• [FosterEd] ADHD: Developing Greater Understanding for More Effective Strategies

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    This workshop will increase participants' knowledge of ADHD including what it is and how ADHD can present for different people.  Through developing a greater understanding, methods and strategies for supporting individuals with ADHD can be cultivated and fine-tuned. Kelly Pieper is a therapist, supervisor, and consultant in the Twin Cities area.  She has 10+ years of…

    Free
  • ICW Youth Event

    - Activities

    serving all youth involved with White Earth Indian Child Welfare and/or White Earth Adoptions Program Learn basic auto maintenance and auto repair skills crucial for young people.  Learn how to: check oil, tire pressure, change a flat tire, keeping documents safe and protected and other basic skills. There will be food and door prizes! We…

  • Caregiver Roundtable

    Caregiver Roundtable
    Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville
    - Support Groups

    For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all.…

    Free
  • [FosterEd] Concurrent Planning and the Children/Youth We Care For

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Concurrent planning simply means that two plans are being worked on at the same time. This approach emphasizes reunification and establishes an alternative permanency plan if a child cannot return home. In this presentation we will explore the history of concurrent planning, why we do it and why it is important. Keatha McLeod has been…

    Free
  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

    Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
    - Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation

    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. Your 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…

  • [IN-PERSON] [For Professionals] Caregiver Mental Health

    St. Cloud Library 1300 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud
    - Ongoing Learning

    This in-person event will be held at the St. Cloud Library - 1300 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. Please join Brandon Jensen for an in-person training for professionals. Caregivers face a myriad of struggles and difficulties in their role. Perhaps one of…

    $15.00
  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    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 & Orientation

    The 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…

  • FAM 5K – Fun Run/Walk

    Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN
    - Activities

    It’s time to tie up those laces again!  Let’s come together to walk/run to raise money for kids in foster care!  Help us provide a $200 shopping spree to as many kids in foster care as possible!  In 2023, over 200 kids across the entire State of Minnesota were able to go back-to-school shopping in…

  • Caregivers Parenting Circle

    Caregivers Parenting Circle
    - Support Groups

    Caregivers Parenting Group is a group that brings together individuals and families caring for children through kinship or foster care placement. Borrowing from the teachings of "Gifts Of the Sacred…

  • Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

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

    Children’s Home and LSS welcome 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 address details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Along with completing…

    Free
  • 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…

    Free