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  • [Part 1] Consent Toolbox Through a Cultural Lens – Age 0 to 9

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

    Part one of this two-part series focuses on youth ages 0-9.  Please note: Part two of this series (on April 18) addresses ages 10-18. Consent is complex and this workshop will give participants the tools to make sure youth understand consent even when they have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Participants will increase their understanding of…

    Free

  • Signs & Strategies for Emotional Dysregulation for Foster & Adoptive Youth

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

    As many of us know, being a foster or adopted child can bring up many conflicted and complex feelings, and connection is at the core of helping develop posttraumatic growth in each child. Noticing a child's behaviors as emotional dysregulation can help us as parents and professionals show up with more compassion and understanding to…

    Free

  • In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
    Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale
    - Support Groups

    Our 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 the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…

  • The Brain Architecture Game – The Impact of Early Childhood Experiences

    - Ongoing Learning

    This is a free, in-person training for adoptive, foster, relative and kinship families in the Greater Duluth area. We will explore the impact of attachment on brain development through an interactive game by looking at experiences that strengthen or weaken an individual’s ability to withstand stress. This will demonstrate the impact of life events on…

  • 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…

  • [Part 2] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice

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

    Please join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand…

    Free

  • Pride Family Support Group

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

    The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with, or currently be working with, any agency/county for foster care or any type of…

  • Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

    Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    Children’s Home and LSS welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Along with completing…

    Free

  • [FosterEd] Understanding Human Trafficking

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

    Human trafficking can seem like an issue that happens in distant countries, but both sex and labor trafficking happen in Minnesota every day. Young people are at increased risk of…

    Free

  • 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…

    Free

  • Adult Adoptee Support Group

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

    Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics…

  • Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training

    - Ongoing Learning

    This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties, redefining roles and relationships, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives, the…

    Free