• Families Rising MN Summer Kick-Off Event in Duluth

    Lincoln Park Playground 25th Ave & 5th St, Duluth, MN
    - Activities

    Join 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.…

  • Families Rising Summer Kick-Off Event in Brooklyn Park

    Eidem Farm 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN
    - Activities

    Join 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…

  • Families Rising Summer Kick-Off Event in St. Cloud

    Great River Children's Museum 110 8th Ave S., St. Cloud, MN
    - Activities

    Join 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…

  • Support Group: Transracial Families Support

    Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan

    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. 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…

    Free
  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, St. Paul
    - Activities

    Join 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…

  • Hibbing & Virginia Area Family Picnic

    Pizza Ranch Hibbing 2502 E Beltline, Hibbing
    - Activities

    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. Pizza Ranch - Hibbing - 5:00-6:15pm Ice Bumper Cars - Virginia - 6:30-8:00pm

  • Family Picnic Bemidji Area

    Giovanni's Pizza 104 1st Street West, Bemidji
    - Activities

    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. Giovanni's Pizza - Bemidji - 5:00-6:30pm Boardwalk Mini Golf 5:30-8:00pm

  • In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    Peace Lutheran Church 4512 France Ave N, Robbinsdale
    - Support 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…

  • Family Picnic Thief River Falls

    Oakland Park West 123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls
    - Activities

    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

  • [For Professionals, In-Person] What is HELP?

    Great River Regional Library 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud
    - Ongoing Learning

    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. 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…