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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 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…
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Live Webinar | Caregiver/Child Connectedness for Kinship Families
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningCaregiver/child connectedness (CCC) is a high-quality emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver that is felt by both and is long-lasting. Research shows that CCC has many protective…
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[Fall Forum] Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements
- Ongoing LearningJoin renowned scholar and educator Anton Treuer for an in-depth training event, "Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements: From the Indian Child Welfare Act to Best Practices for Helping…
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[Fall Forum] Unlocking the Power of Play for Connection
Play is biologically hard-wired into every human. It's not frivolous; it's a powerful, fundamental tool to build resilience, empathy, connection, trust, well-being, creativity, optimism, and more. Play enables human flourishing.…
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[Fall Forum] Resilience on the Road: Lessons from Foster Care to the Auto Shop
- Ongoing LearningChaya Milchtein stands out in a crowd, flaunting her fashion sense while teaching about cars, traveling the world, and breaking all kinds of norms. Hear about Chaya's inspiring personal story…
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[Fall Forum] Pride in Parenting: Navigating Systems as LGBTQ+ Families
- Ongoing LearningFrom the perspective of two social workers that also happen to be same-sex parents, this workshop will explore personal and professional insights on parenting in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Participants…
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[Fall Forum] Digital Citizenship and the Adoptee Experience: Navigating Identity in the Online Age
- Ongoing LearningIn this present-focused training, Cam Lee Small explores how the digital landscape is transforming adoptee experiences and identity formation. Drawing from his clinical practice and personal journey as a Korean…
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ICWA Meet and Greet
Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States- Ongoing LearningThe Metropolitan Urban Indian Director's (MUID) Family Preservation Committee invites you to attend our annual ICWA meet and greet. We especially encourage frontline staff and people who are new to…
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[Fall Forum] Unlocking the Power of Play for Connection
- Ongoing LearningPlay is biologically hard-wired into every human. It's not frivolous; it's a powerful, fundamental tool to build resilience, empathy, connection, trust, well-being, creativity, optimism, and more. Play enables human flourishing.…
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[Fall Forum] Fighting the Darkness by Sharing Your Light
So many of us battle depression and anxiety on a regular basis or know someone that does. Making it even more difficult is the fact that most fight their “Darkness”…
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[Fall Forum] Restoring Developmental Pathways for Children Impacted by Trauma and Neglect
- Ongoing LearningChildren who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other significant disruptions in care often carry unmet developmental needs that affect their ability to trust, self- and co-regulate, and form connected and…
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The Nightmare of Sleep Problems
Sleep and bedtime challenges can be exhausting for both youth and parents. This webinar will provide an overview of the different types of youth sleep and bedtime challenges with significant…