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SUMMARY:UMOJA MN Coffee Connection
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Coffee Connection\, a gathering created for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota. Thís is more than just a chat over coffee—it’s a safe\, supportive space to share stories\, ask questions\, and have meaningful conversations about identity\, culture\, and caregiving. \nThe Get Down Coffee September 5th 9-10:30am.; 1500 44th Ave N. Minneapolis
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/umoja-mn-coffee-connection-5/
LOCATION:The Get Down Coffee Co.\, 1500 44th Avenue North\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T113000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us when you can for mutual support\, ideas.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/in-person-kinship-support-and-education-groups/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 4512 France Ave N\, Robbinsdale\, 55422
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T193000
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:UMOJA‘s Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline\, being a Black child in the world today\, and trauma surrounding foster care and adoption. This group is a 4-session commitment\, with each session lasting 90 minutes. \nOur next Culturally Responsive Parenting Group will be held September 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, and 30th at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This group will be run by Elliot Manago-Lawler – a licensed therapist specializing in adoption.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group-2/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
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SUMMARY:Support Group: Transracial Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided.\nChildcare provided for youth 8 and under.\nPre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin\, Youth Engagement Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-transracial-families-support/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Parkway\, Eagan\, 55121
CATEGORIES:- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T102724Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes introductory sessions as well as a pre- and post- test. \n 
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-in-person-3/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Pre-Adoption Classes & Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20250730T120547Z
CREATED:20250730T120547Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:UMOJA‘s Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline\, being a Black child in the world today\, and trauma surrounding foster care and adoption. This group is a 4-session commitment\, with each session lasting 90 minutes. \nOur next Culturally Responsive Parenting Group will be held September 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, and 30th at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This group will be run by Elliot Manago-Lawler – a licensed therapist specializing in adoption.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group-2/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160800Z
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SUMMARY:Search & Reunion Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/search-reunion-support-group-2/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20250129T210920Z
CREATED:20250129T210920Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Fall Family Retreat at Camp Knutson! All eligible families will receive a direct invite with a link to RSVP\, and the RSVP link will also be in the general family newsletter.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fall-family-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Knutson\, 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd\, Cross Lake\, 56422
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20250730T120547Z
CREATED:20250730T120547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T120547Z
UID:10002672-1758650400-1758655800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:UMOJA‘s Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline\, being a Black child in the world today\, and trauma surrounding foster care and adoption. This group is a 4-session commitment\, with each session lasting 90 minutes. \nOur next Culturally Responsive Parenting Group will be held September 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, and 30th at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This group will be run by Elliot Manago-Lawler – a licensed therapist specializing in adoption.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group-2/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20250904T202007Z
CREATED:20250904T202007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202007Z
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SUMMARY:EVOLVE Kinship Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kinship Support Group is a monthly meeting for Kinship Caregivers. The sessions will be at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation located at 451 Lexington Parkway N. St. Paul\, MN 55104. \nDuring the in-person sessions\, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. EVOLVE’s Kinship Support Group will be facilitated by Cierra Buckner\, LSW\, from the Institute to Transform Child Protection\, in partnership with EVOLVE.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/evolve-kinship-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Wilder Foundation\, 451 Lexington Pkwy N\, Saint Paul
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20250730T120547Z
CREATED:20250730T120547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T120547Z
UID:10002673-1759255200-1759260600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:UMOJA‘s Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on positive discipline\, being a Black child in the world today\, and trauma surrounding foster care and adoption. This group is a 4-session commitment\, with each session lasting 90 minutes. \nOur next Culturally Responsive Parenting Group will be held September 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, and 30th at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Fellowship in Bloomington\, MN from 6:00pm-7:30pm. This group will be run by Elliot Manago-Lawler – a licensed therapist specializing in adoption.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/culturally-responsive-parenting-group-2/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 10715 Zenith Ave S\, Bloomington\, 55431
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
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