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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

Free

[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…

Free

[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…

Free

[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…

Free

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…

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…

Free

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…

Festival for Fathers and Families 2024

Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN, United States

Brunch served 9:30am- 11:00am. Activities: Easter Bunny, Photo frame making, egg coloring, planting, reading center, face painting and many more vendors and exhibits for the whole family!

Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

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

The 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…

Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

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

A 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.…

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