• The Increasing Rates of Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: How to Help and Support Children and Adolescents Through Anxiety

    This presentation will provide an overview of anxiety among children and adolescents. It will discuss common symptoms and diagnoses. Dr. Siek will specifically focus on reasons why anxiety is on the rise among this population along with practical solutions on how caregivers and professionals can help support this population experiencing anxiety.

  • Webinar: Neuroception: Using Your Parenting Super-Power!

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

    Join 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 brains and bodies react when we perceive threat and danger, factoring in caregiver behaviors.  When stressed and stretched thin, our unplanned reactions to challenges can…

  • 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 first novel to depict the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and delves into the reasons why it’s taken our society so long for these important narratives…

  • 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 to help foster parents and workers better understand the importance of families working together. We will examine the benefits and challenges of these working relationships…

  • Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family

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

    Join 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 Susan Strong, author of the book, One Yes at a Time, as she shares her open adoption experiences, including the joys of building and maintaining lifelong…

  • 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. This session focuses on the importance of social capital as a strategy to assist young adults as they transition out of foster care. We'll define…

  • Webinar: Applying for MFIP Benefits

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

    Minnesota 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Mega Training 2026

    North Homes Children and Family Services Bemidji Office 4225 Technology Drive, Bemidji

    Join 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…