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SUMMARY:Next and Best Practices for Serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Youth
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ youth are both over-represented in systems of care and\, unfortunately\, face relentless bias and discrimination from the very adults tasked with their care. In order to adequately address the needs of these youth\, providers must be equipped with both an intersectional lens and cultural humility to inform their conversations\, interventions\, services\, and organizational policies. In this webinar\, participants will review and practice using Multicultural Existential Helping and Healing Centered Engagement\, two evidence-based frameworks that have proven effective with marginalized and minoritized youth. Through interactive activities\, learn how to demonstrate empathy instead of sympathy\, how to “hold space” for youth who have experienced racial and anti-LGBTQIA+ trauma\, and tangible tools that empower youth to have ownership of their own healing as they transition to adulthood. \nNia Clark has spent over fifteen years working as a child welfare consultant\, trainer\, and LGBTQ+ youth advocate. She was a direct care counselor and activities coordinator at The Home for Little Wanderers\, one of the nation’s oldest youth-serving agencies.  Nia was the Mentoring Coordinator at LifeWorks\, the youth development and mentoring program at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. In 2016\, she was the consulting producer of the Emmy-nominated MTV documentary\, Transformation\, a film featuring herself and six trans & gender-diverse youth. Nia is currently an Expert Trainer & Technical Assistance Specialist for the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children – All Families Project\, an initiative that helps child welfare agencies achieve safety\, permanency\, and well-being for queer youth in foster care. She also serves as a National LGBTQ+ Mentoring Coach for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America\, which aims to provide more inclusive mentoring services and resources to queer youth and mentors across America. Nia holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons University.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/next-and-best-practices-for-serving-bipoc-and-lgbtqia-youth/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T174213Z
CREATED:20240125T183434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T174213Z
UID:10000270-1707240600-1707244200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Engagement Sessions - Adult Adopted Individuals
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-engagement-sessions-adult-adopted-individuals-2/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T133000
DTSTAMP:20240206T175703Z
CREATED:20240124T174313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175703Z
UID:10000261-1707220800-1707226200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar Series: Ages and Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
DESCRIPTION:The goal of each webinar in the series is to provide information on healthy sexual development by discussing typical developmental milestones and what this means for caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice responding to ‘teachable moments’ about healthy sexuality with the young people in their lives. \n  \nSeries Details: \nTuesday\, Feb. 6        Late Elementary through Late Middle School Age Youth \nTuesday\, Feb. 20      High School Age Youth \n  \nYou can attend one or all three webinars in the series.  Each presentation will be held on Zoom from Noon — 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPresenter: Logan Sand (they/them) has been with the Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future (SELF) Department since 2017 and they have been a sexuality educator since 2014. Their teaching philosophy is to provide anti-oppression and social justice focused education\, with a particular focus on consent\, decision making and gender inclusivity. Prior to joining LSS\, Logan worked in counseling training and curriculum development for Family Tree Clinic in St. Paul\, Minnesota and taught Introduction to Human Sexuality at Montgomery County Community College in Pennsylvania. They currently serve as an adjunct professor at Adler Graduate School. Logan has an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Education from Widener University (Chester\, Pennsylvania)\, possesses a B.A. in Neuroscience Studies and Psychology from Macalester College (St. Paul)\, and was published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education in 2018. \n  \nThe SELF team provides comprehensive\, medically accurate and culturally relevant sexuality education to youth\, their families and the professionals who work with them. Serving roughly 1\,000 youth and 300 adults annually\, SELF provides education to individuals at high risk of public health disparities\, with expertise in working with LGBTQ+ youth and youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/live-webinar-series-ages-and-stages-of-healthy-sexual-development/2024-02-06/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20240206T174244Z
CREATED:20240125T183323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T174244Z
UID:10000269-1707220800-1707224400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Engagement Sessions - Adult Adopted Individuals
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-engagement-sessions-adult-adopted-individuals/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260115T153731Z
CREATED:20240131T143517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T153731Z
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SUMMARY:Share and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 information on available resources and trainings.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/share-and-support-group/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T200000
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CREATED:20231221T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T182437Z
UID:10000155-1707156000-1707163200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Children’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 overview of the process and addresses details such as children served\, timelines\, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!)\, licensing requirements\, and more. \nAdditional Information\nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T161422Z
CREATED:20240123T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T161422Z
UID:10000195-1707127200-1707148800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:This education option is the balance between the in-person and online options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and a guest speaker section of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish by viewing content from two more guest speakers\, closing online material\, and a post-test.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T175323Z
CREATED:20240125T183152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175323Z
UID:10000268-1706808600-1706812200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Engagement Sessions - (Siblings\, Grandparents\, Kin\, and other Relatives)
