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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
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T193000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183552Z
CREATED:20240102T194506Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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