Permanency Hub MN

In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
2027-06-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2027-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Peace Lutheran Church, 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale, 55422
Our 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 for mutual support, ideas.

Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
2027-06-06 21:00 - 22:00, 2027-06-13 21:00 - 22:00, 2027-06-20 21:00 - 22:00, 2027-06-27 21:00 - 22:00, 2027-07-04 21:00 - 22:00, 2027-07-11 21:00 - 22:00
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

Support Group: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
2027-06-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2027-07-05 14:00 - 15:30
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 Specialist

Share and Support Group
2027-06-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2027-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | – Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting, MN, United States
Support 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 managers, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields. It is an opportune time for families to network, problem solve, and gather information on available resources and trainings.

Support Group: General Parenting Support
2027-06-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-06-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-06-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-06-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-07-07 09:00 - 10:30
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers.
Click on the Support Group Link to join.
Facilitated by Julie Peterson
Parent Support Specialist

Share and Support Group
2027-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 | – Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting, MN, United States
Support 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 managers, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields. It is an opportune time for families to network, problem solve and gather information on available resources and trainings.

Support Group: Kinship Caregivers Support
2027-06-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2027-07-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Link
Join 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

Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
2027-06-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2027-07-09 11:00 - 12:30 | 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 various locations.
Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register.
Facilitate by Katie Neuman
Parent Support Specialist

Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch
2027-06-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Metro Lunch Bunch, Use the link to pre-register.
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 various locations. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register.
Facilitated by Julie Peterson
Parent Support Specialist

Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
2027-06-18 09:30 - 23:00, 2027-07-02 09:30 - 11:00 | – Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting, MN, United States
1st & 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 health resources and more!

Relative & Kinship Share & Support Group
2027-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | – Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting, MN, United States
This 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.
Reach out to Nexus Kindred Family Healing’s Kinship Navigator Resource Line at 320-200-2442 to learn more.

Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
2027-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud, 56301
Join 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

Support Group: Rainbow Families Support
2027-06-23 19:30 - 21:00
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

Caregiver Roundtable
2027-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Ampersand Families Office, 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville, 55113
For 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.

Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)
2027-06-28 18:30 - 20:00
Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers.
Click on the Support Group Link to join.
Facilitated by Katie Neuman
Parent Support Specialist