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-engagement-sessions-siblings-grandparents-kin-and-other-relatives-2/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20240206T175307Z
CREATED:20240125T183036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175307Z
UID:10000267-1706788800-1706792400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Engagement Sessions - (Siblings\, Grandparents\, Kin\, and other Relatives)
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-engagement-sessions-siblings-grandparents-kin-and-other-relatives/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T123000
DTSTAMP:20240206T182826Z
CREATED:20240116T184334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T182826Z
UID:10000164-1706783400-1706790600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals] Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy taps the wisdom of the body in healing trauma and developmental wounding. Specifically\, this model of therapy uses mindfulness to process the leftover traumatic memory stored in the physiological activation of the body. This workshop will introduce the participants to the basic concepts\, theory and practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. The presentation will be both experiential and didactic\, allowing participants to “try on” some of the basic skills of tracking and resourcing the body. \nLisa Johnson Taylor (she\, her\, hers) is a Licensed Psychologist who has practiced in the mental health field for over 30 years. She has worked with children\, adolescents\, adults and families in a variety of capacities (including school based day treatment\, in home family therapy\, intensive outpatient programs\, and mental health clinics). In 2005\, Lisa found her passion as she stumbled upon the powerful transformation that unfolds integrating Sensorimotor Psychotherapy into groups. She continues to co-facilitate experiences to collectively access the wisdom of the body leading  her Trauma Skills groups as well as experimenting with Restorative workshops for Therapists. Although SP primarily informs her work\, Lisa synthesizes aspects of IFS\, ART\, AIR Network\, spirituality\, nature based healing and other somatic based inquiry. Lisa is committed to an ongoing mindful study of how her cisgendered white body privilege impacts others.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-introduction-to-sensorimotor-psychotherapy/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T113000
DTSTAMP:20240206T182546Z
CREATED:20240103T112809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T182546Z
UID:10000153-1706695200-1706700600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:DHS Presentation: Quality Childcare and Early Education for Children Involved with Child Welfare Services
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota continues to invest in early childhood education and care programs\, including making significant changes in the 2023 legislative session. Come learn about these changes and funding options. Children experiencing challenging situations that may impact their development and well-being (including those involved in child protective services) receive priority status. \nJessica Brogger\, MSW\, MPA is a Child Placement Policy Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Her work focuses on relative search\, placement decisions\, recruitment and retention of foster homes\, case planning\, and permanency planning. \nJamie Brother is the Outreach & Access Specialist for Early Learning Scholarships at the Minnesota Department of Education. Her work supports the Area Administrators\, Tribal Administrators\, and the Pathway II Child Care Administrator. She coordinates with community and public partners to increase access to high quality early childhood programs and serves families facing adversity – especially families in the existing and new priority scholarship populations. Existing populations consist of teen parents\, children in need of child protection services\, and children in foster care and children who have experienced homelessness. New populations consist of children with incarcerated parents\, parents in a substance use treatment programs\, parents in mental health treatment programs\, and children who have experienced domestic violence. \nElizabeth Dagle\, MPAE is a Policy Analyst with the Child Care Assistance Program at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She is the unit Legislative Lead and focuses on legislative proposal development\, coordinating communications about current legislative proposals\, and exploring possible legislative ideas. \nJeanne Dickhausen is the Head Start Collaboration Director at the Minnesota Department of Education.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/dhs-presentation-quality-childcare-and-early-education-for-children-involved-with-child-welfare-services/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T175438Z
CREATED:20240125T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175438Z
UID:10000266-1706635800-1706639400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Engagement Sessions - Birth/First Parents
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-engagement-sessions-public/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20240206T175427Z
CREATED:20240125T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175427Z
UID:10000265-1706616000-1706619600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Record Public Engagement Sessions - Birth/First Parents
DESCRIPTION:DHS 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 to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals\, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers\, birth parents and other relatives through various listening sessions during the months of January and February. We hope to better understand the experiences of individuals and families and listen to your ideas on potential improvements. \n\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\nAccommodations: For accommodation requests or difficulty registering\, contact Colton Brinker brinker@state.mn.us or 651-431-5855\nLocation: All meetings will be hosted via Zoom.\n\nWhat if you play a different role in this system?\nThese meetings are designed for those mentioned above but sessions for other stakeholders will be announced soon.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adoption-record-public-engagement-sessions/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- MN DHS Public Session/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T120000
DTSTAMP:20240206T181455Z
CREATED:20231214T220120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T181455Z
