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SUMMARY:[FosterEd] Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION: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\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives. Please note this training is two days and will take place 9/20/24 and 9/27/24 at 10am to 12 pm. \nJill Farris\, MPH is the Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Training and Education at the Healthy Youth Development – Prevention Research Center at the University of Minnesota. As Director of the training department\, she leads capacity building initiatives to strengthen community-based adolescent sexual health programs\, and has significant expertise in the essential skills needed to facilitate sexual health programming. Farris is a certified trainer on nearly two dozen evidence-based interventions to prevent teen pregnancy and HIV/STIs\, and is a nationally recognized expert on program fidelity\, adaptation and implementation. She leads the creation and dissemination of the annual Adolescent Sexual Health Report\, as well as county health reports and data visualization fact sheets that are widely utilized by youth-serving agencies and professionals. Farris is deeply committed to addressing health disparities\, and delivers content through a lens of equity\, inclusion\, and trauma-informed practice.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered-part-1-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
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SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month\n9:30-10:45 am on Zoom\nFacilitator:  Janet Salo\, Kinship Navigator \nProviding 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 health resources and more!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/virtual-kinship-support-education-group-2/2024-09-20/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240903T172219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T133316Z
UID:10000904-1726682400-1726691400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar | Understanding the Children’s Mental Health System
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour class gives parents and guardians a comprehensive overview of the children’s mental health system\, including assessment and diagnosis\, care and treatment\, public health insurance options\, supportive community services\, and parent advocacy. We will also review parent/guardian rights in the mental health and school systems. \n  \nWebinar Details: \nWednesday\, September 18 \n6-8:30 p.m. \nVia Zoom \n  \nPresenter: Beth Lovre (she/her/hers) Family Peer Educator from NAMI Minnesota \nBeth Lovre provides education and support to parents of children navigating the mental health systems to help them achieve desired goals and outcomes. She also educates teens on mental health and works with providers to offer family centered driven services.  Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies with an emphasis in Public Interest from Minnesota State University Moorhead.  She shares her own lived experience with mental health challenges and her family’s mental health recovery in hopes of empowering others in their journey. She is certified as a Family Peer Specialist and a Peer specialist in Minnesota.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-understanding-the-childrens-mental-health-system/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240124T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T113003Z
UID:10000235-1726682400-1726689600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Search & Reunion Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering\, or active in\, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/search-reunion-support-group-2/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240124T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T152540Z
UID:10002780-1726682400-1726687800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Open to pre-adoptive\, adoptive\, foster\, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection\, positive parenting strategies\, support\, and more! After registration\, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/greater-minnesota-parent-support-group-2/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240731T161406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T161406Z
UID:10000877-1726578000-1726583400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Estate: Wills\, Trusts\, and all that Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of important estate planning topics including probate administration\, wills\, trusts\, powers of attorney\, health care directives\, taxes. \nAmanda R. Hespen\, Attorney\, JD practices in the fields of estates and trusts\, probate and trust Administration\, small business formation and succession planning and guardianship/conservatorship. While she attended William Mitchell College of Law\, she volunteered for the Minnesota Justice Foundation and clerked for Jeffrey Scott. Amanda has a clear\, straightforward\, and understandable approach that clients repeatedly comment on. She oversees the postmortem administrations of trusts\, and prepares interim and final accountings for conservatorships\, special needs trusts\, and probate estates. Amanda grew up in Rice\, Minnesota on a family farm. She enjoys spending time with family and friends\, spending time at the lake\, reading\, films\, and is a fan of the Twins\, Vikings\, and the Wild. She resides in the Blaine area with her husband and two children.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/preparing-your-estate-wills-trusts-and-all-that-stuff/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240731T161600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T161600Z
UID:10000879-1726491600-1726497000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Part 1: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors\, teratogens\, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma\, alcohol\, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support their children? Part one of this workshop will teach participants how to apply a brain-first approach to parenting children who have FASD and other neurobehavioral conditions. Through this lens\, behaviors are redefined and solutions are aligned with research findings\, offering new insights into supporting affected children more successfully. \nEileen Devine is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Brain First Parenting. She lives in Portland\, Oregon with her husband and two teenage children\, one of whom lives with FASD. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and for the last ten of those years\, has focused solely on supporting parents who have kids with neurobehavioral conditions. In addition to her clinical work with parents\, she facilitates dozens of workshops and trainings each year for parents\, teachers\, and mental health professionals and is a trainer for the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E.) accredited Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) Program\, where she instructs other clinicians across the state of Oregon on what it means to be an adoption and foster competent therapist.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-1-a-brain-first-approach-to-parenting/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240123T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181954Z
UID:10000867-1726218000-1726243200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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 convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish by viewing content from two more guest speakers\, closing online material\, and a post-test.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240815T103816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T103816Z
