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SUMMARY:Support Group: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Virtual monthly parenting support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers of youth and young adults.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-parenting-teens-young-adults/2025-03-03/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
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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/2025-03-03/
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:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
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SUMMARY:Mega Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our Annual Training series for Adoptive\, Foster\, and Kinship Providers featuring Kathy Magnusson\, Barb Clark and the QPI-MN panel.  Providers and Families will walk away with tools and ideas on how to best support the youth in their care. \nYou can join us virtually or in-person at one of our watch party locations \nPlease scroll down and click on the website link for more information and to register for the training.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/mega-training-2025/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001495-1741165200-1741170600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192439Z
UID:10001812-1741262400-1741267800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:School Support: Tackling School Issues
DESCRIPTION:Join Education & Training Specialist Sarah Benson for a virtual discussion on school challenges affecting your family today. \nConnect with caregivers\, gain expert insights\, and access resources to support your child’s success. \nPre-registration is required. Click on the School Support Link to pre-register. \nFacilitated by Sarah Benson\nEducation and Training Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/school-support-tackling-school-issues/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240617T142122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T142122Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month\n9:30-10:45 am on Zoom\nFacilitator:  Janet Salo\, Kinship Navigator \nProviding 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 health resources and more!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/virtual-kinship-support-education-group/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T194243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
UID:10002248-1741554000-1741557600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2025-03-09/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250219T195448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T195448Z
UID:10001419-1741611600-1741617000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Medication Administration and Management for Children in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Medication Administration and Management for Children in Foster Care\nMonday\, March 10\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT)\nThis presentation will explore the ins and outs of managing medication for youth in foster care. We will discuss: \n\nTypes\, names\, and preparation forms of medication\nRoutes of administration\nWho administers medication\nGuidelines for administering medication\nRecord keeping special situations\nStorage inventory\, and disposal of medication\n\nPresented by Shelly DeBaker LPN \nShelly DeBaker received her LPN\, Licensed Practical Nurse in 1985 and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Bethel University in 2011.  Those 40 years of nursing have included numerous areas of nursing from long term care\, inpatient\, mental health and operating room.  She has worked for Methodist Hospital as a RN since 2009 specializing in hospice and 2014 in oncology at Allina Health. She is an adoptive parent to 2 amazing kids and enjoys being outside and around water.  She enjoys sharing her medical knowledge through teaching\, especially fellow adoptive parents and being a resource for CHLSS.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-medication-administration-and-management-for-children-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240124T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112459Z
UID:10001385-1741629600-1741635000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. \nThis group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with\, or currently be working with\, any agency/county for foster care or any type of adoption (foster care\, infant\, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lgbtq-caregiver-support-group/2025-03-10/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250122T205013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205330Z
UID:10001291-1741651200-1741737599@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:FAM Spring Summit - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Details to come!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fam-fall-forum-save-the-date/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211720Z
UID:10001295-1741683600-1741689000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Understanding Challenging Behavior Through a Brain First Lens
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors\, teratogens\, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma\, alcohol\, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support their children? This workshop will teach participants how to apply a brain-first approach to parenting children who have challenging behaviors. Through this lens\, behaviors are redefined and solutions are aligned with research findings\, offering new insights into supporting affected children more successfully. \n  \n\nEileen Devine is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Brain First Parenting. She has over twenty years of clinical experience and for the last dozen of those years\, has focused on supporting parents across the globe who have children with brain-based differences and challenging behavioral symptoms. Through her work\, she teaches parents and professionals how to support individuals with challenging behaviors by moving away from consequence and reward systems\, to an approached rooted in neuroscience\, and focused on the brain – behavior connection. In addition to her clinical expertise\, Eileen is the parent of a teenage daughter who lives with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder\, a serious brain-based condition.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-understanding-challenging-behavior-through-a-brain-first-lens/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211744Z
