Events
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LUNCH-N-LEARN
Virtual EventWe need to hear young people's voices in the child welfare system, ESPECIALLY those with lived experience in adoption and foster care. How can we champion our kids to use THEIR voice in real-life settings? Minnesota Caregivers: At registration, enter your information and verify that you are an adoptive, foster, or kinship caregiver to waive…
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[Spring Summit] Human or Alien? The Long, Difficult, and Troubling Road for Intercountry Adoptees and US Citizenship
This presentation discusses the history of US citizenship for intercountry adoptees as well as present-day citizenship and immigration issues that intercountry adoptees continue to encounter. It outlines the issues that make an intercountry adopted person vulnerable for immigration issues and further discusses what state and care workers should know about citizenship and immigration for underage…
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[Spring Summit] Ready, Set, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity, support, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work, anxiety, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence while honoring both their strengths and their vulnerabilities. In this future-focused session, you’ll learn how…
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Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch
Metro Lunch Bunch Use the link to pre-register.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. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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[Spring Summit] Navigating Child Welfare as a Relative Caregiver
Keeping Families Connected Minnesota prevents family separation through interdisciplinary legal services and equity-based child welfare policy reform. In this session, Joanna, Fionna and Kelli will provide an overview of relative…
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[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of…
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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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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator: Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing education, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative's or…
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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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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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