• Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Open to pre-adoptive, adoptive, foster, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection,…

  • Search & Reunion Support Group

    Search & Reunion Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

    This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering, or active in, search and reunion or have searched and…

  • [Part 1] Secondary Trauma

    Virtual Event

    Secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma, is the emotional and psychological impact experienced by people who are indirectly exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. It can occur through…

    Free
  • Fall Family Retreat

    Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross Lake
    - Activities

    All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Fall Family Retreat at Camp Knutson! All eligible families will receive a…

  • Special Education | Helping Students Succeed

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

    Saturday, September 20 10 a.m. – Noon on Zoom Learn the basics of the special education process including evaluation, Individualized Education Programs, and students’ rights.  We’ll discuss the laws that…

  • 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
  • Social Work Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Opportunities and Risks

    Virtual Event
    - Ongoing Learning

    As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into health, human services, and social work practice (from predictive analytics and risk assessment tools to client engagement platforms) social workers must be equipped to navigate its ethical implications. This professional development session explores the intersection of social work values and AI technologies. Participants will examine how core…

    Free