• Caring for Kids and Teens with Sensitive Nervous Systems and Big Behaviors

    Join Tia Dvorak and Sarah Hamlin to explore why all behavior makes sense and learn practical tools for responding to big, challenging behaviors. Grounded in the work of Robyn Gobbel and her book Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors, this workshop will offer compassionate, actionable strategies for supporting children and families.

  • 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…

  • The Sound of Welcome: Using Music to Ease a Child’s First Days in Foster Care

    A child’s first days in foster care can feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, and unpredictable. This presentation explores how foster parents can use trauma-sensitive music experiences to create comfort, consistency, and connection during a new placement. Participants will learn practical musical rituals for transitions, bedtime, mealtimes, car rides, and moments of emotional distress. The session will also…

  • In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
    Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale
    - Support Groups

    Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child.  We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions.  Virtual sessions occur the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…

  • 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
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder and Responding with Connection, Structure, and Regulation

    Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder and Responding with Connection, Structure, and Regulation WHEN Tuesday, Oct 6th 2026 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (Central Time) COST Free Reactive Attachment Disorder can leave caregivers and professionals feeling confused, frustrated, or unsure of how to respond. This webinar will help participants better understand how early relational…

  • Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    The 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 it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…