• Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

    - Ongoing Learning

    PLEASE NOTE: Effective June 1, 2024, live webinar attendees who need a certificate of attendance must register individually and watch on their own device for proper tracking. Effective August 1, 2024,…

  • Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

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

    The Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (OOFY) was created in response to Fosters* expressing a need for an office to respond to their unanswered concerns. OOFY is a neutral…

  • UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection

    UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Coffee Connection is a virtual safe space for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota to engage in meaningful conversations about topics that are relevant to…

    Free
  • Part 2: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting

    Many children who have experienced prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure also have challenging behavioral symptoms, requiring support from their parents and caregivers that is…

  • Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep

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

    Description: Research indicates children are getting fewer hours of sleep than they need, primarily due to their intense engagement in screen time. We will walk through a step-by-step guide to…

  • Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives

    Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Learn how to help! How relatives/kin can support families involved with child protection The process and resources available How to be considered a placement for children Virtual option available! Register and find more details here: https://kinship-support-for-AI-relatives.eventbrite.com

  • [FosterEd] Navigating the Mental Health Crisis: Asian Adolescents and Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During the Pandemic

    - Ongoing Learning

    Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the impact of rising anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Asian adolescents. We will begin by defining anti-Asian crimes and racial discrimination, providing a foundational understanding of these critical issues. The discussion will then delve into the unique psychological impacts of racial…

  • 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 refresher course. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes…

  • [FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

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

    Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…

  • Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    Children’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 overview of the process and address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Additional Information: Along…

    Free
  • UMOJA MN – Black Teens in Action

    UMOJA MN – Black Teens in Action
    - Support Groups

    Black Teens in Action gives Black teens a space to collectively work together in the community to strengthen their community ties. The teens will work towards building relationships within the African American community to create lifelong bonds and establish community partners. Black Teens in Action will meet for three sessions to plan a community enrichment…

  • 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…