UID:10000883-1726167600-1726173000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Deeper Dive Webinar: Practical\, Proactive\, and Positive Behavioral Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Deeper Dive: Practical\, Proactive\, and Positive Behavioral Strategies \nThursday\, September 12\, 2024\, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (CT) \nAs caregivers\, do you find yourself putting a ton of energy into responding and reacting to behaviors? Wouldn’t it be great if we could use the same (or less!) energy to prevent meltdowns? What if there were a few minor adjustments that could dramatically decrease big reactions? We will dig into this and more together in this webinar. The learning experience will be customized for adoptive/foster parents with content from various sources commonly used in school-settings including restorative practices\, positive behavior supports\, trauma-aware care\, and developmentally-appropriate expectations. \nPresented by Dr. Jennie Bordonaro \nDr. Jennie Bordonaro has spent 17 years in the field of education. She has served many roles including classroom teacher\, behavior interventionist\, graduate school instructor\, building principal\, and statewide continuous improvement specialist. Her passion is around educational equity and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/deeper-dive-webinar-practical-proactive-and-positive-behavioral-strategies/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240617T145258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T200047Z
UID:10000901-1726164000-1726171200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training
DESCRIPTION:This training helps participants understand the impact of parenting children from different racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and to know how to honor and incorporate child’s race/ethnicity/culture into their existing family system. Strategies are identified to help children develop positive and proud identities and to help children and families prepare for and handle racism in all forms. Openness to a child’s sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and viewing these differences from a strengths-based perspective is also highlighted. \nThis training is for Ampersand non-relative families who are going through the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change or cancellation based on need.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240118T195735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T191522Z
UID:10000187-1726164000-1726171200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdditional Information:\nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time-intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation-5/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240124T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112604Z
UID:10000257-1726164000-1726169400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adult-adoptee-support-group-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240730T160014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T160014Z
UID:10000872-1726142400-1726149600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Hard to Engage Teens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLet’s be honest\, teenagers can be intimidating! Whether you are new to working with adolescents or looking to refine your skills\, this workshop aims to provide parents and professionals with tools to break through barriers and build meaningful\, therapeutic relationships with hard-to-reach teens using creativity\, patience and authenticity. \nLearning Objectives:\n•    Understand adolescent development and engagement challenges\n•    Identify and Explore Personal Biases and Attitudes\n•    Improve Effective Communication Techniques\n•    Build confidence in challenging resistance with patience and connection \nBrianna received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and currently holds a LICSW. Brianna works as a clinical program therapist with the MN Department of Corrections at Oak Park Heights prison’s Mental Health Unit. She has worked in the mental health field for over 10-years and has grown passionate about working as a licensed psychotherapist with children\, adolescents\, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna enjoys presenting educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations on topics including attachment and development\, severe and persistent mental illness\, LGBTQ+ topics and trauma-informed care. \nClosed Captioning will be available once the webinar begins.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/connecting-with-hard-to-engage-teens/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240131T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T194617Z
UID:10000750-1726056000-1726063200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Share and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 managers\, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields.  It is an opportune time for families to network\, problem solve and gather information on available resources and trainings.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/share-and-support-group-2/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011516Z
UID:10000869-1725987600-1725991200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240805T174455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T174455Z
UID:10000880-1725962400-1725969600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Their Story\, Their Way:  The Therapeutic Lifebook Process
DESCRIPTION: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\, live webinar attendees must be in attendance throughout the entirety of the training to receive a certificate of attendance. \nAre you a professional in a helping role with children who have experienced the foster care system and/or are adopted? Are your clients struggling to put the pieces of their life together? Do they have a desire to look at the impact of where they have come from\, but also cultivate a sense of who they are and who they want to be? Lifebooks and life story work can help children who have experienced foster care and those who have been adopted. Lifebooks can help individuals integrate information about their past\, present\, and future in a useful and therapeutic way. As a professional working with and supporting youth\, you have a unique position to support and empower this journey by helping children gather and process information\, answer questions\, and support them in telling their story using their own words. In this workshop\, we will take a closer look at Lifebooks\, what they are (and are not)\, how and when they can be used\, and helpful tips to get started. \nElliott Odendahl (she/her) is a clinical social worker\, therapist\, and adoptee who specializes in supporting individuals & families affected by foster care & adoption\, trauma\, and perinatal mental health issues.  \nClosed Captioning will be available once the webinar begins.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/their-story-their-way-the-therapeutic-lifebook-process/
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240124T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112459Z
UID:10000246-1725904800-1725910200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 adoption (foster care\, infant\, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lgbtq-caregiver-support-group/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240207T170204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T164506Z
UID:10000435-1725703200-1725708600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
DESCRIPTION:Our 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. \nJoin us when you can for mutual support\, ideas.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/in-person-kinship-support-and-education-groups/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 4512 France Ave N\, Robbinsdale\, 55422
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240617T142122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T142122Z
UID:10000583-1725615000-1725620400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month\n9:30-10:45 am on Zoom\nFacilitator:  Janet Salo\, Kinship Navigator \nProviding 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 health resources and more!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/virtual-kinship-support-education-group/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240902T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093650
