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SUMMARY:Share and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/share-and-support-group-2/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
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SUMMARY:[FosterEd] Understanding Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Human trafficking can seem like an issue that happens in distant countries\, but both sex and labor trafficking happen in Minnesota every day. Young people are at increased risk of being trafficked\, making it crucial that the adults in their lives understand the issue. Learn about human trafficking\, how it happens\, signs to watch for\, and what to do if you suspect a youth is experiencing sex or labor trafficking. The Advocates for Human Rights works to address human trafficking; learn more about The Advocates for Human Rights work and how you can help. \nMadeline Lohman is the Associate Program Director for Training and Technical Assistance with The Advocates for Human Rights. She develops training resources on core Advocates issue areas\, including human rights advocacy for social justice organizations\, international monitoring and reporting\, and guidance for pro bono volunteers. \nMadeline is also one of the Advocates experts on labor trafficking and exploitation. She has developed protocols for law enforcement and for community organizations to identify and respond to labor trafficking\, conducted fact-finding on labor trafficking in Minnesota\, and trained government officials\, labor organizations\, service providers\, and law enforcement officials on labor trafficking.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered-understanding-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240118T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T173546Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served\, timelines\, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!)\, licensing requirements\, and more. \nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time-intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation-3/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240124T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112459Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. \nThis group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with\, or currently be working with\, any agency/county for foster care or any type of adoption (foster care\, infant\, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lgbtq-caregiver-support-group/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240205T163934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151520Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 2] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
DESCRIPTION:Please join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families)\, child-welfare organizations and conferences. \nTransracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family\, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand the history of why children of color are over-represented in child-welfare in order to avoid perpetuating racism and to instead embrace an anti-racist outlook to support the health and wellbeing of transracial adoptees and/or transracial foster youth. This workshop will provide a window into the nuanced first-hand narratives of adoptees through videos\, anonymized case studies and Angela’s personal stories. This interactive workshop will leave you thinking about the role transracial adoption plays in our quest for racial justice in America. \nPART 2:\nRole-play interrupting adoption-related microaggressions in small groups. Angela provides structure and strategies. \nJoin us on April 17th for the third and final part of this webinar series. \nAngela Tucker\, a Black transracial adoptee\, is an author and internationally recognized speaker on adoption\, race\, identity and inclusion. Her debut book; “You Should Be Grateful:” Stories of Race\, Identity and Transracial Adoption\, was published in April 2023 by Beacon Press. At the age of 26 Angela found her biological family. Her determination and insatiable curiosity is an inspiration to many and is on display through her search for her biological parents in the intimate documentary\, CLOSURE (Hulu\, Netflix\, Amazon Prime). Angela has worked within child welfare for the past 15 years\, including securing and managing a $250\,000 grant for a Seattle based foster care agency\, while working as the director of Post-Adoption Services.  As a film producer\, author and cultural commentator\, Angela has appeared on CNN\, Al Jazeera\, The Red Table Talk\, in The New Yorker and many other top-tier media outlets to help center adoptee stories. She is a mentor and advisor to adoptees nationwide\, has contributed to renowned fictional work\, including Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill and NBC’s hit show\, This Is Us. \nAs the CEO of The Adopted Life\, Tucker hosts The Adoptee Next Door podcast to offer nuanced\, ethical and accessible content in order to create a world where all adoptee experiences are valid and valued. She is also the host of the INNOVATE! podcast\, where she interviews those named Re-Envisioning Foster Care Champions of America. She has produced five short educational films about adoption and offers regular consulting for media\, agencies and families. Angela founded the Adoptee Mentoring Society in 2022\, Angela lives with Bryan Tucker\, her Emmy-award winning spouse in Seattle\, Washington.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-the-intersection-of-transracial-adoption-racial-injustice/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T114136Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:This education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish by viewing content from two more guest speakers\, closing online material\, and a post-test.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240318T134025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T134025Z
