• In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
    Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale
    - Support Groups

    Our 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…

  • FAM 5K – Fun Run/Walk

    Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN
    - Activities

    It’s time to tie up those laces again!  Let’s come together to walk/run to raise money for kids in foster care!  Help us provide a $200 shopping spree to as many kids in foster care as possible!  In 2023, over 200 kids across the entire State of Minnesota were able to go back-to-school shopping in…

  • Caregivers Parenting Circle

    Caregivers Parenting Circle
    - Support Groups

    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…

  • Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    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
  • Share and Support Group

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

    Support 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…

    Free
  • Prioritizing Belonging in the Classroom for Students Navigating Trauma

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

    Gaelin is back to honor National Teacher Day, May 7th, 2024!  As adults who have stepped up to care for and help youth grow, it is important to ensure that…

    Free
  • [IN-PERSON] [FosterEd] The Importance of Maintaining Primary Relationships

    Kanabec County Family Services and Public Health Building, 905 Forest Ave East, Room 101-102, Mora, MN 55051 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora
    - Ongoing Learning

    This in-person event will be held at Kanabec County Family Services and Public Health Building, 905 Forest Ave East, Room 101-102, Mora, MN 55051  If capacity limit is reached, please…

    Free
  • [FosterEd] Introduction to Minnesota’s Child Foster Care Licensing Guidelines

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

    This webinar is intended to provide an overview of Minnesota's Child Foster Care Licensing Guidelines. This webinar will highlight the steps of the home study assessment and licensing process and…

    Free
  • Adult Adoptee Support Group

    Adult Adoptee Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more
    - Support Groups

    Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics…

  • Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training

    - Ongoing Learning

    This training helps participants understand the impact of parenting children from different racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and to know how to honor and incorporate child’s race/ethnicity/culture into their existing family system. Strategies…

    Free
  • White Earth Mother’s Day Powwow

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

    Grand Entry: Saturday 1pm and 7pm.  Sunday 1pm Feast: Saturday 5pm Emcee: Branden Bowstring and Wes Jourdain Arena Directors: Lucas Hisgun and Jimmy Uran Host Drum: Little Bear