• Search & Reunion Support Group

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, 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 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…

  • Understanding Drugs in 2024: What Families Need to Know

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

    This workshop will examine current adolescent drug use trends. Participants will learn how these chemicals impact the health of the individual as well as understand the impact on the family.…

    Free
  • Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

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

    Burnout is a risk for parents and professionals alike when faced with the aftermath of trauma. Take some time to fill your tank! During this experiential workshop, participants will practice…

    Free
  • Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    Children’s Home and LSS welcomes 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 addresses details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Additional Information: Along…

  • [For Professionals] Grief and Loss – A Child’s Perspective

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

    In this training we will talk about common reactions of grief and loss in infants and young children. We will differentiate between types of losses and cultural influences that may…

    Free
  • Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

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

    A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…

  • UMOJA-MN’s Black Heritage Camp

    - Activities

    Join us for "I Am All Good Things" at UMOJA MN's Black Heritage Camp on January 26-28, hosted at the Double Tree By Hilton in Minneapolis. The Camp will feature specialized classes and breakout sessions tailored to children, youth, and parents/guardians. Come make lasting memories with creative activities, engaging workshops for all ages, family team…

  • Adoption Record Public Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents

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

    DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…

  • Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents

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

    DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…