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[Fall Forum] Unlocking the Power of Play for Connection
- Birth/First ParentsPlay 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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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 will be suggested, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant, participant-led, discussion. This is a safe, confidential space, the group is facilitated…
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Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.- Foster ParentsJoin 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…
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Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering
- ActivitiesJoin Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
- Foster ParentsWeekly 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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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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Relative & Kinship Share & Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesVirtual Event- Support GroupsThis is a welcoming virtual space for caregivers of relative and kin youth - whether through foster care or informal arrangements - to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
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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
- Foster ParentsSo 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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