FAMILY CALENDAR
Events
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Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. CloudJoin our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: Rainbow Families Support
Virtual support for LGBTQIA2S+ adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Caregiver Roundtable
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville- Support GroupsFor all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Hybrid option available. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org.
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EVOLVE Kinship Support Group
Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul- Ongoing LearningThe Kinship Support Group is a monthly meeting for Kinship Caregivers. The sessions will be at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation located at 451 Lexington Parkway N. St. Paul, MN 55104. During the in-person sessions, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. EVOLVE’s Kinship Support Group will be facilitated by Cierra Buckner, LSW, from the Institute to Transform Child…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States- Pre-Adoption Classes & OrientationThis education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)
Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale- Support GroupsOur Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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