• Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    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 & Orientation

    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…

  • EVOLVE Kinship Support Group

    Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul
    - Ongoing Learning

    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. During the in-person…

    Free
  • In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    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…

  • Support Group: Transracial Families Support

    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
  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    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 & Orientation

    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…

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Camp Confidence 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr, East Gull Lake
    - 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. Confidence Learning Center “Camp Confidence” – Brainerd, MN Saturday, August…

  • Search & Reunion Support Group

    Search & Reunion Support Group
    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States

    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…

  • SCOPE: Burnout and How to Avoid It

    Lyon County Law Enforcement Center Basement Meeting Room 611 W. Main Street, Marshall
    - Ongoing Learning

    SCOPE is a somatic experience acronym used to help support the nervous system during times of disruption. It stands for Slow Down, Connect to Body, Orient, Pendulate, and Engage. SCOPE also offers insight into how to notice and address these disruptions before they become stored in the body as trauma memories. This practice is especially…

    Free
  • EVOLVE Kinship Support Group

    Kaposia Library 131 Seventh Ave. N., South Saint Paul
    - Support Groups

    The Kinship Support Group is a monthly meeting for Kinship Caregivers. The sessions will be at the Kaposia Library, South Saint Paul During the in-person session - food 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

    Free
  • UMOJA MN Coffee Connection

    The Get Down Coffee Co. 1500 44th Avenue North, Minneapolis
    - Support Groups

    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. The Get Down Coffee…

    Free
  • In-Person Kinship Support and Education Groups

    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…

  • Culturally Responsive Parenting Group

    Culturally Responsive Parenting Group
    Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington
    - Ongoing Learning

    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…

    Free