• [Fall Forum] Race and Law Enforcement

    - Ongoing Learning

    Ron Stallworth was the first Black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department. He overcame many obstacles, including prejudice from members of his own force and the difficulty of impersonating a KKK member. Stallworth offers insights on the intersections of race and law enforcement: how they have changed in some ways and…

    Free
  • 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…

  • The Increasing Rates of Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety 

    Virtual Event

    This presentation will provide education on childhood/adolescent anxiety symptoms and disorders. It will focus on education around how these disorders present and reasons why anxiety is increasing among our youth.…

    Free
  • Adult Adoptee Support Group

    Adult Adoptee Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States +1 more
    - Support Groups

    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…

  • Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training

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

    This training helps participants understand the impact of parenting children from different racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and to know how to honor and incorporate child’s race/ethnicity/culture into their existing family system. Strategies are identified to help children develop positive and proud identities and to help children and families prepare for and handle racism in all forms. Openness…

  • Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch

    Support Group: Central MN Lunch Bunch
    Central Minnesota Details and pre-register here using the link.

    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. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Lunch Bunch Link to view details and pre-register. Facilitate by Katie Neuman Parent Support Specialist

  • FAM’s Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair

    Foster Adopt Minnesota 2446 University Ave W, Suite 104, St. Paul, MN, United States
    - Activities

    In celebration of Kinship Month, Foster Adopt Minnesota will be hosting our annual Kinship Self-Care & Resource Fair for kinship caregivers at our St. Paul office on Tuesday, September 16th, 1:00-6:00PM! This open house-style event is specifically for kinship caregivers in Minnesota. Join us for valuable resources, community connections, self-care opportunities, and a chance to explore…