• Wired Winds: Understanding the Impact of Technology, Screen Time, and Social Media on Growing Brains

    Virtual Event

    In today's digital age, technology is woven into nearly every part of our children's lives- from classrooms to living rooms, and everywhere in between. But how is this constant connectivity shaping their brains, and what does this mean for behavior and well-being? This presentation is designed for caregivers and professionals who want to better understand…

    Free
  • W.I.S.E. Up!®

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Activities

    FREE Dinner and Live Workshop for Parents and Children (Grades 3-6)  W.I.S.E. Up!® is an empowerment program designed to create a safe space for children to express their feelings about being…

  • Webinar: Child to Parent Violence

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

    Join Us for a Webinar: Child to Parent Violence Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This training explores the often-overlooked dynamic of child-to-parent violence, a form of family violence rooted in histories of emotional and psychological health, attachment disruptions, and regulation difficulties. Participants will gain insight into the underlying causes…

  • Live Webinar | Caregiver/Child Connectedness for Kinship Families

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

    Caregiver/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 factors for young people, including a reduction in risk-taking behaviors. Details: Tuesday, November 11 & Wednesday, November 12 Noon-1:00 p.m. on Zoom

  • Webinar: Wholistic View of Health

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

    Join Us for a Webinar: Wholistic View of Health Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents who want to better understand the whole-child perspective. We will explore how physical health, emotional and psychological health, and behavior are deeply interconnected, and how challenges in…

  • Live Webinar | Caregiver/Child Connectedness for Kinship Families

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

    Caregiver/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 factors for young people, including a reduction in risk-taking behaviors. Details: Tuesday, November 11 & Wednesday, November 12 Noon-1:00 p.m. on Zoom

  • [Fall Forum] Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements

    - Ongoing Learning

    Join 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…

    Free
  • [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.…

    Free
  • [Fall Forum] Resilience on the Road: Lessons from Foster Care to the Auto Shop

    - Ongoing Learning

    Chaya 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 of overcoming adversity while navigating the foster care system and building a successful career in a male-dominated industry.

    Free