• UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection

    Mocha Momma's Coffee 300 Nicollet Mall Inside Minneapolis Central Libary, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Minneapolis
    - Support Groups

    A space for foster, adoptive, or kinship parents and caregivers of youth to connect, share, and grow.

    Free
  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Community Memorial Hospital, 512 Skyline Boulevard, Cloquet, Minnesota 55720

    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…

  • Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group

    Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    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…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
    - Activities

    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Red River Zoo – Fargo, ND Saturday, May 17th, 2025,…

  • 5th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K

    Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN
    - Activities

    We are raising funds for the Back-to-School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. Ways you can help: Run or walk! Show up and learn more about adoption and foster care. Bring a friend and/or family member to join you! We will have music, games, a playground, yard games, and a photographer to take…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Riddlers Escape 510 25th Ave N Ste 5, St. Cloud
    - Activities

    Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Pizza Ranch/Riddlers Escape – Saint Cloud, MN Sunday, May 18th,…

  • Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health

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

    Join Us for a Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health Tuesday May 20th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) This isn’t another lecture about vegetables, or tricks to get kids to eat them. This session will help you understand why eating and mealtimes can be so difficult for children in the child…

  • Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement

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

    This workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand, respond to, and connect with a child’s emotional needs—is fundamental to building a strong, secure relationship. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to enhance emotional attunement, improve communication, and deepen responsiveness to their child’s needs.…

    Free
  • Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement

    PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking This workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand, respond to, and connect with…

    Free
  • Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Support Groups

    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…