UID:10000148-1706608800-1706616000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Journey: Empowering Families through Kinship and Foster Care Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 competence\, including considerations of race\, ethnicity\, and culture\, to ensure that families are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of adoption and foster care. \nOBJECTIVES \nCultivate Adoption Competence:\nDevelop a deep understanding of adoption competence\, with a specific focus on race\, ethnicity\, and culture. Explore the importance of cultural sensitivity in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both adoptive parents and children. \nNavigate the Legal Landscape:\nEquip families and professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the legal aspects of kinship and foster care adoption. Gain insights into the adoption process\, legal requirements\, and best practices to ensure a smooth and informed journey through the adoption system. \nFoster Healthy Attachments:\nExplore strategies for building and nurturing strong\, healthy attachments within adoptive families. Understand the unique dynamics and challenges that may arise during the transition period\, and learn effective communication and bonding techniques to foster positive relationships. \nPromote Resilience and Support:\nProvide tools and resources to help families build resilience throughout the adoption journey. Address common challenges and offer strategies for seeking and providing support\, both within the family unit and through external networks. Foster a sense of community among workshop participants to share experiences and insights. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will not only be well-versed in the legal and practical aspects of kinship and foster care adoption but will also possess the knowledge and skills to navigate the emotional and cultural dimensions\, fostering a strong foundation for their adoptive families. \nKenisha Coon is an individual with a profound lived experience of trauma and resilience within the child welfare system.\nPossessing both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology\, Kenisha also holds a Post-Masters teaching certificate in Psychology\, along with a certifications in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and Equitable and Inclusive leadership. She has 13 years of child welfare experience ranging from prevention to post adoption with a specialty along the way of Adoption in all aspects. This experience includes\, international adoption\, domestic infant adoption\, foster care adoption\, adoption assistance\, policy\, and Legislation. \nKenisha is currently the Permanency Strategic Initiatives and Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Lead with Child Welfare Information Gateway. Her responsibilities include National Adoption Month Initiative lead and permanency endeavors including DEI and Race Equity Work. Before Gateway she was as the DEI Manager at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Service Administration. She continues to stay connected to the child welfare work in the state of Michigan\, as a member of the Jackson County Antiracist Transformation Team\, facilitating Identity caucusing with a nonprofit that exits to eliminate structural racism and create networks of equitable antiracism institutions and communities. Kenisha leads The Multi Racial Experience which focuses on how to grow one’s identity journey and support biracial/multiracial people. \nKenisha is a graduate of the Minority Professional Leadership Development Program and has collaborated with organizations such as the Children’s Bureau\, AdoptUSKids\, National Adoption Association\, and Families Rising. Her collaborative efforts have focused on fostering racial awareness and equitable training within the child welfare sector. She is an Ujima leader for Black Families with the National Adoption Association. She is currently a Board Member on the National Adoption Association Board of Directors\, and a Mentor for a fellow\, as well as an ambassador for the Minority Professional Leadership Development program alongside Spaulding and AdoptUsKids. \nKenisha also owns a small business specializing in working with community agencies and small businesses on identifying and building their DEI goals. This has included training and capacity building\, strategic planning\, identity development and self assessments\, and workshops/speaking engagements.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/navigating-the-journey-empowering-families-through-kinship-and-foster-care-adoption/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20240206T183643Z
CREATED:20231218T141654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183643Z
UID:10000151-1706227200-1706486399@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:UMOJA-MN's Black Heritage Camp
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nThe Camp will feature specialized classes and breakout sessions tailored to children\, youth\, and parents/guardians.\n\n\nCome make lasting memories with creative activities\, engaging workshops for all ages\, family team building\, and opportunities to enjoy each other as you learn about Black culture.\n\nTo learn more\, visit: UMOJA Camps | EVOLVE Family Services (evolveservices.org)\n\nRegister at: UMOJA MN Black Heritage Winter Camp January 26-28\, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place (jotform.com)
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/umoja-mns-black-heritage-camp/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T193000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183552Z
CREATED:20240102T194506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183552Z
UID:10000158-1706119200-1706124600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by parents of adult adoptees who are also CH/LSS staff. \nAfter registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. Please feel free to register for one\, multiple\, or all sessions. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/parents-of-adopted-adults-support-group/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T120000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183038Z
CREATED:20231214T220105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183038Z
UID:10000147-1706090400-1706097600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals] Grief and Loss - A Child's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:In 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 impact infants and young children while recognizing and applying child-friendly language. Anna will present the DOs and DON’Ts relating to infants and young children who have experienced grief and loss. We will also take time to reflect on the infant or young child’s experiences as they have this inherently traumatic experience. \nAnna Clavin\, MA\, LMFT\, IECMH-E\, PMH-C is dedicated to working with individuals\, couples\, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. Her passion is attachment\, relationships\, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. Anna finds encouragement in her work through helping others find hope\, strength\, and healing within their environment and relationships. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)\, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)\, Clinical Hypnosis\, Theraplay\, and Circle of Security-Parenting. As a Minnesota Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Approved Supervisor\, Anna brings over twelve years of progressive experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and obtained a Master’s Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University. She is also endorsed through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health – Infant and Early Childhood Division as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and provides outpatient clinical service to clients throughout the lifespan\, with a specialty in Infant mental health.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-grief-and-loss-a-childs-perspective/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T200000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183522Z
