[FosterEd](2 Part-Series) Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease note, this live webinar is over two days, January 10th and January 17th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please register for both parts 1 and 2. You will receive…
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,…
Search & Reunion Support Group
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, 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 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…
[For Professionals] The Empty Pantry: Understanding the Mind of Youth with Aberrant Eating Patterns
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis workshop will present a biopsychosocial approach to understanding eating and food-related problems. Youth in out-of-home care show aberrant eating patterns some of which are not psychiatric disorders in the…
Understanding Drugs in 2024: What Families Need to Know
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis workshop will examine current adolescent drug use trends. Participants will learn how these chemicals impact the health of the individual as well as understand the impact on the family.…
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesBurnout is a risk for parents and professionals alike when faced with the aftermath of trauma. Take some time to fill your tank! During this experiential workshop, participants will practice…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesChildren’s Home and LSS welcomes 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…
[For Professionals] Grief and Loss – A Child’s Perspective
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesIn this training we will talk about common reactions of grief and loss in infants and young children. We will differentiate between types of losses and cultural influences that may…
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…
UMOJA-MN’s Black Heritage Camp
Join us for "I Am All Good Things" at UMOJA MN's Black Heritage Camp on January 26-28, hosted at the Double Tree By Hilton in Minneapolis. The Camp will feature…
Navigating the Journey: Empowering Families through Kinship and Foster Care Adoption
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to provide invaluable insights and tools for families embarking on the transformative path of adoption. This workshop places a strong emphasis on…
Adoption Record Public Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesDHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping…