Family Picnic
The Dutch Room 702 NW 4th Street, Grand RapidsJoin us for a family picnic in Grand Rapids! Enjoy free food and fun activities for the entire family. August 6th, 2024 Canvas Painting/Crafts for Kids
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesChildren’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. Additional Information: Along…
Adult Adoptee Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 moreAdult 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…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United StatesThis 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…
Family Picnic
Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont Street, DuluthJoin us for a family picnic in Duluth! Enjoy free food and fun activities for the entire family, August 11th, 2024 Lake Superior Zoo
Back to School
Sky Zone 7625 Cahill Road, Edina, MN, United StatesCome have fun with us at Sky Zone and receive Backpacks for school! Nike, Adidas, Etc.,!
You Just Did What? Understanding the Root of Acting Out
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis training will focus on a cognitive behavioral lens. Participants will learn about what causes challenging behaviors and effective techniques in reducing acting out behaviors. Scott Nyegaard holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Walden and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Bemidji State University. He is the CEO…
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 moreThe 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. This 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…
Brain Development Conference
Shooting Star Casino 777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN, United StatesA two-day Education Focused Conference of Key Notes, Workshops, and Presenters. All with the focus of those working with children and families in a variety of settings. Includes a Pre-conference opportunity. more details and registration available online
Enhancing Your Skills as a Foster Parent: Session One
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA foster parent must be many things to many people. Child welfare professionals depend on the skills of foster parents. Children need safety and guidance to heal from the various traumas that they have experienced in their short lives. This three part training session will explore the following skills: Session 1: listening with empathy, perseverance…
How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories with Adopted Children
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details that can feel difficult to discuss as a caregiver. Learn how to share your child’s history with them in ways that promote healthy communication, offer developmentally appropriate language, and support the reduction of potential negative internalizations. Navigating these conversations with youth whose backgrounds…
Share and Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesSupport 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…
