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Navigating the Journey: Empowering Families through Kinship and Foster Care Adoption
Navigating the Journey: Empowering Families through Kinship and Foster Care Adoption
Please join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to provide invaluable insights and tools for families embarking on the transformative path of adoption. This workshop places a strong emphasis on adoption competence, including considerations of race, ethnicity, and culture, to ensure that families are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of adoption and foster care. OBJECTIVES…
Adoption Record Public Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents
Adoption Record Public Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Birth/First Parents
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
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DHS Presentation: Quality Childcare and Early Education for Children Involved with Child Welfare Services
DHS Presentation: Quality Childcare and Early Education for Children Involved with Child Welfare Services
Minnesota continues to invest in early childhood education and care programs, including making significant changes in the 2023 legislative session. Come learn about these changes and funding options. Children experiencing challenging situations that may impact their development and well-being (including those involved in child protective services) receive priority status. Jessica Brogger, MSW, MPA is a…
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[For Professionals] Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
[For Professionals] Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy taps the wisdom of the body in healing trauma and developmental wounding. Specifically, this model of therapy uses mindfulness to process the leftover traumatic memory stored in the physiological activation of the body. This workshop will introduce the participants to the basic concepts, theory and practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. The presentation will be…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – (Siblings, Grandparents, Kin, and other Relatives)
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – (Siblings, Grandparents, Kin, and other Relatives)
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – (Siblings, Grandparents, Kin, and other Relatives)
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – (Siblings, Grandparents, Kin, and other Relatives)
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
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…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS welcomes 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 addresses details such as children served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more. Additional Information Along…
Share and Support Group
Share and Support Group
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…
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Live Webinar Series: Ages and Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
Live Webinar Series: Ages and Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
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. Series Details: Tuesday, Feb. 6…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adult Adopted Individuals
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adult Adopted Individuals
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adult Adopted Individuals
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adult Adopted Individuals
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
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Next and Best Practices for Serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Youth
Next and Best Practices for Serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Youth
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ youth are both over-represented in systems of care and, unfortunately, face relentless bias and discrimination from the very adults tasked with their care. In order to adequately address the needs of these youth, providers must be equipped with both an intersectional lens and cultural humility to…
Deeper Dive Webinar: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families
Deeper Dive Webinar: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families
Please join us for a Deeper Dive webinar on Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families. Learn the symptoms that can lead to a crisis, steps to take, de-escalation techniques, and the role of county crisis teams. Develop a crisis plan for your child and family. This webinar is for prospective and current foster and adoptive…
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Presentation: Filing Your Taxes Can Help Your Family
Presentation: Filing Your Taxes Can Help Your Family
Filing your taxes can help your family finances. You may be able to receive a refund even if you do not owe taxes. Learn how to file your tax forms and get more information about the Child Tax Credit program. We will have time for questions and answers. New in 2023: You may qualify for…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions – Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers
DHS is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to original birth records, DHS is hoping to hear from those with lived experience in the adoption system around access to adoption records. We will be looking to talk with adopted individuals,…
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[IN-PERSON] Hair Talk: Empowering Your Understanding & Skills with The Human Of Color Haircare
[IN-PERSON] Hair Talk: Empowering Your Understanding & Skills with The Human Of Color Haircare
This in-person event will be held at FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA, 2446 University Ave. W | Suite 140 | Saint Paul, MN 55114. If capacity limit is reached, please email edu@fosteradoptmn.org to join the waitlist. The Curly Hair Conversation: let's start the conversation around understanding the culture of curls & how to confidently communicate with your youth about their…
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Gizaagi’in Round Dance
Gizaagi’in Round Dance
Join us for the Gizaagi'in Round Dance at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen on February 10th at 4PM-12AM! The event will feature food, spot dances, dance specials, and more!
Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering
Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering
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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. LSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to…
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LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with, or currently be working with, any agency/county for foster care or any type of…
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Share and Support Group
Share and Support Group
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…
Share and Support Group
Share and Support Group
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…
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RESET: Get Unstuck, Regain Hope, and Redefine What’s Possible
RESET: Get Unstuck, Regain Hope, and Redefine What’s Possible
Melvin Adams knows first-hand how to achieve great things despite difficult circumstances. Even though he is only 5’8”, he became a two-time NCAA All-American basketball player, professional basketball competitor, and a member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. In this dynamic presentation, Melvin delivers a timely message mixed with comedy, powerful stories that connect, and…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
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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Virtual Kinship Support and Education Groups
Virtual Kinship Support and Education Groups
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur the first and third Friday of every month, while the in-person sessions take place the first Saturday of every month. Join us when you can…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
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…
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A Safe Place: An Experiment in Discussing Our Differences
A Safe Place: An Experiment in Discussing Our Differences
In this interactive talk, Merritt replicates the Safe Place experiment from his book, I Take My Coffee Black. Working closely with organizations, he brings together individuals from varying political, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to participate in face-to-face discussions about hot-button topics to encourage healthy and safe – and sometimes even humorous – dialogue. By…
Live Webinar Series: Ages and Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
Live Webinar Series: Ages and Stages of Healthy Sexual Development
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. Series Details: Tuesday, Feb. 6…
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
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…
Search & Reunion Support Group
Search & Reunion Support Group
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…
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[FosterEd] ACES: Aftermath of Trauma
[FosterEd] ACES: Aftermath of Trauma
Please join us for a webinar with Breanna Gronli. We will explore all ten ACES in depth along with the effects trauma can have on the body, mind, and spirit. Breanna will present ways to aid the body in releasing stored trauma to counter the effects. Breanna Gronli, LGSW, MSW works with Sojourn Counseling Group. As…
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
Children’s Home and LSS Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
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. Along with completing…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
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…
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[FosterEd] Prudent and Connected Parenting
[FosterEd] Prudent and Connected Parenting
Please join us for a workshop with Sarah Hamlin, MSW, LICSW. Participants will learn strategies to manage big behaviors with compassion. Sarah will teach ways to calm everyone's nervous systems…
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Presentation: Filing Your Taxes Can Help Your Family
Presentation: Filing Your Taxes Can Help Your Family
Filing your taxes can help your family finances. You may be able to receive a refund even if you do not owe taxes. Learn how to file your tax…
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WILL You Plan for a Peaceful Future? Wills & Estate Planning for Foster & Adoptive Families
WILL You Plan for a Peaceful Future? Wills & Estate Planning for Foster & Adoptive Families
As an experienced estate planning attorney and foster/adoptive father, Chris knows the pressures that working families face. And the added challenges of working with the foster system, government systems, and the…
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
A 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…
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
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…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers- those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. We offer both virtual and in-person group sessions. Virtual sessions occur…
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