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SUMMARY:Virtual Kinship Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month\n9:30-10:45 am on Zoom\nFacilitator:  Janet Salo\, Kinship Navigator \nProviding education\, information and mutual support for kinship caregivers-those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. Thoughtful topics that help you in your role as a kinship caregiver such as child development\, relationships with adult children\, understanding trauma\, mental health resources and more!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/virtual-kinship-support-education-group/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T220000
DTSTAMP:20250303T194243Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
UID:10002291-1767560400-1767564000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T153000
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CREATED:20250303T192052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192052Z
UID:10001445-1767621600-1767627000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Virtual monthly parenting support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers of youth and young adults.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-parenting-teens-young-adults/2026-01-05/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T100000
DTSTAMP:20261014T132649Z
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T132649Z
UID:10002856-1767690000-1767693600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, 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:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162346Z
CREATED:20251125T162346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162346Z
UID:10002923-1767726000-1767729600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Building Felt Safety Around Bedtime for Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma (From a Previously Exhausted Foster/Adoptive Mom)
DESCRIPTION:Bedtime can be one of the hardest parts of the day for children who have experienced trauma\, and for the caregivers who love them. In this workshop\, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and foster/adoptive parent Allison Ezell will share insights from her family’s journey through foster care and adoption and offer practical\, trauma-informed strategies to help kids feel truly safe at bedtime. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what’s behind bedtime battles\, along with tools to create more peace\, connection\, and rest for everyone in your home.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/building-felt-safety-around-bedtime-for-kids-who-have-experienced-trauma-from-a-previously-exhausted-foster-adoptive-mom/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T103000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192249Z
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001539-1767776400-1767781800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T233000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162449Z
CREATED:20251125T162449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162449Z
UID:10002924-1767780000-1767828600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Youth Voices: Healing After Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Youth who have lived through domestic violence often carry deep emotional and relational wounds—yet they also hold remarkable potential for resilience. This workshop introduces the core dynamics of domestic violence and helps participants understand how violence affects children’s behavior\, development\, and sense of safety. Through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach\, attendees will learn practical strategies to empower youth\, build healthy connections\, and create environments where healing is possible. This webinar is ideal for foster and adoptive parents\, youth workers\, and professionals who want to deepen their understanding and support the young people in their care.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/empowering-youth-voices-healing-after-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T103000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192822Z
CREATED:20250303T192822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192822Z
UID:10001898-1767862800-1767868200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Kinship Caregivers Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly virtual support group for kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Katie Neuman\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-kinship-caregivers-support/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Link
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T220000
DTSTAMP:20250303T194243Z
CREATED:20250303T194243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
UID:10002292-1768165200-1768168800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T133000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162524Z
CREATED:20251125T162524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162524Z
UID:10002925-1768305600-1768311000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Mind of the Child with Wetting and Soiling Issues
DESCRIPTION:Wetting and soiling are two of the more difficult conditions that a youth may bring with them to a placement. Medical assessment is always the first step in responding to these concerns.  Often\, child maltreatment and neglect have significance in the development of wetting and soiling challenges. This webinar will focus on how child maltreatment and neglect may impact these challenges. Considerations in responding to these challenges will be discussed and case examples will be presented.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-the-mind-of-the-child-with-wetting-and-soiling-issues/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T103000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192249Z
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001540-1768381200-1768386600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T143000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162600Z
CREATED:20251125T162600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162600Z
