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  • Preparing for Placement Training

    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    Come listen to a panel talk about what you need to prepare for a youth moving into your home! Ampersand-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) Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/sPfMXuJZNM

    Free

  • [Spring Summit] Meeting Belonging Needs as a Supportive Adult

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

    "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 Belonging is a basic human need that is essential for every person, regardless of age or background. However, children who have experienced traumatic or adverse…

    Free

  • [Spring Summit] Using Art Therapy to Support Anxiety

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

    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…

    Free

  • [Spring Summit] Countering Learned Helplessness in Youth

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

    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. Laura Thro M.P.S. focuses on healing after trauma by utilizing restorative and transformational…

    Free

  • Live Webinar – Kinship Resources: Financial, Medical, and Mental Health Services

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

    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. Presenter: Janet…

  • 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, 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…

  • 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…

  • Festival for Fathers and Families 2024

    Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN, United States
    - Activities

    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!

  • 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.…

    Free