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Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience
Virtual Conference conference@wearefamiliesrising.org- Ongoing LearningThis training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties, redefining roles and relationships, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives, the…
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Sharing Your Values with the Youth in Your Care
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningSharing Your Values with the Youth in Your CareTues Dec 9 and Wed Dec 10 (two parts)12 noon- 1 pm Research shows that if young people understand family values around…
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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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Sharing Your Values with the Youth in Your Care
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningSharing Your Values with the Youth in Your CareTues Dec 9 and Wed Dec 10 (two parts)12 noon- 1 pm Research shows that if young people understand family values around…
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Healing for Survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry: How to Not Make Things Worse
Recent documentaries, books, and podcasts share some horrific accounts from survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Noting their implicit coercion and historic abuses, some have called for these types…
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Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage
Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage is a heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of parenthood. At the heart of the presentation is the belief that every stage of…
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Equine Therapy for Children
Horses are highly sensitive to human emotions and body language, which makes them uniquely suited for therapy. This workshop will provide information about what equine therapy is, the science behind…
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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…
Free