• Before I Let Go

    Most of us know this term as Frankie Beverly & Maze's most popular song. This timeless song reminds us to think about what families should do as youth are transitioning. This session focuses on the importance of social capital as a strategy to assist young adults as they transition out of foster care. We'll define…

  • Share and Support Group

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

    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…

    Free
  • Identity in Art Youth Group 2026

    Identity in Art Youth Group 2026
    - Support Groups

    Identity in Art Youth Group is a safe space for Black Youth from Transracial Families to talk about their journey through Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoption with topics surrounding cultural ethnicity and positive self-identity. This group is facilitated by UMOJA MN staff and community members. We will meet for four sessions in February. The Cultural Enrichment Support group by facilitated by UMOJA…

  • Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch

    Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
    Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.

    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. Facilitate by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist

  • Webinar: Applying for MFIP Benefits

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

    Minnesota benefits are important for parenting families.  Learn how to apply online for Food Assistance (SNAP), Emergency Assistance), MFIP/Cash programs, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with one online application.   Find out how to upload documents to your application without creating a sign in.  We will also review the paper application. Details: Tuesday Feb 17th noon…

  • Grief, Loss, and Your Biological Child

    The birth children of foster and adoptive parents experience grief and loss in a unique way. From the comings and goings, new additions, changes to routines, and shifts in family dynamics, the family unit is no longer the same. This presentation will explore the many different ways birth children may experience and express grief within…