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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/2026-08-01/
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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SUMMARY:Family Picnic Thief River Falls
DESCRIPTION:North Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host free summer picnics that are open to all foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families in Minnesota
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/family-picnic-thief-river-falls/
LOCATION:Oakland Park West\, 123 Baken Street\, Thief River Falls\, 56701
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:[For Professionals\, In-Person] What is HELP?
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person professionals only training located at the Great River Regional Library with St. Cloud Task Force. Bremer Room – 1300 W Germain  St. Cloud\, MN 56301. \nAt this task force meeting\, members of FAM’s HELP team will share about their program\, what services they offer\, and examples of how they support families in the foster care\, adoption\, and kinship communities. Attendees will hear firsthand from Andrea Brubaker\, HELP Program Outreach and Therapist Network Manager\, and Joni Hillary\, HELP Program Specialist\, on how they have supported families across the state impacted by foster care\, kinship care\, and adoption. There will also be time for questions and answers with the HELP team.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/for-professionals-in-person-what-is-help/
LOCATION:Great River Regional Library\, 1300 W. St. Germain St.\, St. Cloud\, 56301
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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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-3/2026-08-14/
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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SUMMARY:Family Picnic Duluth Area
DESCRIPTION:North Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host free summer picnics that are open to all foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families in Minnesota.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/family-picnic-duluth-area/
LOCATION:North Shore Scenic Railroad – The Pizza Party Express\, 506 West Michigan Street\, Duluth\, 55802
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect 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. \nFriday\, August 14th\, 2026\, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (CT)\nWaseca Waterpark Pool Party – Waseca\, MN\nPlease join us for a summer evening pool party!!!! We have rented out the whole waterpark for our group to have a great time sliding\, climbing\, and swimming together. Lifeguards will be on duty. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own towels. All details will be shared with registrants as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-15/
LOCATION:Waseca Waterpark\, 200 26th Ave NE\, Waseca\, 56093
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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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-2/2026-08-19/
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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