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[Spring Summit] Supporting Sensory Processing for Foster & Adoptive Kids

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

When our sensory systems are overloaded or under stimulated it can be so hard to live life with ease and joy. But we're not just talking about the 5 senses here! Mya will help you understand what sensory processing is, what the signs are to indicate when our kids need support, and how we can…

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[Spring Summit] [Part 1] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice

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

This 3-part workshop is designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand the history of why children…

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Event Series Adult Adoptee Support Group

Adult Adoptee Support Group

- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more

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…

Preparing for Placement Training

Come listen to a panel talk about what you need to prepare for a youth moving into your home! Ampersand-affiliated families only (families who had their home study done by Ampersand or who are matching with a youth who has a Child Specific Recruiter/worker through Ampersand) Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/sPfMXuJZNM

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[Spring Summit] Meeting Belonging Needs as a Supportive Adult

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

"We all are born into the world looking for someone looking for us, and we remain in this mode of searching for the rest of our lives." - Dr. Curt Thompson Belonging is a basic human need that is essential for every person, regardless of age or background. However, children who have experienced traumatic or adverse…

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[Spring Summit] Using Art Therapy to Support Anxiety

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

This presentation will discuss the potential of art therapy techniques to support emotional regulation for children with a history of neurodevelopmental disabilities, trauma, and/or mental health challenges. Rebekah & Carolyn will present a brief art therapy program that was developed to reduce anxiety for autistic children and discuss how a similar program may be adapted…

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[Spring Summit] Countering Learned Helplessness in Youth

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

In this workshop, we will delve into strategies for combating learned helplessness in young individuals. Our focus will be twofold: examining the factors that contribute to the development of learned helplessness in youth, and exploring the concept of learned optimism as its antithesis. Laura Thro M.P.S. focuses on healing after trauma by utilizing restorative and transformational…

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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

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

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…

Live Webinar – Kinship Resources: Financial, Medical, and Mental Health Services

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

If you are raising your relative’s or friend’s child, you know that it takes resources to support your family.  This presentation is on the financial supports that may be available to you such as the MFIP Child Only Grant, nutrition supports, energy assistance programs, child support and other public state and federal benefits. Presenter: Janet…

Search & Reunion Support Group

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

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…

Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

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

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. Along with completing…

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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States

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…

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