CREATED:20231221T201117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183522Z
UID:10000154-1706032800-1706040000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Children’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 overview of the process and addresses details such as children served\, timelines\, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!)\, licensing requirements\, and more. \nAdditional Information:\nAlong with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/childrens-home-and-lss-foster-care-adoption-orientation/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T143000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183505Z
CREATED:20231214T220051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183505Z
UID:10000146-1706013000-1706020200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Self-Care Isn't Selfish
DESCRIPTION:Burnout 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 over 10 different activities for fun and restoration. We will finish by creating a sustainable plan for incorporating healthy habits into a hectic daily life. \nJessica Sinarski\, LPCMH is a highly sought-after therapist\, speaker\, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does\, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. \nJessica makes social emotional learning (SEL) practical\, equipping parents and professionals with deeply trauma-informed tools. She is the author of numerous books including the award-winning Riley the Brave series\, Your Magic Backpack series\, and Light Up the Learning Brain. She also shares her expertise as a contributor to magazines\, blogs\, and podcasts. Jessica lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/self-care-isnt-selfish/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T113000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183452Z
CREATED:20231214T220031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183452Z
UID:10000145-1705917600-1705923000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Drugs in 2024: What Families Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This 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. An emphasis will be placed on recognizing problems and identifying appropriate resources and interventions. \nThad Shunkwiler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University\, Mankato. In addition to his academic work\, he is a licensed behavioral health provider with over a decade of experience in treating people with mental health and substance use disorders in Minnesota. In 2021\, Thad founded the Center for Rural Behavioral Health which aims to ensure access to mental healthcare for outstate communities in Minnesota. That same year\, he was named a Presidential Teaching Scholar and he was one of seventeen healthcare professionals in the country to be named a Rural Health Fellow of the National Rural Health Association. Thad and his wife\, Lisa\, along with their 3 boys make their home in North Mankato.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-drugs-in-2024-what-families-need-to-know/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T110000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183417Z
CREATED:20231214T220012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183417Z
UID:10000144-1705568400-1705575600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[For Professionals] The Empty Pantry: Understanding the Mind of Youth with Aberrant Eating Patterns
DESCRIPTION:This 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 DSM-5. We will provide anecdotal and empirical information related to issues such as hiding and hoarding of food and hyperphagia. Discussion will include how to support resource parents as they seek to help children with eating and food-related problems. \nRichard J. (Rick) Delaney\, Ph.D.\, is a nationally known\, licensed psychologist. He has been a clinical psychologist\, psychotherapist\, and consultant to foster\, kinship\, adoptive parents\, and public/private programs for four decades. He was the clinical director of residential treatment centers for traumatized children in Colorado and Hawaii. Dr. Delaney has presented several hundred workshops across the country for child welfare staff\, mental health professionals\, CASA volunteers\, caregivers\, and others. He has published numerous journal articles on web-based training for resource parents. Dr. Delaney has been a major contributor and principal investigator of Foster Parent College (www.fosterparentcollege.com) which is used across the U.S. and Canada.   
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-the-empty-pantry-understanding-the-mind-of-youth-with-aberrant-eating-patterns/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183402Z
CREATED:20240102T193827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183402Z
UID:10000157-1705514400-1705521600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Search & Reunion Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 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 their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/search-reunion-support-group/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T133000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183347Z
CREATED:20240102T193243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183347Z
UID:10000156-1705492800-1705498200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/greater-minnesota-parent-support-group/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T120000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183332Z
CREATED:20231206T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183332Z
UID:10000140-1705485600-1705492800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[FosterEd](2 Part-Series) Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 a separate zoom link for each session. \nAdolescence is a time of major transition physically\, emotionally\, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development. 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 2 – part workshop\, participants will review adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered2-part-series-part-1-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183332Z
CREATED:20231206T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183332Z
UID:10000139-1704880800-1704888000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[FosterEd](2 Part-Series) Part 1: Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 a separate zoom link for each session. \nAdolescence is a time of major transition physically\, emotionally\, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development. 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 2 – part workshop\, participants will review adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fostered2-part-series-part-1-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health/2024-01-10/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
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