UID:10001296-1741689900-1741695300@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Disable the Child's Label
DESCRIPTION:Labels take on a life of their own as the words we speak and write have great power to build up\, define or defeat a child. These labels have the ability to follow children for the rest of their lives and can shape their attitude\, self-esteem\, relationships and professional life. Derek Clark will give you insight into his personal childhood journey of being wrongfully labeled in the foster care system for thirteen years\, and the key reasons on how he did not turn out addicted\, incarcerated\, or dead. Derek will challenge many of the accepted practices of the child welfare system and provide alternative ways to understand why kids behave in the ways that they do. This understanding will generate hope and restore dignity to the young people as well as restore humanness and compassion in the hearts of professionals. \n\nDerek Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child\, he suffered unthinkable child abuse\, abandonment and emotional distress before being turned over to the psychiatric hospital at age five. His 13 years in the San Francisco bay area foster care system reflected an early life of humiliation\, aggression\, emotional distress\, overwhelming anxiety and being wrongfully labeled. Eventually\, with the help of foster parents\, a fantastic social worker and mentors\, he defied the artificial limitations imposed upon him. Derek knows first-hand how to cope with adversity and overcoming hardship. His past has never held him back from accomplishing what he set his heart and mind to. \nDerek is an inspiring motivational speaker/trainer. His popular keynotes are “The Power of Resilience and Redemption: From Brutal Trauma to Triumph” and “You Cannot Think Negative About a Child and Expect a Positive Outcome”. He is the author of seven books including Disable the Label: Never Limit the Potential of a Child\, Never Limit Your Life and the I Will Never Give Up book series. Derek’s true-life trials and personal triumphs have inspired organizations worldwide with his message of resilience\, hope\, courage\, unwavering perseverance and redemption. He recently received the International Foster Care Award through SOS Children’s Village where they are located in 134 countries helping and protecting children.\nDerek has also been a featured expert on CNN Headline News\, The Steve Harvey TV Show\, The Ricki Lake TV Show and other TV shows around the world. Recently\, Derek has become a viral video sensation for his “Rapping Dad” videos which have had over 250 million social media views.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-disable-the-childs-label/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250228T151856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T151856Z
UID:10001429-1741694400-1741698000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC)
DESCRIPTION:C&TC is a benefit for children in Minnesota who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). C&TC provides for a regular schedule of well-child checks 0-20 years of age that help children and youth stay healthy. These well-child checks look at your child’s growth\, development and overall health. These “checkups” are meant to keep your child healthy by finding any health concerns or problems early. Finding health concerns early prevents them from becoming bigger problems later. Keeping your child healthy means they are more likely to grow into healthy adults.  Learn about this helpful benefit and how they can help you find a clinic\, locate transportation or an interpreter\, and assist with setting up appointments.  We will have time for questions and answers. \nPresenter:\nSandra Camp Senior Community Health Worker\nHennepin County Child and Teen Checkups Program
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/child-teen-checkups-ctc/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster 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:20250311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211813Z
UID:10001297-1741696200-1741701600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] The "S" Word: Breaking the Silence Around Suicidality and Self-Injury
DESCRIPTION:Discussions around suicide and self-injury can be challenging and uncomfortable\, yet these conversations are critical in providing effective support and intervention. This workshop is designed to provide a safe space to address stigma\, build confidence and skills in risk assessment\, initiate meaningful dialogue and foster a safe environment for individuals struggling with suicidal experiences and/or self-harm. \nObjectives:\n– Recognize warning signs and risk factors.\n– Explore techniques to reduce stigma and foster effective and empathetic conversations.\n– Build confidence in understanding and responding to various levels of suicidal ideation.\n– Develop skills to navigate challenging emotional responses and provide support during crises involving suicidal ideation and self-injury. \n  \n\nBrianna received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and currently holds her LICSW. Brianna works as a clinical program therapist with the MN Department of Corrections in a maximum-security mental health unit where she works with incarcerated individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. She is also a member of The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce where she works to elevate suicide prevention as a priority in MN. She has worked in the mental health field for almost 15 years and has grown passionate about working with children\, adolescents\, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna enjoys presenting educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations on topics including attachment and development\, severe and persistent mental illness\, LGBTQ+ topics and trauma-informed care.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-the-s-word-breaking-the-silence-around-suicidality-and-self-injury/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T154500