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SUMMARY:The Brain Architecture Game – The Impact of Early Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, in-person training for adoptive\, foster\, relative and kinship families in the Greater Duluth area. \nWe will explore the impact of attachment on brain development through an interactive game by looking at experiences that strengthen or weaken an individual’s ability to withstand stress. This will demonstrate the impact of life events on brain development and lifelong implications for resiliency. We will discuss how this relates to challenges you are facing with the children in your care and tactics to help the children learn new coping skills. Dinner will be provided. \nChildcare registration is required at: 218-590-1785\nSpace is limited\, and on a first come first serve registration. If childcare is needed\, please include: first name and age of each child\, and if anyone has any allergies. Please list emergency contact other than the parent (s)/guardian (s) with (first/last name\, relationship\, and cell number). \nPresented by: Tracy Henegar is a Human Development and Relationships Educator for the UW-Madison Division of Extension for Douglas & Bayfield Counties. She has a master’s in human services with an emphasis in Family Life Education. With more than 20 years of experience working with families and at-risk youth in the Douglas County WI area\, her current work focuses on family education and professional development\, with an emphasis on mental health and wellbeing\, and on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience. \nTracy is an active member of the Douglas County Fostering Futures Initiative on trauma-informed care and the Douglas County Mental Health Coordinated Community Response Coalition. She became a Mental Health First Aid national trainer in August of 2018 and has trained more than 800 adults throughout the region in Mental Health First Aid/Youth Mental Health First Aid. \nQuestions? Contact: Kris Hanson for accommodation requests connected to a disability. Services are intended to be inclusive and accessible: Kris.Hanson@lssmn.org | 218.600.6990 \nCertificate of attendance will be provided. \nThis service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.\nThe audience is for Minnesota residents only \n 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-brain-architecture-game-the-impact-of-early-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240207T170204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T164506Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us when you can for mutual support\, ideas.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/in-person-kinship-support-and-education-groups/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 4512 France Ave N\, Robbinsdale\, 55422
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240209T170824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T170824Z
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SUMMARY:Signs & Strategies for Emotional Dysregulation for Foster & Adoptive Youth
DESCRIPTION:As many of us know\, being a foster or adopted child can bring up many conflicted and complex feelings\, and connection is at the core of helping develop posttraumatic growth in each child. Noticing a child’s behaviors as emotional dysregulation can help us as parents and professionals show up with more compassion and understanding to build self-awareness\, resiliency\, and build connection. In this workshop\, Mya will identify signs of dysregulation (some might not be as obvious) and strategies that can help. Mya is an inter-cultural adoptee and an Occupational Therapist who supports young clients and adoptive families in her Nature OT practice. \nMya feels incredibly fortunate to be able to combine her love for nature with her almost 20-years clinical experience as a bilingual (Spanish) occupational therapist to create her own Nature OT practice that boosts kids’ physical and mental health. That means she skill-builds with toddlers to teens while exploring in nature in the Central Coast of CA. She supports neurodivergent kids (with ADHD\, Autism\, Sensory difficulties\, and anxiety) and kids that have experienced trauma and adoption. She believes in helping every child discover their own superpowers and feel more confident and grounded to live with greater joy and ease. Partnering with families to offer strategies and creative problem-solving solutions for their children is also essential to the deep impact she has with her young clients and families. When she’s not working\, she loves to move – working out at CrossFit classes or getting outdoors walking with her sweet shih-tzu pup\, her teen sons\, husband\, and friends along any body of water and among trees.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/signs-adoptive-youth/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240205T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151536Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 1] Consent Toolbox Through a Cultural Lens - Age 0 to 9
DESCRIPTION:Part one of this two-part series focuses on youth ages 0-9.  Please note: Part two of this series (on April 18) addresses ages 10-18. \nConsent is complex and this workshop will give participants the tools to make sure youth understand consent even when they have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Participants will increase their understanding of how historical trauma\, privilege and sexual abuse impacts youth development\, specifically when it comes to teaching consent.  This workshop will help participants empower youth in understanding and teaching consent.  