WILL You Plan for a Peaceful Future? Wills & Estate Planning for Foster & Adoptive Families
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAs an experienced estate planning attorney and foster/adoptive father, Chris knows the pressures that working families face. And the added challenges of working with the foster system, government systems, and the chaotic day-to-day of being a parent. Planning for the future feels impossible when you can barely plan for dinner tonight. Chris shares, "I can help,…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe 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…
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…
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…
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…
[Spring Summit] Developing Children’s Self-Regulation in the Context of Relationships
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDeveloping children's self-regulation in the context of relationships: Theory, research, and practical strategies. The ability to regulate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is the cornerstone for healthy development. Trauma exposure can have a cascading effect on regulatory pathways. Research shows that caregivers can buffer these effects. This session will introduce research on the development of self-regulation…
[Spring Summit] Relationships Heal
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesRelationships Heal: Evidence Based Mental Health Services for Young Children and Caregivers. This workshop will help audience members understand key principles of infant and early childhood mental health. We will also explore the importance of early intervention services that simultaneously support the developmental needs of young children, their primary caregivers, and their relationship(s) with one…
[Spring Summit] Empowering the Health of Those Impacted by Adoption and Foster Care
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDiscovering the Known Amongst the Unknown: please join us for a dynamic webinar with Kimara Gustafson, MD, MPH. Together we will explore the unique health challenges present for children, older youth, and young adults with lived adoption and foster care experience. We will specifically focus on how to navigate the ongoing healthcare landscape in an…
[Spring Summit] Blocked Care: Recognizing and Meeting the Caregiver’s Needs
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesChronic stress, feelings of helplessness, and isolation affect caregivers' ability to give quality care to their children. When you add the pressure of being the healthy attachment figure for a child who has experienced early-life trauma, the emotional demands can be overwhelming. Caregivers can easily slide into their own survival behavior and struggle to give…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesThe 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…
Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
ClimbZone 252 N Garden, BloomingtonJoin Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. ClimbZone at Mall of America Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.…
