Events
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale- Support GroupsOur Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Examining the Foster Care-to-Prison “Pipeline” in Minnesota: Building Protective Systems for Youth
Youth with foster care experience are overrepresented in Minnesota's juvenile and adult legal systems, but justice involvement is not inevitable. This conversation will break down the evidence behind the foster…
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Support Group: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
Virtual monthly parenting support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers of youth and young adults. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support…
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Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsSupport 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…
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Trauma-Informed and Culturally Intelligent Support for Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Respite Care
Children and families involved in adoption, foster care, kinship care, and respite care often carry layered experiences of trauma, grief, disruption, cultural loss, attachment wounds, and system involvement. These experiences affect behavior, trust, identity, relationships, emotional regulation, school engagement, family stability, and long-term well-being. At the same time, caregivers and professionals in this field are…
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Family Picnic Thief River Falls
Oakland Park West 123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls- ActivitiesNorth Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host free summer picnics that are open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Minnesota
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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[For Professionals, In-Person] What is HELP?
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud- Ongoing LearningPLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person professionals only training located at the Great River Regional Library with St. Cloud Task Force. Bremer Room - 1300 W Germain St. Cloud, MN 56301. At this task force meeting, members of FAM's HELP team will share about their program, what services they offer, and examples of how they support…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 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…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health PART 1
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young…