Participants will also learn how to intervene early with children who are having difficulty with boundary crossing and inappropriate behaviors. \nLearning objectives for the 0-9 age range: \nParticipants will learn how unresolved collective/historical trauma impacts youth perception of consent and privilege. \nParticipants will learn 3 main concepts that need to be covered when teaching youth about consent. \nParticipants will learn how to effectively respond to youth who are crossing boundaries with peers and younger children. \nParticipants will learn how to implement 3 activities that they can use with youth to highlight understanding of the 3 main consent concepts. \nThis workshop will offer historical perspectives and how they relate to sexual abuse\, often creating intergenerational trauma that impacts risk for sexual abuse. The workshop will offer hands on tools and activities that participants can use to address consent with youth from ages 0 to 9. Lastly\, the presenters will focus on the importance of early intervention when youth behaviors are inappropriate. \nThis material will be offered within the context of a wide range of family beliefs and perspectives. Care will be given to respecting the collective trauma many populations experience while still communicating important facts.  The presenters will offer theoretical information and case discussion. There will be opportunities to try the tools with hands on activities. \nLibby Bergman\, LICSW\, was one of three co-founders of the Family Enhancement Center and has served as the Executive Director since 2000. Libby has worked with youth and families for over 30 years and is a sought after expert and speaker on the subject of child abuse and neglect. Libby was the recipient of the 2011 Children’s Law Center of Minnesota’s Heroes for Children Award.  She was honored again in 2013 with the University of Minnesota School of Social Work Alumna of the Year. \nSkye is FEC’s Youth Intervention Program Manager and does psychotherapy with youth and adults\, ages 10 and up. Skye is developing a curriculum called Violence Intervention through Relational Empowerment (VIRE)\, for youth who have experienced trauma and may be at risk for engaging in harmful behaviors or experiencing future abuse. Skye grew up on the East Side of Saint Paul\, obtained her Master’s in Social Work at the University of MN\, Duluth\, has experience working with adolescents in residential and outpatient settings\, and previously worked under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as a county case manager. Skye is pursuing a Graduate Certification for specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy. Skye highly values community and family led practices that acknowledge historical and systematic traumas and emphasize intergenerational strengths and how they all relate to people on an individual level. She does not view her practice as the solution when working with families and individuals\, but rather as just another tool in their toolbox.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-1-consent-toolbox-through-a-cultural-lens-age-0-to-9/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240131T143517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T153731Z
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SUMMARY:Share and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/share-and-support-group/2024-04-01/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240205T163852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151606Z
UID:10000281-1711994400-1712001600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[FosterEd] Managing Behavioral Challenges with Interventions
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will explore the current issues related to behavioral challenges of school age children. Participants will explore the nature of challenging behaviors and effective interventions while inspiring change in those behaviors. The catalyst of this workshop will be an emphasis on nurturing and encouragement as a means to motivate change. \nJimmie has over 20 years of experience in the field of counseling and education. He holds 3 licenses in school\, clinical and alcohol and drug counseling. He has a certificate in Trauma Informed Practice from the University of Minnesota and a Co-Occurring Disorders certificate from Adler Graduate School. Additionally\, Jimmie is an LPC & LPCC board approved clinical supervisor by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. \nJimmie is a trainer and consultant in Restorative Practices\, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) as well as other Social Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches such as the Nurtured Heart Approach. Prior to his work as an associate therapist\, he served as an Adjunct Instructor for Adler Graduate. When applicable\, Jimmie incorporates elements of Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model. He also incorporates the generational trauma work of Resmaa Menakem\, author of My Grandmother’s Hands\, to better inform his service. \nJimmie’s clinical work has been with mostly black indigenous people of color (BIPOC). He approaches his work with genuine curiosity\, and feels honored to be trusted with client’s sacred thoughts\, feelings and experiences. Jimmie believes in the Adlerian principle that a primary source of struggles in life is caused by taking too many precautions. This is why he enjoys helping clients find the power to face their fears by embracing the courage to be imperfect.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered-managing-behavioral-challenges-with-interventions/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240321T132538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T132538Z
UID:10000450-1711971000-1711976400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Parenting Group is a group that brings together individuals and families caring for children through kinship or foster care placement. Borrowing from the teachings of “Gifts Of the Sacred Circle” and “Gete-Aniahinabe Miikana” (The Old One’s Road). We will embrace the traditions of preserving family and cultural ties and supporting caregivers. The group started on February 5th but runs monthly on the first Monday of the month. The next group will be on April 1st\, 2024\, from 11:30 to 1:00. A meal will be provided. The group will be held in person at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center\, 2300 15th Ave S\, MPLS\, MN 55404. Please contact Sarah Carlson for questions or to register for this group at 612-438-8312 or Email: scarlson@miwrc.org
