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Support Group: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
Virtual monthly parenting support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers of youth and young adults. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support…
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Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsSupport Groups are an excellent tool where families are able to share experiences and encourage each other in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. Support Groups are facilitated by North Homes case…
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Webinar: Tantrums, Meltdowns, Blow-ups, Oh My!
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesTuesday May 6th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) You likely do your best to try and prevent these from happening, yet they still do. Participants in this session will walk away…
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[Part 1] Foundations of Financial Success for Nontraditional Families
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking Financial…
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Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Pre-Adoption Classes & OrientationThe online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. Couples may complete their education together or pursue…
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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: Kinship Caregivers Support
Zoom LinkJoin us for a monthly virtual support group for kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist
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Trauma in the Lives of Children and Families
This workshop is designed for caregivers of children impacted by developmental trauma. It aims to deepen understanding of trauma's effects on development, behavior, and well-being. Participants will explore the physiological,…
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Adult Adoptee Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more- Support GroupsAdult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics…
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Affirming a Youth’s Whole Identity Training
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningThis is a new training that Ampersand Families is offering to our families. It will focus on how to support and affirm a youth who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
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UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
- ActivitiesWe invite you to join us for UMOJA MN Coffee Connections, a gathering created for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota. This is more than…
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Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.Join us for a monthly meetup to connect with other foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to talk over lunch for emotional and parent resource support. We will meet monthly at…