[Part 2] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family,…
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 moreThe group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This…
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…
[FosterEd] Understanding Human Trafficking
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesHuman trafficking can seem like an issue that happens in distant countries, but both sex and labor trafficking happen in Minnesota every day. Young people are at increased risk of…
Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesSupport 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…
Adult Adoptee Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 moreAdult 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…
Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training
This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties, redefining roles and relationships, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives, the…
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…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Pioneer Grill 4403 Pioneer Rd SE, AlexandriaThis education option 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…
Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Sky Zone 7625 Cahill Road, Edina, MN, United StatesJoin 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…
DHS Presentation: Independent Living Skills Planning and Youth Engagement
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join us for a workshop in which we will explore ways to engage and empower youth in their own independent living plan. Kim Lemcke from DHS will provide tools…
Strengthening Your Resilience as a Caregiver
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesExplore sources of stress inherent to kinship caregiving, understand the important role of kinship caregiving, identify your protective factors, and identify what you can do to address stress in helpful…
