Caregiver Roundtable
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, RosevilleFor 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.
Caregivers Parenting Circle
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…
[FosterEd] Managing Behavioral Challenges with Interventions
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesIn this workshop we will explore the current issues related to behavioral challenges of school age children. Participants will explore the nature of challenging behaviors and effective interventions while inspiring change in those behaviors. The catalyst of this workshop will be an emphasis on nurturing and encouragement as a means to motivate change. Jimmie has over…
Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesSupport 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…
[Part 1] Consent Toolbox Through a Cultural Lens – Age 0 to 9
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPart one of this two-part series focuses on youth ages 0-9. Please note: Part two of this series (on April 18) addresses ages 10-18. Consent is complex and this workshop will give participants the tools to make sure youth understand consent even when they have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Participants will increase their understanding of…
Signs & Strategies for Emotional Dysregulation for Foster & Adoptive Youth
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAs many of us know, being a foster or adopted child can bring up many conflicted and complex feelings, and connection is at the core of helping develop posttraumatic growth in each child. Noticing a child's behaviors as emotional dysregulation can help us as parents and professionals show up with more compassion and understanding to…
In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, RobbinsdaleOur 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…
The Brain Architecture Game – The Impact of Early Childhood Experiences
This is a free, in-person training for adoptive, foster, relative and kinship families in the Greater Duluth area. We will explore the impact of attachment on brain development through an interactive game by looking at experiences that strengthen or weaken an individual’s ability to withstand stress. This will demonstrate the impact of life events on…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesThis 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…
[Part 2] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series 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…
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 moreThe 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…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesChildren’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…
