Events
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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 & OrientationThe 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…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 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…
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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Camp Confidence 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr, East Gull Lake- ActivitiesJoin 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 made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Confidence Learning Center “Camp Confidence” – Brainerd, MN Saturday, August…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Relative & Kinship Share & Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesVirtual Event- Support GroupsThis 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.
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An Introduction to Therapeutic Life Story Work – Part 2
Virtual EventIn the second session of this two-part training, attendees will continue exploring tools and techniques for engaging children, youth, and families in the life story work process. Building on concepts introduced in Part 1, participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of how to support trauma and care-experienced children in processing their stories, strengthening…
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Understanding NEAR: Building Self-Healing Communities
Virtual EventThis presentation will help attendees understand NEAR, which stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs, and Resilience. It will cover how our early experiences impact our brain and behavior, research findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, and the numerous opportunities we have as individuals and collectively to foster resilience and healing. This presentation provides a…
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsOpen 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…
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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 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…
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SCOPE: Burnout and How to Avoid It
Lyon County Law Enforcement Center Basement Meeting Room 611 W. Main Street, Marshall- Ongoing LearningSCOPE is a somatic experience acronym used to help support the nervous system during times of disruption. It stands for Slow Down, Connect to Body, Orient, Pendulate, and Engage. SCOPE also offers insight into how to notice and address these disruptions before they become stored in the body as trauma memories. This practice is especially…
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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
