• Kinship Support Group

    Kinship Support Group
    Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul

    EVOLVE Family Services is collaboratively hosting a Kinship Support Group with the Institute to Transform Child protection. This group is held monthly, on the last Friday of every month at Wilder Foundation. This group is intended to provide a space for Kinship caregivers to connect on similar experience and learn from one another. Special topics…

    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 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
  • [Part 2] Wealth-Building Strategies & Risk Management

    PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking Life is full of surprises, and financial security is key to navigating them with confidence. Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent, part of a blended…

    Free
  • Culturally Responsive Parenting Group

    Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
    Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington
    - Ongoing Learning

    Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! Ever felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that in a sensitive and stimulating way. Let’s explore the many layers of parenting children across…

    Free
  • Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

    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…

  • The Healing Home: Trauma-Responsive Caregiving for Foster & Adoptive Children

    PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking This interactive workshop offers practical strategies for caregivers to enhance nurturing environments where children who have experienced trauma can heal and thrive. Participants will learn to…

    Free
  • UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection

    UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
    - Activities

    We invite you to join us for Coffee Connection, a gathering created for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota. Thís is more than just a chat over coffee—it’s a safe, supportive space to share stories, ask questions, and have meaningful conversations about identity, culture, and caregiving. Two sessions left! June…

    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…

  • 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…