UID:10002926-1768395600-1768401000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:After the FASD Diagnosis: Navigating the Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Receiving an FASD diagnosis can bring a mix of relief\, grief\, and uncertainty. For many caregivers\, the next question is: what now? This workshop offers a roadmap for the days\, weeks\, and months after diagnosis. We’ll cover how to process your own emotions\, access services\, share information with schools and family\, and begin shifting to brain-based parenting strategies. Caregivers will leave with practical tools\, realistic expectations\, and renewed hope for supporting their child’s unique strengths and challenges. Professionals will learn how to help families navigate the next steps.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/after-the-fasd-diagnosis-navigating-the-next-steps/
CATEGORIES:- Birth/First Parents,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20250303T202117Z
CREATED:20250303T202117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T202117Z
UID:10002517-1768417200-1768422600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Transracial Families Support (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual monthly support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship transracial families.\n*Caregivers only*\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\, Senior Parent Support Specialist and Carissa Franklin\, Youth Engagement Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-transracial-families-support-virtual/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T133000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162623Z
CREATED:20251125T162623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162623Z
UID:10002927-1768478400-1768483800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Changing Change: Supporting Children and Teens Through Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Change is a constant in life and frequently within the foster care and adoption systems.  Unfortunately\, we often feel poorly prepared or trained on how to best support children and teens within these transitions.  This workshop will  explore the mental health impacts of change as well as provide tools for helping children and teens cope with change.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/changing-change-supporting-children-and-teens-through-transitions/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T220000
DTSTAMP:20250303T194243Z
CREATED:20250303T194243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
UID:10002293-1768770000-1768773600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2026-01-18/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T103000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192249Z
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001541-1768986000-1768991400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20261014T132649Z
CREATED:20240123T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T132649Z
UID:10002859-1768996800-1769000400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Education Classes – Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nCouples may complete their education together or pursue it separately. Either way\, each participant must attend the entirety of their chosen track. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators each week. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/foster-care-and-education-classes-online/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T160800Z
CREATED:20240124T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160800Z
UID:10003293-1769018400-1769025600@permanencyhubmn.org
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-2/2026-01-21/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260107T185322Z
CREATED:20251020T123325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185322Z
UID:10002820-1769076000-1769083200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence is a time of major transition physically\, emotionally\, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development\, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines\, behaviors\, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop\, participants will review adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives. \nPlease note this training is two days and will take place 1/22/26 at 10am to 12 pm and 1/30/26\, 12 – 2pm. \n  \n\nJill Farris\, MPH is the Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Training and Education at the Healthy Youth Development – Prevention Research Center at the University of Minnesota. As Director of the training department\, she leads capacity building initiatives to strengthen community-based adolescent sexual health programs\, and has significant expertise in the essential skills needed to facilitate sexual health programming.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T220000
DTSTAMP:20250303T194243Z
CREATED:20250303T194243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T194243Z
UID:10002294-1769374800-1769378400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Weekly late-night virtual support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. \nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-sunday-night-owl-group/2026-01-25/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20250303T193940Z
CREATED:20250303T193940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T193940Z
UID:10002078-1769452200-1769457600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support (evening)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual monthly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Katie Neuman\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support-evening/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260106T163108Z
CREATED:20260106T163038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T163108Z
UID:10002935-1769515200-1769518800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!\nTuesday\, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom\n“Neuroception\,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges\, is the brain/body connection that scans for and processes cues to determine whether we are safe or in danger.  In children and youth who have experienced loss\, this sense is overly sensitized to sudden and abandonment.  Informed parents and caregivers who understand this automatic\, subconscious process are better at creating felt safety\, coregulating on the fly\, interpreting kids’ miscues\, and deescalating tense situations.  Let’s make sense of behaviors that don’t seem to have any! \nPresented by Susan Katherine Taylor \nSusan Katherine Taylor has been at Radford University since 2011 as a training coordinator with the Consortium for Resource\, Adoptive\, and Foster Family Training (CRAFFT) at Radford University.  She has worked at state\, regional\, and local levels with children\, caregivers\, and the systems that support them.  She has an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in Psychology and Sociology and graduated with honors from The University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, where she obtained her Master of Science in Child & Family Studies.  She has post-graduate work from The School of Life\, where she majors in humor and humility\, with minors in love\, loss\, and letting go – accumulated over three decades of work with children and those who care for them\, and 25 years as a kinship caregiver.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-neuroception-understanding-the-parenting-super-power-you-didnt-know-you-had/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T103000
