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UMOJA MN – Coffee Connection
Mocha Momma's Coffee 300 Nicollet Mall Inside Minneapolis Central Libary, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Minneapolis- Support GroupsA space for foster, adoptive, or kinship parents and caregivers of youth to connect, share, and grow.
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Community Memorial Hospital, 512 Skyline Boulevard, Cloquet, Minnesota 55720The 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…
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Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support Groups1st & 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…
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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo- ActivitiesJoin 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,…
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5th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K
Rosland Park 4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN- ActivitiesWe 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…
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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Riddlers Escape 510 25th Ave N Ste 5, St. Cloud- ActivitiesJoin 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,…
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Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Nitara Frost Senior Parent Support Specialist
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Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesJoin 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…
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Support Group: General Parenting Support
Virtual weekly support for adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. Click on the Support Group Link to join. Facilitated by Julie Peterson Parent Support Specialist
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Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United StatesThis 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.…
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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…
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Support GroupsOpen 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…
