…
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Writing History, Uncovering Truths
As a bestselling and award-winning author and educator, Rhodes has dedicated her life’s work to uncovering suppressed stories. In this talk, she shares her personal experience researching and publishing the…
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Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Collaboration Between Caregivers and Families of Origin
This interactive workshop highlights the exciting work in child welfare related to building and maintaining relationships and communication between birth parents and foster/adoptive parents. The goal of this training is…
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Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin Us for a Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Join us in an interview with…
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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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Before I Let Go
Most of us know this term as Frankie Beverly & Maze's most popular song. This timeless song reminds us to think about what families should do as youth are transitioning.…
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Webinar: Applying for MFIP Benefits
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesMinnesota benefits are important for parenting families. Learn how to apply online for Food Assistance (SNAP), Emergency Assistance), MFIP/Cash programs, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with one online application. Find out how to upload documents to your application without creating a sign in. We will also review the paper application. Details: Tuesday Feb 17th noon…
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Grief, Loss, and Your Biological Child
The birth children of foster and adoptive parents experience grief and loss in a unique way. From the comings and goings, new additions, changes to routines, and shifts in family dynamics, the family unit is no longer the same. This presentation will explore the many different ways birth children may experience and express grief within…
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Helping Your Teen Navigate Stress and Anxiety: A Caregivers Guide
As rates of teen mental health concerns continue to rise, caregivers are often asking teens "What can I do to help?". This presentation will provide clear, research-informed answers with practice tools that meet families where they are at. Participants will learn how to: - Recognize early signs of stress and anxiety in adolescents - Use…
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Crisis Services: How Mobile Crisis Response Teams Support Their Communities
Mobile Crisis Response Teams are short-term, intensive services provided during a mental health crisis or emergency. They can help people cope with immediate stressors, identify and use resources, develop action plans, and can help avoid hospitalization. Teams are available throughout Minnesota and serve children and adults. In this webinar, staff from the Western Mental Health…
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Mega Training 2026
North Homes Children and Family Services Bemidji Office 4225 Technology Drive, BemidjiJoin us for our annual Mega Training on Thursday, February 26th, 2026! This year, we're excited to feature Barb Clark, Angie Erickson and Kate Rickord. You can join us virtually or in person at our Bemidji Watch Party, where you will have an opportunity to connect with other providers. Based on your feedback from last year, Barb…
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Navigating the Seven Core Issues in Play Therapy with Adoptive Children
- Ongoing LearningAdoption weaves layers of emotion and experience into a child’s play and relationships, often in ways that can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. In this session, you’ll uncover how the Seven Core Issues in Adoption—loss, rejection, guilt/shame, grief, identity, intimacy, and mastery/control—show up in the play therapy room. Through practical tools and strategies, you’ll…
