Enhancing Your Skills as a Foster Parent: Session Two
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA foster parent must be many things to many people. Child welfare professionals depend on the skills of foster parents. Children need safety and guidance to heal from the various traumas that they have experienced in their short lives. In session 2 of this 3-part series, we will explore the following skills: patience and humor,…
Launching Your Teen to College
Join Sarah Benson, Education Specialist at Families Rising Minnesota, on October 22nd at 7:00 PM for the last part of our 3-part webinar series designed to equip you with everything you need to know to help launch your teen to college. In Part 3: Accessing Supports in the College Setting, you will learn how to navigate disability…
Deeper Dive Webinar: Navigating Sleep Challenges
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin Us for a Deeper Dive: Navigating Sleep Challenges Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (CT) Nighttime can be scary – especially for children who have experienced trauma – making it difficult for children to fall asleep or stay asleep. We all know the importance of getting a good night sleep for our health…
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 placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…
Guardianship Commitments
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAn introduction to legal guardianship and mentally ill (MI) and chemical dependency (CD) commitments. What is it? What are the legal parameters based on Minnesota State Statutes? What is the process? What are your rights and responsibilities? Sara Johnstone’s workshop will answer these questions, and any others you may have regarding guardianship and MI/CD commitments.
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.…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural Responsive Parenting is a class centered around the understanding of racial and cultural differences for Black children in the foster and adoptive care systems. This class is for caregivers…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Central Lakes College 501 W College Dr, BrainerdThe in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a…
Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Nowhere Entertainment 5300 S Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, United StatesJoin Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is…
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…
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…
UMOJA MN – Cultural Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesCultural Responsive Parenting is a class centered around the understanding of racial and cultural differences for Black children in the foster and adoptive care systems. This class is for caregivers…
