• 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…

  • Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

    Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    The 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 it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…

  • 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…

  • Practicing the History (& Future) of the Adoptee Voice

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

    For some adoptees, breaking the seal of a dominant adoption narrative is a survival issue. They may function in silence, afraid of being perceived as ungrateful. Cam will demonstrate skills from Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare to explore how silence has often separated adoptees from their own lived experiences. As a Permanency and…

  • Live Webinar | Custody and other Relationship Options for Kin

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

    This presentation will help kinship caregivers understand consent options for school, financial and health care. Discussion will include care and custody options from the viewpoint of a social service provider.…

  • Family Winter Celebration Grand Rapids Area

    Thunder Alley XL 1401 E US Hwy 169, Grand Rapids
    - Activities

    Family Winter Celebration Grand Rapids Area Thunder Alley XL, 1401 E US Hwy 169 - Grand Rapids, MN 55744 FREE Pizza and FUN for the Entire Family

  • 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
  • Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers

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

    Title: Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers Date: December 12th Time Noon – 1:00 PM   Description: This one-hour training session is designed for foster parents to meet their yearly FASD…

  • 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…

  • 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
  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    The 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…

  • Family Winter Celebration Duluth Area

    Adventure Zone 329 S Lake Ave, Duluth
    - Activities

    Family Winter Celebration Duluth Area Adventure Zone, 329 Lake Ave - Duluth, MN 55802 FREE Pizza and FUN for the Entire Familiy