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/caregivers-parenting-circle/2024-04-01/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240311T112010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T132119Z
UID:10000368-1711648800-1711654200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/caregiver-roundtable/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families Office\, 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300\, Roseville\, 55113
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T103900Z
UID:10000307-1711558800-1711562400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240319T184319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T184319Z
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SUMMARY:Festival for Fathers and Families 2024
DESCRIPTION:Brunch served 9:30am- 11:00am. Activities: Easter Bunny\, Photo frame making\, egg coloring\, planting\, reading center\, face painting and many more vendors and exhibits for the whole family!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/festival-for-fathers-and-families-2024/
LOCATION:Shooting Star Casino\, 777 S Casino Rd\, Mahnomen\, MN\, 56557\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240123T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T114136Z
UID:10000273-1711101600-1711123200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:This education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish by viewing content from two more guest speakers\, closing online material\, and a post-test.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240118T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T173546Z
UID:10000175-1711044000-1711051200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served\, timelines\, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!)\, licensing requirements\, and more. \nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time-intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation-3/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240124T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T113003Z
UID:10000229-1710957600-1710964800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Search & Reunion Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/search-reunion-support-group-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240124T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T152540Z
UID:10002775-1710957600-1710963000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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\, positive parenting strategies\, support\, and more! After registration\, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/greater-minnesota-parent-support-group-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240207T170303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T170303Z
UID:10000348-1710936000-1710941400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar - Kinship Resources: Financial\, Medical\, and Mental Health Services
DESCRIPTION:If you are raising your relative’s or friend’s child\, you know that it takes resources to support your family.  This presentation is on the financial supports that may be available to you such as the MFIP Child Only Grant\, nutrition supports\, energy assistance programs\, child support and other public state and federal benefits. \nPresenter: \nJanet Salo is a Kinship Navigator with the Kinship Family Support Services\, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She is a fierce advocate for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. She brings over 25 years of non-profit experience focusing on advocacy and support of individuals with unique abilities and needs\, educational advocacy\, training and support for kinship caregivers and children in transition.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-kinship-resources-financial-medical-and-mental-health-services/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240131T211802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151625Z
UID:10000280-1710851400-1710856800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Countering Learned Helplessness in Youth
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will delve into strategies for combating learned helplessness in young individuals. Our focus will be twofold: examining the factors that contribute to the development of learned helplessness in youth\, and exploring the concept of learned optimism as its antithesis. \nLaura Thro M.P.S. focuses on healing after trauma by utilizing restorative and transformational approaches through program development\, implementation\, and training. She facilitates a restorative practice program for individuals in correctional facilities aimed at transformation through accountability. Laura holds various degrees in psychology\, domestic violence\, criminology\, and violence prevention. She also developed and taught an Introduction to Domestic Violence course at UMD.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-countering-learned-helplessness-in-youth/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240206T150236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T174703Z
UID:10000311-1710845100-1710850500@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Using Art Therapy to Support Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss the potential of art therapy techniques to support emotional regulation for children with a history of neurodevelopmental disabilities\, trauma\, and/or mental health challenges. Rebekah & Carolyn will present a brief art therapy program that was developed to reduce anxiety for autistic children and discuss how a similar program may be adapted for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship families and professionals supporting these families. Session participants will be invited to experience art therapy using materials commonly found in any home or office\, like paper\, pencils\, scissors\, glue sticks\, and colored media such as markers. Use a few\, or use them all! \nDr. Rebekah Hudock is an Assistant Professor and Pediatric Neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB). She specializes in diagnostic evaluations\, therapy programming\, and clinical research for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Dr. Hudock is also a faculty mentor for the Leadership in Education and Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program and provides supervision for undergraduate and graduate students who are gaining clinical and research skills within the MIDB Clinic. \nCarolyn Buller\, MA\, is working towards becoming licensed in mental health and art therapy. She earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling & Art Therapy Specialty from Adler Graduate School and completed an internship at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-using-art-therapy-to-support-anxiety/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240130T131150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T185819Z
