• Empowering Youth Voices: Healing After Domestic Violence

    Youth who have lived through domestic violence often carry deep emotional and relational wounds—yet they also hold remarkable potential for resilience. This workshop introduces the core dynamics of domestic violence and helps participants understand how violence affects children’s behavior, development, and sense of safety. Through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, attendees will learn practical strategies…

  • Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch

    Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
    Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.

    Join us for a monthly meetup to connect with other foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to talk over lunch for emotional and parent resource support. We will meet monthly at various locations. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register. Facilitate by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

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

    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…

  • Understanding the Mind of the Child with Wetting and Soiling Issues

    Wetting and soiling are two of the more difficult conditions that a youth may bring with them to a placement. Medical assessment is always the first step in responding to these concerns.  Often, child maltreatment and neglect have significance in the development of wetting and soiling challenges. This webinar will focus on how child maltreatment…

  • Black Teens in Action 2026 Cohort

    Black Teens in Action 2026 Cohort
    - Activities

    Black Teens in Action is a youth driven, in-person program where Black teens can grow, connect, and take action together. Over four weeks, participants will design and lead a community service project that makes a real impact—whether it’s hosting a block party, organizing a cleanup, or preparing meals for those in need. Youth will meet once…

  • Support Group: Transracial Families Support

    Support Group: Transracial Families Support
    Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan

    Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided for youth 8 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…

    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 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…

    Free
  • After the FASD Diagnosis: Navigating the Next Steps

    Receiving an FASD diagnosis can bring a mix of relief, grief, and uncertainty. For many caregivers, the next question is: what now? This workshop offers a roadmap for the days, weeks, and months after diagnosis. We’ll cover how to process your own emotions, access services, share information with schools and family, and begin shifting to…