• [Part 2] Consent Toolbox Through a Cultural Lens – Age 10 to 18

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

    The last of two sessions will focus on youth ages 10-18.  Please note: Part one of this series (on April 3) addresses ages 0-9. Consent is complex and this workshop…

    Free
  • [IN-PERSON] Tracking the Body to Interpret and Respond in Foster & Adoptive Relationships

    2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904, Rochester
    - Ongoing Learning

    This in-person event will be held at Olmsted County Community Services 2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. This workshop…

    $15.00
  • Foster & Adoptee Youth Retreat

    Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross Lake
    - Activities

    Lutheran Social Service (LSS) is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences…

    Free
  • Relative/Kin Caregiver Retreat

    - Activities

    All Ampersand-affiliated relative/kin families are invited to attend the family retreat at Cedar Valley Resort from April 19-21! RSVP here and ask questions by emailing mina@ampersandfamilies.org.

    Free
  • Parenting When Trauma Derails Development

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

    Parenting when Trauma derails child development: Let's talk about parenting strategies to get back on track. Often times, foster and adopted children have experienced some trauma during their young lives.…

    Free
  • Attachment – Why is it Important?

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

    Attachment is the foundation of human development that is essential to the development of trust. Trust allows us to move forward in developing the skills we need to travel through…

  • [FosterEd] ADHD: Developing Greater Understanding for More Effective Strategies

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

    This workshop will increase participants' knowledge of ADHD including what it is and how ADHD can present for different people.  Through developing a greater understanding, methods and strategies for supporting…

    Free
  • ICW Youth Event

    - Activities

    serving all youth involved with White Earth Indian Child Welfare and/or White Earth Adoptions Program Learn basic auto maintenance and auto repair skills crucial for young people.  Learn how to:…

  • Caregiver Roundtable

    Caregiver Roundtable
    Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville
    - Support Groups

    For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all.…

    Free
  • [FosterEd] Concurrent Planning and the Children/Youth We Care For

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

    Concurrent planning simply means that two plans are being worked on at the same time. This approach emphasizes reunification and establishes an alternative permanency plan if a child cannot return…

    Free