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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Pre-Adoption Classes & OrientationThe 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…
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[Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
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 people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…
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Caregiver Roundtable
Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville- Support GroupsFor 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.…
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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 & OrientationThe 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 refresher course. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)
Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist
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Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Ongoing LearningJoin Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had! Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom “Neuroception,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges, is the brain/body connection that scans for and processes cues to determine whether we are safe or in danger. In children and youth who have…
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Black Teens in Action 2026 Cohort
- ActivitiesBlack 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…
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Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. CloudJoin our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link…
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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FASD Basics
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesVirtual Event- Ongoing LearningIn partnership with Proof Alliance, we have incredible trainings for parents and caregivers. These online trainings are open to all EVOLVE families, including current, past, and anyone interested. We're offering a FASD training on January 28, 2026, at 12PM: "FASD Basics," this webinar covers FASD basics as well as strategies in supporting communication and dysregulation. Stay tuned…