CREATED:20240321T132538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T132538Z
UID:10000455-1725276600-1725282000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Parenting Group is a group that brings together individuals and families caring for children through kinship or foster care placement. Borrowing from the teachings of “Gifts Of the Sacred Circle” and “Gete-Aniahinabe Miikana” (The Old One’s Road). We will embrace the traditions of preserving family and cultural ties and supporting caregivers. The group started on February 5th but runs monthly on the first Monday of the month. The next group will be on April 1st\, 2024\, from 11:30 to 1:00. A meal will be provided. The group will be held in person at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center\, 2300 15th Ave S\, MPLS\, MN 55404. Please contact Sarah Carlson for questions or to register for this group at 612-438-8312 or Email: scarlson@miwrc.org
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/caregivers-parenting-circle/2024-09-02/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240703T174610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T174610Z
UID:10000746-1724925600-1724931000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[FosterEd] Realistic Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:As we approach transition to school time it is natural to have quite a bit of stress.  In fact\, changing from summer schedules and to the stressors of school can feel like your whole world is getting turned upside down (again).  During this time\, it is important to focus on how to have strategies in place so that your own self-care can happen (or continue or begin).  This workshop will be discussing how secondary traumatic stress impacts caregivers\, how to know if/when it’s happening to you\, and how to create real life strategies for implementation of self-care.  Without self-care (in all its various forms) it is not possible to keep your own mental health and wellness intact while caring for others who are struggling. \nAmber Morrighan\, LMFT\, MA\, PACC is the owner of Healing Connections Therapy and Consulting LLC in St. Cloud\, MN.  She is an experienced Mental Health Therapist\, Clinical\, and Program Supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. \nClosed Captioning will be available once the webinar begins.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered-realistic-self-care-strategies-for-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011516Z
UID:10000720-1724835600-1724839200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2024-08-28/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240118T195735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T191522Z
UID:10000186-1724349600-1724356800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdditional Information:\nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time-intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation-5/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240311T112010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T132119Z
UID:10000372-1724349600-1724355000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Hybrid option available. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/caregiver-roundtable/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families Office\, 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300\, Roseville\, 55113
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240124T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T113003Z
UID:10000234-1724263200-1724270400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Search & Reunion Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering\, or active in\, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/search-reunion-support-group-2/2024-08-21/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240124T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T152540Z
UID:10002779-1724263200-1724268600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Open to pre-adoptive\, adoptive\, foster\, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection\, positive parenting strategies\, support\, and more! After registration\, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/greater-minnesota-parent-support-group-2/2024-08-21/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240617T143044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T143044Z
UID:10000702-1724155200-1724160600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar | Ages & Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
DESCRIPTION:The goal of each webinar in the series is to provide information on healthy sexual development by discussing typical developmental milestones and what this means for caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice responding to ”teachable moments” about healthy sexuality with the young people in their lives. \nJune Presenter: Cat Hammond brings more than 10 years of sex ed experience to their role as an Adolescent Health Specialist with the Seeing & Exploring Life’s Future (SELF) team at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. In addition to teaching about sexual health in classroom and community settings\, they have created and presented workshops around sexual and gender identity for organizations ranging from schools to theatre companies to religious congregations. Cat is also a performer\, dramaturg\, and theatre educator who has worked in creative roles at venues including Mixed Blood\, Children’s Theatre Company\, the Jungle Theatre\, and the History Theatre. \nJuly & August Presenter: Logan Sand (they/them) has been with the SELF team since 2017 and they have been a sexuality educator since 2014. Their teaching philosophy is to provide anti-oppression and social justice-focused education\, with a particular focus on consent\, decision making and gender inclusivity. Prior to joining LSS\, Logan worked in counseling training and curriculum development for Family Tree Clinic in St. Paul\, Minnesota and taught Introduction to Human Sexuality at Montgomery County Community College in Pennsylvania. They currently serve as an adjunct professor at Adler Graduate School. Logan has an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Education from Widener University (Chester\, Pennsylvania)\, possesses a B.A. in Neuroscience Studies and Psychology from Macalester College (St. Paul)\, and was published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education in 2018.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-ages-stages-of-healthy-sexual-development/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240123T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181954Z
UID:10000736-1724058000-1724083200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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 convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish by viewing content from two more guest speakers\, closing online material\, and a post-test.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240617T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T142406Z
UID:10000642-1723800600-1723849200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month\n9:30-10:45 am on Zoom\nFacilitator:  Janet Salo\, Kinship Navigator \nProviding 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 health resources and more!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/virtual-kinship-support-education-group-2/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T093651
CREATED:20240123T221356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T151209Z
UID:10000710-1723798800-1723914000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes introductory sessions as well as a pre- and post- test. \n 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-in-person-3/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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