• Equine Therapy for Children

    Horses are highly sensitive to human emotions and body language, which makes them uniquely suited for therapy.  This workshop will provide information about what equine therapy is, the science behind it, the benefits, and what it looks like in practice.   Corri Schmidtke Woods (she/her) completed her Masters Degree at Augsburg University in 2019 in Social…

  • Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    Open 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…

  • Search & Reunion Support Group

    Search & Reunion Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

    This 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…

  • [Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

    Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop, participants will review adolescent health data trends,…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)

    Virtual monthly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist

    Free
  • Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

    Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    A 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.…

  • Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support

    Support Group: Central MN Parenting Support
    Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

    Join our in-person support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers in St Cloud and surrounding area. Childcare and dinner are provided. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to pre-register. Location: 1300 W. St. Germain St. Room 268 Facilitated by Katie Nueman Parent Support Specialist

    Free