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Families Rising MN Summer Kick-Off Event in Duluth
Lincoln Park Playground 25th Ave & 5th St, Duluth, MN- ActivitiesJoin us at the covered pavilion at Lincoln Park Playground in Duluth for a fun summer event for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. This free event is open to caregivers and the children in their care and will include food, activities, prizes, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the journey. Registration is required.…
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Families Rising Summer Kick-Off Event in Brooklyn Park
Eidem Farm 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN- ActivitiesJoin us at Eidem Farm for a fun summer event for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. This free event is open to caregivers and the children in their care and will include food, activities, prizes, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the journey. Families will enjoy spending time together in a welcoming outdoor…
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Families Rising Summer Kick-Off Event in St. Cloud
Great River Children's Museum 110 8th Ave S., St. Cloud, MN- ActivitiesJoin us at the Great River Children's Museum in St. Cloud for a fun summer event for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. This free event is open to caregivers and the children in their care and will include museum admission, food, activities, prizes, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the journey. Registration is…
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale- Support GroupsOur 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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Support Group: Transracial Families Support
Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway, EaganJoin us for our in-person support for caregivers & youth in transracial families. Youth will engage in a separate activity while caregivers meet. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided for youth 8 and under. Pre-registration is required. Click on the Support Group Link to register. Facilitated by Nitara Frost, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin, Youth…
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States- Pre-Adoption Classes & OrientationThe 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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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, St. Paul- 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. Sunday, July 19th, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – End of…
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Hibbing & Virginia Area Family Picnic
Pizza Ranch Hibbing 2502 E Beltline, Hibbing- ActivitiesNorth Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host FREE summer picnics that are open to ALL foster, adoptive and kinship families in Minnesota. Pizza Ranch - Hibbing - 5:00-6:15pm Ice Bumper Cars - Virginia - 6:30-8:00pm
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Family Picnic Bemidji Area
Giovanni's Pizza 104 1st Street West, Bemidji- ActivitiesNorth Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host FREE summer picnics that are open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Minnesota. Giovanni's Pizza - Bemidji - 5:00-6:30pm Boardwalk Mini Golf 5:30-8:00pm
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In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups
Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale- Support GroupsOur 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…
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Family Picnic Thief River Falls
Oakland Park West 123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls- ActivitiesNorth Homes Children and Family Services is excited to host free summer picnics that are open to all foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Minnesota
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[For Professionals, In-Person] What is HELP?
Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud- Ongoing LearningPLEASE 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. At 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…
