• Indigenous Historical Trauma & Resilience

    Dr. DeCoteau examines the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities while highlighting cultural strengths, resilience, and pathways to healing.  Join Dr. Tami DeCoteau for a powerful and insightful discussion that is essential for caregivers, professionals, community members, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma, resilience, and healing in Indigenous communities.

  • Share and Support Group

    Share and Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Support 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 managers, with years of experience in both adoption and foster care fields.  It is an opportune time for families to network, problem solve and gather…

    Free
  • 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

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Trinity Lutheran Church 1401 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes
    - 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…

  • Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group

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

    1st & 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 friend's child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development, relationships with adult children, understanding trauma, mental…

  • Hope in the Age of Artificial Everything

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live, learn, and lead, making human-centered leadership skills more essential than ever. Dr. Julia Garcia integrates psychological insight, cultural innovation, and lived community impact to help leaders strengthen the human capacities technology cannot replicate. Drawing from experience supporting over a million people through cultural and mental health challenges, partnering with…

  • W.I.S.E. Up! Workshop

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Join us for an encouraging evening of connection, skill-building and practice. Who: Children grades 3-6 who are in foster care or have been adopted through any program, and their parents When: Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Where: Children’s Home; 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108 W.I.S.E. Up!® is an empowerment program designed to…