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211910Z
UID:10001298-1741702500-1741707900@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Racialized: The Cultural Impact on Native American Transracial Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Rarely discussed are the problematic issues that arise in the child who is adopted from one ethnicity/culture and placed into another\, especially if that placement revolves around race. My experience as an anthropologist and Native American transracial adoptee allows me to speak directly about the negative pressure we encounter as we attempt to navigate the two cultures we inhabit. We will explore the tensions through the lens of cultural anthropology\, including issues if belonging/non-belonging\, what we have gained/lost by living in a racialized world\, as well as how Americans are taught to ‘see’ Native Americans and how those negative images impact us. What the audience will learn is that the racialized environment the child lives in can have long-lasting negative impacts\, far into their adulthood\, and ways they can work in their communities to combat the racism\, while standing up for their child. \n  \n\nSusan Devan Harness is a cultural anthropologist\, member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes\, and an American Indian Transracial Adoptee. \nHer book Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption has received multiple awards including the High Plains Book Award for Indigenous Author and Creative Nonfiction categories\, as well as the Sudler Award for the best work of nonfiction or fiction on western American subject by a woman author.  Ms. Harnesses cultural anthropology research\, Mixing Cultural Identities Through Transracial Adoption\, was published by Edwin Mellen Press. \nHer most recent writing appears in the anthology\, When We Become Ours\, published by HarperCollins\, and Philosophies of Adoption: Perspectives and Reflections\, which will be published by Lexington Press in 2024. \nMs. Harness has spoken both nationally and internationally on the topic of American Indian transracial adoption\, as well as appeared in various media including podcasts\, public radio\, and on the TEDxMileHigh stage.  She holds MAs in Anthropology and English\, both from Colorado State University\, where she is an affiliate of the Department of Anthropology and Geography. \nMs. Harness lives in Fort Collins\, Colorado with her husband\, Rick\, her Golden retriever\, Max\, and a beautiful vegetable garden.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-racialized-the-cultural-impact-on-native-american-transracial-adoption/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192738Z
UID:10001873-1741757400-1741806000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Transracial Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided.\nChildcare provided for youth 8 and under.\nPre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin\, Youth Engagement Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-transracial-families-support/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Parkway\, Eagan\, 55121
CATEGORIES:- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,- Youth (11-18)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001496-1741770000-1741775400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2025-03-12/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240131T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T194617Z
UID:10000756-1741780800-1741788000@permanencyhubmn.org
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-2/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011516Z
UID:10001290-1741798800-1741802400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192822Z
UID:10001888-1741856400-1741861800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Kinship Caregivers Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly virtual support group for kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Katie Neuman\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-kinship-caregivers-support/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Link
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240124T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T112604Z
UID:10001373-1741888800-1741894200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies 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 adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/adult-adoptee-support-group-2/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240701T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T195818Z
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SUMMARY:Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties\, redefining roles and relationships\, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives\, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma\, separation\, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/kinship-parenting-and-building-resilience/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference\, conference@wearefamiliesrising.org
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20240123T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181954Z
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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/2025-03-14/
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:20250314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T193017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T131854Z
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SUMMARY:Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register.\nFacilitate by Katie Neuman\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-central-mn-lunch-bunch/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Central Minnesota\, Details and pre-register here using the link.
