• 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 will be suggested, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant, participant-led, discussion. This is a safe, confidential space, the group is facilitated…

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    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 & Orientation

    The 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…

  • Family Picnic Duluth Area

    North Shore Scenic Railroad - The Pizza Party Express 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth
    - Activities

    North Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host free summer picnics that are open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Minnesota.

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Waseca Waterpark 200 26th Ave NE, Waseca
    - Activities

    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is…

  • Relative & Kinship Share & Support Group

    Relative & Kinship Share & Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    Virtual Event
    - Support Groups

    This is a welcoming virtual space for caregivers of relative and kin youth - whether through foster care or informal arrangements - to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Reach out to Nexus Kindred Family Healing's Kinship Navigator Resource Line at 320-200-2442 to learn more.

  • LSS Webinar Series on Ages and Stages: Youth ages 13-18

    Zoom Link

    his workshop aims to help parents and caregivers feel more confident in understanding and discussing important elements of youth development (physical, emotional and social). It begins by leading parents, caregivers and caring adults through healthy developmental milestones for youth, including discussions of behaviors that are considered developmentally typical but can often feel concerning or confusing…

  • Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Open to pre-adoptive, adoptive, foster, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection, positive parenting strategies, support, and more! After registration, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made…

  • Search & Reunion Support Group

    Search & Reunion Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

    This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering, or active in, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share…

  • Support Group: Metro Lunch Bunch

    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