Caregiver Roundtable
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, RosevilleFor all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Hybrid option available. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org.
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. Additional Information: Along…
Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering
Color Me Mine 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, United StatesColor Me Mine Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us for an artsy day at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove, Minnesota! We will be painting ceramic art pieces and have a light lunch together. Additional details will be emailed closer to the date. Please note: You will receive an email…
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…
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.…
Caregivers Parenting Circle
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…
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…
Family Winter Celebration Bemidji Area
Bemidji Bowl 3455 Laurel Dr. NW, BemidjiFamily Winter Celebration Bemidji Area Bemidji Bowl -3455 Laurel Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 FREE pizza and FUN for entire the entire family.
Enhancing Your Skills as a Foster Parent: Session Three
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. A foster parent must be many things to many people. Child welfare professionals depend on the skills of foster parents. Children need safety and guidance to heal from the…
Family Winter Celebration Bemidji Area
Bemidji Bowl 3455 Laurel Dr. NW, BemidjiFamily Winter Celebration Bemidji Area Bemidji Bowl -3455 Laurel Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 FREE pizza and FUN for entire the entire family.
[IN-PERSON] Silent Battle
611 W Main St. Marshall, MN 56258PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person training located at the Law Enforcement Center - 611 W Main St. Marshall, MN 56258 This training program provides foster and adoptive parents with essential insights into trauma-informed care, focusing on understanding how trauma affects the mind and body of children. Participants will explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences…
[IN-PERSON PROFESSIONALS] Learning About EMDR and Enhancing Self-Care While in the Trenches
St. Cloud Library 1300 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. CloudPLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person professionals only training located at Great River Regional Library (Bremer Room 104) - 1300 W Germain St. Cloud, MN 56301. Please see DCYF newsletter for coupon code. Time will be spent doing a short overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it can be useful for…
