• 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…

  • Caregiver Connections

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

    Caregivers Connections is a safe space for Minnesota parents and caregivers of Black fostered or adopted youth to connect, share experiences, and discuss topics related to Black culture, identity, anti-racism,…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield
    - Activities

    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster, adoptive and kinship (formal or informal) families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 12:00…

  • Understanding Complex Grief and Loss in Foster Care

    May is National Foster Care Month and this training was planned with foster youth and foster families in mind! Grief and loss are deeply imbedded in the foster care process. When youth are removed from their family, they often grieve. Similarly, when foster families care for youth that eventually leave their home, they often grieve.…

  • Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. Couples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…

  • 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

  • Kinship Support Group

    Kinship Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more
    - Support Groups

    Our Kinship Support Group meets from 12:00–1:30 PM on the 4th Friday of each month, creating a safe and supportive space for caregivers. Each session offers opportunities to share experiences, gain resources, and build connections. Meetings alternate monthly between in‑person and virtual sessions for added flexibility. During the in-person sessions, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. EVOLVE’s Kinship Support Group will be…