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How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories with Adopted Children

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

The 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…

Event Series Share and Support Group

Share and Support Group

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

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…

Free

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States

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…

Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group

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

1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month 9:30-10:45 am on Zoom Facilitator:  Janet Salo, Kinship Navigator Providing 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…

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States

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. 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…

Live Webinar | Ages & Stages of Healthy Sexual Development

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

The goal of each webinar in the series is to provide information on healthy sexual development by discussing typical developmental milestones and what this means for caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice responding to ”teachable moments” about healthy sexuality with the young people in their lives. June Presenter: Cat Hammond brings more…

Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

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

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…

Event Series Search & Reunion Support Group

Search & Reunion Support Group

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

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…

Event Series Caregiver Roundtable

Caregiver Roundtable

Ampersand Families Office 1751 County Rd B West Suite 300, Roseville

For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Hybrid option available. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org.

Free

Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

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

Children’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…

Free

Foster Care and Education Classes – Online

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

The 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 it separately. Either way, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week…

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