[Part 3] The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesPlease join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family,…
Search & Reunion Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis 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…
[Part 2] Consent Toolbox Through a Cultural Lens – Age 10 to 18
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe last of two sessions will focus on youth ages 10-18. Please note: Part one of this series (on April 3) addresses ages 0-9. Consent is complex and this workshop…
[IN-PERSON] Tracking the Body to Interpret and Respond in Foster & Adoptive Relationships
2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904, RochesterThis in-person event will be held at Olmsted County Community Services 2117 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. This workshop…
Foster & Adoptee Youth Retreat
Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Cross LakeLutheran Social Service (LSS) is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences…
Relative/Kin Caregiver Retreat
All Ampersand-affiliated relative/kin families are invited to attend the family retreat at Cedar Valley Resort from April 19-21! RSVP here and ask questions by emailing mina@ampersandfamilies.org.
Parenting When Trauma Derails Development
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesParenting when Trauma derails child development: Let's talk about parenting strategies to get back on track. Often times, foster and adopted children have experienced some trauma during their young lives.…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThe 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…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, 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…
Attachment – Why is it Important?
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesAttachment is the foundation of human development that is essential to the development of trust. Trust allows us to move forward in developing the skills we need to travel through…
[FosterEd] ADHD: Developing Greater Understanding for More Effective Strategies
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis workshop will increase participants' knowledge of ADHD including what it is and how ADHD can present for different people. Through developing a greater understanding, methods and strategies for supporting…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesA 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…
