• It’s the Magic in Living

    Virtual Event

    We all want to make a difference in life. It's a chance to use our own talents and unique skills. But then -- there's the unrelenting daily routine! It can wear us out. We can lose both our humor and what's worse, our hope. What can we do to stay positive and hopeful moment by…

    Free
  • Live Webinar: Behavioral Health Crisis Planning for Families

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Wed. Oct. 22nd 10:30 am - 12 noon Online via Zoom Presenter:  Renee Labat, Youth Program Coordinator, from NAMI Minnesota Learn the warning signs of a crisis, how to prevent a crisis, and steps to take during and after a crisis. Caregivers will also learn how to create a crisis plan, when to call 911 vs. the…

  • Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals

    This session will explore children's experiences when parents are involved in the criminal legal system and consider how caregivers and professionals can support children before, during, and after these experiences. We will explore how best to support children's behaviors and emotions around parent-child contact (e.g., visits in a prison or jail), as well as when…

    Free
  • Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals

    - Ongoing Learning

    This session will explore children's experiences when parents are involved in the criminal legal system and consider how caregivers and professionals can support children before, during, and after these experiences. We will explore how best to support children's behaviors and emotions around parent-child contact (e.g., visits in a prison or jail), as well as when…

    Free
  • Caregiver Roundtable

    Caregiver Roundtable
    Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville
    - Support Groups

    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.

    Free
  • EVOLVE Kinship Support Group

    Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul
    - Support Groups

    The 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…

    Free
  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Activities

    Join 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 made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Halloween Costume Party Open-House at CHLSS Eustis Office Saturday, October…

  • 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

    Free