UID:10000291-1710838800-1710844200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Meeting Belonging Needs as a Supportive Adult
DESCRIPTION:“We all are born into the world looking for someone looking for us\, and we remain in this mode of searching for the rest of our lives.” – Dr. Curt Thompson \nBelonging is a basic human need that is essential for every person\, regardless of age or background. However\, children who have experienced traumatic or adverse events may find it harder to attain this need than others. As adults who have stepped up to care for and help them grow\, it is important to ensure that their trauma does not define their future. Did you know that the primary sources of belonging for youth are family\, school\, and community\, in that order? If you serve\, connect\, or care for youth in any 3 of those spaces\, then this webinar will be for you. We will cover foundational concepts such as trauma\, belonging\, ACEs\, and more. We will explore the link between trauma and a lack of belonging. And most importantly\, we will uncover\, brainstorm\, and discuss strategies for fostering a sense of belonging in your particular role and assisting those you serve in reaching their full potential. \nGaelin Elmore is a dynamic and nationally sought-after keynote speaker\, trainer\, and thought leader. He works with organizations and people who want to help children overcome trauma and unleash their potential through the implementation of belonging. Gaelin’s passion and energy for his work stems from his heart for justice\, and his own lived experience. Gaelin has spent most of his life\, and his entire childhood\, on a journey to find the places in which he belonged. That journey led Gaelin to the National Football League\, and now to stages and board rooms all across the country\, aiming to inspire\, encourage\, and equip others to think differently about their work and its long-term impact on others. Gaelin now lives in Eden Prairie\, MN\, where he gets to experience the purest form of belonging as a husband to his wife\, Micaela\, and dad to their two daughters\, Laniah and Tatum.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-meeting-belonging-needs-as-a-supportive-adult/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240311T112128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T112128Z
UID:10000426-1710439200-1710446400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Placement Training
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to a panel talk about what you need to prepare for a youth moving into your home! \nAmpersand-affiliated families only (families who had their home study done by Ampersand or who are matching with a youth who has a Child Specific Recruiter/worker through Ampersand) \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/sPfMXuJZNM
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/preparing-for-placement-training/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation,AUDIENCE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240124T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112604Z
UID:10000251-1710439200-1710444600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Adult 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 by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adult-adoptee-support-group-2/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T161500
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240130T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151711Z
UID:10000279-1710339300-1710346500@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] [Part 1] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
DESCRIPTION:This 3-part workshop is designed for adoption agencies (staff and families)\, child-welfare organizations and conferences. \nTransracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family\, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand the history of why children of color are over-represented in child-welfare in order to avoid perpetuating racism and to instead embrace an anti-racist outlook to support the health and wellbeing of transracial adoptees and/or transracial foster youth.  This workshop will provide a window into the nuanced first-hand narratives of adoptees through videos\, anonymized case studies and Angela’s personal stories. This interactive workshop will leave you thinking about the role transracial adoption plays in our quest for racial justice in America. \nPART 1:\n-History of race in child-welfare within the United States (Laws & Definitions)\n-American Racial Norms & Implicit Biases\n-Transracial adoptee identity \nJoin us for Part 2 on April 8th and part 3 on April 17th. \nAngela Tucker\, a Black transracial adoptee\, is an author and internationally recognized speaker on adoption\, race\, identity and inclusion. Her debut book; “You Should Be Grateful:” Stories of Race\, Identity and Transracial Adoption\, was published in April 2023 by Beacon Press. At the age of 26 Angela found her biological family. Her determination and insatiable curiosity is an inspiration to many and is on display through her search for her biological parents in the intimate documentary\, CLOSURE (Hulu\, Netflix\, Amazon Prime). Angela has worked within child welfare for the past 15 years\, including securing and managing a $250\,000 grant for a Seattle based foster care agency\, while working as the director of Post-Adoption Services.  