Preparing for Placement Training
Come listen to a panel talk about what you need to prepare for a youth moving into your home! Ampersand-affiliated families only (families who had their home study done by…
[Spring Summit] Meeting Belonging Needs as a Supportive Adult
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States"We all are born into the world looking for someone looking for us, and we remain in this mode of searching for the rest of our lives." - Dr. Curt Thompson…
[Spring Summit] Using Art Therapy to Support Anxiety
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis presentation will discuss the potential of art therapy techniques to support emotional regulation for children with a history of neurodevelopmental disabilities, trauma, and/or mental health challenges. Rebekah & Carolyn…
[Spring Summit] Countering Learned Helplessness in Youth
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesIn this workshop, we will delve into strategies for combating learned helplessness in young individuals. Our focus will be twofold: examining the factors that contribute to the development of learned…
Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesOpen 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,…
Live Webinar – Kinship Resources: Financial, Medical, and Mental Health Services
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesIf you are raising your relative’s or friend’s child, you know that it takes resources to support your family. This presentation is on the financial supports that may be available…
Search & Reunion Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis 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…
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…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesThis 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…
Festival for Fathers and Families 2024
Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN, United StatesBrunch served 9:30am- 11:00am. Activities: Easter Bunny, Photo frame making, egg coloring, planting, reading center, face painting and many more vendors and exhibits for the whole family!
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…
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.…
