Events
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)
Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist
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Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningJoin Us for a Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit Tuesday, Apr. 28th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Choosing the right educational path for an adopted or foster child can feel overwhelming. Public school, private school, homeschool-which option best supports their unique needs? In this interactive discussion, we’ll explore the pros and…
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Black Teens in Action Spring Cohort
Franklin Library 1314 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis- ActivitiesBlack Teens in Action is a youth driven, in-person program where Black teens can grow, connect, and take action together. Over four weeks, participants will design and lead a community service project that makes a real impact—whether it’s hosting a block party, organizing a cleanup, or preparing meals for those in need. Youth will meet once…
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Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. CloudJoin our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Culturally Responsive Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningDon't miss out on our upcoming Culturally Responsive Parenting sessions. Learn more around the understanding of racial and cultural differences for Black children in the foster and adoptive care systems. This class is for caregivers of Black children who are working towards gaining knowledge about the nuances of Black culture, community, representation, racism and more.…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale- Support GroupsOur 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…
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Foster Adopt Minnesota 5K Fun Run
Central Park, Foundation Shelter 2495 Victoria Street N, Roseville, MN, United States- ActivitiesJoin us for our 6th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K! We are raising funds for the Back-to School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. Check-in and packet pick-up begins at 9am 10:00 – Kids 1/4 mile run 10:15 – Kids 1 mile run 10:30 – 5k Start…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Betting on Trouble: The Rise of Online Gambling in Teenagers
Virtual Conference conference@wearefamiliesrising.orgOnline sports betting and gambling apps have made wagering easier—and more accessible to teens—than ever before. This session explores the rapid growth of online gambling among adolescents, the warning signs…