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T194243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
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SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2025-03-16/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250204T153750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153750Z
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SUMMARY:Metro Area Permanency Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n\n12:00-1:00 – Lunch and networking\n1:00-1:05 – Welcome and announcements\n1:05-2:00 – Matching time\n\n15 minutes of highlighted youth and families\n40 minutes of general matching\n\n\n2:00-2:45 – Discussion time – Topic: pre-match meeting questions\n\n20 minutes small group discussion (CSRs and family workers separated)\n20 minutes large group discussion\n\n\n2:45-3 – Dessert and networking\n\nFormat of matching: We will have 5 different characteristics of youth or families on signs posted around the room (sibling group\, between ages 0-11\, age 12+\, LGBTQ+ affirming/identifying\, skills to raise youth with sexualized behaviors/youth who have sexualized behaviors). When you arrive\, please tape any families’/youths’ flyers that fit those characteristics under each sign. Families and youth can have a flyer under more than one sign (ex. A family is LGBTQ+ affirming AND open to youth ages 12+; their flyer could go under both categories). This is meant to help matching go more smoothly and to assist workers in spending time looking at flyers that are relevant to their caseload. This is NOT meant to essentialize a family or youth\, or to represent their entire identity. Please also bring extra flyers for other workers to take with them.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/metro-area-permanency-task-force/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250122T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205426Z
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SUMMARY:FAM Spring Summit - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Details to come!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fam-spring-summit-save-the-date/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211935Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly\, like we would a close friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves\, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans\, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. This talk will present theory and research on self-compassion\, which a burgeoning empirical literature has shown to be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing. It will also discuss the crucial role that self-compassion plays for caregivers in order to reduce burnout. Practices will be taught to help people bring compassion to moments of distress in daily life. A practice will also be taught that can help individuals maintain balance in difficult situations involving caring for others. \n  \n\nKristin Neff\, PhD received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley\, studying moral development.  She did two years of postdoctoral study at the University of Denver studying self-concept development. She is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. During Dr. Neff’s last year of graduate school\, she became interested in Buddhism and started practicing self-compassion. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on the construct\, which had not yet been examined empirically. She developed a theory and created a scale to measure self-compassion more than 20 years ago. Dr. Neff has written numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic and has been recognized as one of the most influential scholars in the field of psychology. Well over 5000 studies have been conducted on self-compassion since her seminal articles were first published in 2003. In addition to her academic work\, she is author of the books Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, and Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women can Harness Kindness to Speak Up\, Claim Their Power and Thrive. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer\, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion\, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She is co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion\, which offers self-compassion training in a variety of forms.  Drs. Neff and Germer co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals\, and their latest book is Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress. For more information on self-compassion\, including a self-compassion test\, research articles\, and practices\, go to www.self-compassion.org.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-caring-for-others-without-losing-yourself/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001497-1742374800-1742380200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T124455
CREATED:20250128T211957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211957Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] [Part 1] Gender-Based Violence: Its Lasting Impact on Children
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 will explore intimate partner and gender-based violence and the lasting impact it may have on children who are witnesses or victims of this violence.  We will also examine how to talk with a teen in an empowering way.  Gender-based violence  is not a private or family matter\, it’s an issue that affects the community and we must work together to provide help and hope. \nJoin us for Part 2: Gender-Based Violence: A Caring\, Community Approach to Supporting Childhood Survivors on April 10th.  \n  \n\nMarcus Bruning retired from active law enforcement in 2013 after a 28 year public safety career.   Marcus served the last 20 years with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office in Duluth\, Minnesota where he retired as Division Commander (Rank of Major).  Marcus also founded Marcus Bruning Training and Consulting in 2001. Marcus Bruning is known for the real world practical education and training he provides for community-based teams everywhere.  Marcus Bruning is a certified Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Training Specialist and provides instruction around the world in domestic crisis intervention and intelligence led policing. Marcus Bruning is internationally recognized as an expert on law enforcement response to intimate partner abuse\, sexual assault and stalking. Major Bruning also provides training services as a Contract Instructor for Praxis International\, Minnesota Program Development Inc.\, The Gender Violence Institute\, The National Sheriff’s Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Marcus has presented internationally for Global Rights For Women facilitating classes for members of parliament and non-government officials from 21 countries in Eastern Europe.  Marcus also assisted with the development and implementation of a risk assessment tool for The United Nations Women’s Organization in Tbilisi\, Republic of Georgia and facilitated Domestic Violence Institutes for Vital Voices Global Partners in Romania\, Honduras\, Poland\, and Argentina. Marcus facilitated gender-based violence response training for the U.S. Army in South Korea. Marcus specializes in providing insight into the surprising similarities of victims and police officers that will help you connect to the complex thought patterns of a victim in trying to survive the moment and the long term. Major Bruning has published articles in the National Sheriff’s Magazine and has been quoted in Oprah’s “O” Magazine.  Marcus was also an adjunct professor for the University of Minnesota from which he earned his Masters of Education degree and is a member of American Mensa.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-part-1-gender-based-violence-its-lasting-impact-on-children/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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