Foster & Adoptee Youth Retreat
Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross LakeLutheran 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…
Relative/Kin Caregiver Retreat
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.
Parenting When Trauma Derails Development
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesParenting 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.…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe 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…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesChildren’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…
Attachment – Why is it Important?
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAttachment 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 StatesThis 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…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any…
ICW Youth Event
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
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, RosevilleFor 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.…
[FosterEd] Concurrent Planning and the Children/Youth We Care For
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesConcurrent 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…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesThis 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…
