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  • [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

  • Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch

    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 various locations. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist

  • 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 direct invite with a link to RSVP, and the RSVP link will also be in the general family newsletter.

  • Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group

    Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    1st & 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 friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…

  • 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 impact children with disabilities, such as 504 Plans, the use of seclusion and restraints, and discipline policies. Gain a better understanding of how you can…

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

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

    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. Your 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…

  • 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

  • Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

    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.…

  • Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support

    Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
    Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

    Join our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist

    Free

  • Culturally Responsive Parenting Group

    Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
    Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington
    - Ongoing Learning

    UMOJA'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 to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline, being a Black child in the world today, and trauma surrounding foster care…

    Free