FAMILY CALENDAR
Events
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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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FAM’s Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair
Foster Adopt Minnesota 2446 University Ave W, Suite 104, St. Paul, MN, United States- ActivitiesIn celebration of Kinship Month, Foster Adopt Minnesota will be hosting our annual Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair for kinship caregivers at our St. Paul office on Tuesday, September 16th, 1:00-6:00PM!…
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Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington- Ongoing LearningUMOJA's Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias…
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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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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsOpen 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,…
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Search & Reunion Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis 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…
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[Part 1] Secondary Trauma
Virtual EventSecondary 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…
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Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch
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…
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Fall Family Retreat
Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross Lake- ActivitiesAll 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…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 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…
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Special Education | Helping Students Succeed
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningSaturday, 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…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
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
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