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…
[FosterEd] Prudent and Connected Parenting
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join us for a workshop with Sarah Hamlin, MSW, LICSW. Participants will learn strategies to manage big behaviors with compassion. Sarah will teach ways to calm everyone's nervous systems to create more connection and overall peace in the home. Sarah earned her Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine’s University.…
Presentation: Filing Your Taxes Can Help Your Family
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesFiling your taxes can help your family finances. You may be able to receive a refund even if you do not owe taxes. Learn how to file your tax forms and get more information about the Child Tax Credit program. We will have time for questions and answers. New in 2023: You may…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