As a film producer\, author and cultural commentator\, Angela has appeared on CNN\, Al Jazeera\, The Red Table Talk\, in The New Yorker and many other top-tier media outlets to help center adoptee stories. She is a mentor and advisor to adoptees nationwide\, has contributed to renowned fictional work\, including Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill and NBC’s hit show\, This Is Us. \nAs the CEO of The Adopted Life\, Tucker hosts The Adoptee Next Door podcast to offer nuanced\, ethical and accessible content in order to create a world where all adoptee experiences are valid and valued. She is also the host of the INNOVATE! podcast\, where she interviews those named Re-Envisioning Foster Care Champions of America. She has produced five short educational films about adoption and offers regular consulting for media\, agencies and families. Angela founded the Adoptee Mentoring Society in 2022\, Angela lives with Bryan Tucker\, her Emmy-award winning spouse in Seattle\, Washington.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-part-1-the-intersection-of-transracial-adoption-racial-injustice/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240130T194653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T173108Z
UID:10000278-1710333000-1710338400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Supporting Sensory Processing for Foster & Adoptive Kids
DESCRIPTION:When our sensory systems are overloaded or under stimulated it can be so hard to live life with ease and joy. But we’re not just talking about the 5 senses here! Mya will help you understand what sensory processing is\, what the signs are to indicate when our kids need support\, and how we can support them. As an adoptee herself and an Occupational Therapy clinician\, she supports young clients and adoptive families everyday tap into their sensory system needs. She will share tips and strategies she uses in her Nature OT practice to help regulate the senses! \nMya feels incredibly fortunate to be able to combine her love for nature with her almost 20-years clinical experience as a bilingual (Spanish) occupational therapist to create her own Nature OT practice that boosts kids’ physical and mental health. That means she skill-builds with toddlers to teens while exploring in nature in the Central Coast of CA. She supports neurodivergent kids (with ADHD\, Autistism\, Sensory difficulties\, and anxiety) and kids that have experienced trauma and adoption. She believes in helping every child discover their own superpowers and feel more confident and grounded to live with greater joy and ease. Partnering with families to offer strategies and creative problem-solving solutions for their children is also essential to the deep impact she has with her young clients and families. When she’s not working\, she loves to move – working out at CrossFit classes or getting immersed in nature walking with her sweet shih-tzu pup\, her teen sons\, husband\, and friends along any body of water and among trees.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-supporting-sensory-processing-for-foster-adoptive-kids/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240131T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T194617Z
UID:10000300-1710331200-1710338400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Share and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/share-and-support-group-2/2024-03-13/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T121500
DTSTAMP:20260613T090942
CREATED:20240130T194649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T174717Z
UID:10000277-1710326700-1710332100@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Treating Childhood Anxiety: The Important Role Parents Play
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that parental involvement in childhood anxiety treatments is often a necessary condition for positive treatment response.  In fact\, some research shows that younger children with anxiety (i.e.\, ages 3-8) who participate in an individual psychotherapy model that does not include parents fare no better than those in the waitlist/control group.  In recent years\, treatment protocols that focus solely on working with the parents of anxious youth have been developed and empirically tested.  Embedded in these parent-only treatment protocols are a wealth evidence-informed recommendations for how parents can help their child overcome anxiety.  This presentation will therefore focus on how parents can help their child feel more confident in their ability to manage anxiety.  Specifically\, this presentation will discuss ways parents can respond to verbalized worries\, decrease avoidance patterns in their child\, tolerate associated physiological symptoms of anxiety\, and more.  This presentation is geared to both parents and professionals who are hoping to learn how better to guide parents of anxious youth. \nDr. Sam Marzouk is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist and\nowner of Promethean Psychology\, a private psychology practice in the Edina/St. Louis Park area.  Dr. Marzouk specializes in working with adolescent males\, although he sees children and adolescents of all ages for a variety of clinical concerns.  In addition to his routine clinical work\, Dr. Marzouk regularly provides workshops and trainings on pediatric mental health to psychologists\, schools\, parents\, pediatricians and other pediatric medical providers.  He is also a contributing author to the Minnesota Pediatrician\, a quarterly educational newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  He also runs a biweekly blog titled “kids these days” where he provides commentary on various topics relevant to childhood including social media\, depression\, ADHD\, and more.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-treating-childhood-anxiety-the-important-role-parents-play/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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