• Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

    - Ongoing Learning

    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,…

  • Getting to Know the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson

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

    The Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (OOFY) was created in response to Fosters* expressing a need for an office to respond to their unanswered concerns. OOFY is a neutral…

  • UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection

    UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection

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

    Coffee Connection is a virtual safe space for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota to engage in meaningful conversations about topics that are relevant to…

    Free
  • Part 2: A Brain-First Approach to Parenting

    - Birth/First Parents

    Many children who have experienced prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure also have challenging behavioral symptoms, requiring support from their parents and caregivers that is…

  • Reduce Screentime and Improve Sleep

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

    Description: Research indicates children are getting fewer hours of sleep than they need, primarily due to their intense engagement in screen time. We will walk through a step-by-step guide to…

  • Kinship Support for American Indian Relatives

    Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Learn how to help! How relatives/kin can support families involved with child protection The process and resources available How to be considered a placement for children Virtual option available! Register…

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    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…

  • [FosterEd] Part 2: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

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

    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…