DTSTAMP:20250303T192249Z
CREATED:20250303T192249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192249Z
UID:10001542-1769590800-1769596200@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: General Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual weekly support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Julie Peterson\nParent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-general-parenting-support/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20251110T205108Z
CREATED:20251110T205108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T205108Z
UID:10002921-1769601600-1769607000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:FASD Basics
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Proof Alliance\, we have incredible trainings for parents and caregivers. These online trainings are open to all EVOLVE families\, including current\, past\, and anyone interested. \nWe’re offering a FASD training on January 28\, 2026\, at 12PM: “FASD Basics\,” this webinar covers FASD basics as well as strategies in supporting communication and dysregulation. Stay tuned for more details or register for it today. \nThis training will meet yearly FASD training requirements for license renewal.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fasd-basics/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOLVE Family Services":MAILTO:umoja@evolveservices.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260107T185427Z
CREATED:20251125T162713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185427Z
UID:10002928-1769601600-1769608800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Part 2] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence is a time of major transition physically\, emotionally\, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development\, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines\, behaviors\, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop\, participants will review adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives. \nPlease note this training is two days and will take place 12/18/25 and 1/22/26 at 10am to 12 pm.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health-2/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20250303T194145Z
CREATED:20250303T194145Z
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UID:10002198-1769628600-1769634000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Support Group: Rainbow Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support for LGBTQIA2S+ adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers.\nClick on the Support Group Link to join.\nFacilitated by Nitara Frost\nSenior Parent Support Specialist
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/support-group-rainbow-families-support/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162747Z
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UID:10002929-1769680800-1769684400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Strategies for Addressing a Caregiver's Wish to Decline of Northstar Kinship Assistance
DESCRIPTION:This coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers\, supervisors\, and other child welfare professionals working with relative caregivers as a permanency option for Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC). While Northstar Kinship Assistance was intended to unify benefits and remove barriers to permanent placement\, some kinship caregivers are still choosing to decline assistance. This coffee talk will equip you with policy guidance and best practices to ensure families are making their best and most informed decisions.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/dcyf-permanency-coffee-talk-strategies-for-addressing-a-caregivers-wish-to-decline-of-northstar-kinship-assistance/
CATEGORIES:- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T124500
DTSTAMP:20251028T125527Z
CREATED:20251028T125527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T125527Z
UID:10002825-1769684400-1769690700@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:From Blow-Up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline in Adoption
DESCRIPTION:How can you turn moments of struggle into moments of connection? Discover how brain development\, implicit memories\, and the “6 F’s” (Fight\, Flight\, Freeze\, Friend\, Fidget\, Flop) can influence your adoptive or foster child’s reactions to traditional methods of discipline\, and develop compassionate\, creative\, and effective strategies for limit-setting and consequences that simultaneously enhance healthy attachment patterns in the child-caregiver relationship. Tools to cope with common struggles will be addressed\, including separation anxiety\, transitions\, homework\, aggression\, lying\, stealing\, hoarding\, argumentativeness\, and sleep anxiety.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/from-blow-up-to-bonding-finding-the-balance-of-attachment-focused-discipline-in-adoption/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T124500
DTSTAMP:20251125T162836Z
CREATED:20251125T162836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T162836Z
UID:10002930-1769684400-1769690700@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:From Blow-Up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline in Adoption
DESCRIPTION:How can you turn moments of struggle into moments of connection? Discover how brain development\, implicit memories\, and the “6 F’s” (Fight\, Flight\, Freeze\, Friend\, Fidget\, Flop) can influence your adoptive or foster child’s reactions to traditional methods of discipline\, and develop compassionate\, creative\, and effective strategies for limit-setting and consequences that simultaneously enhance healthy attachment patterns in the child-caregiver relationship. Tools to cope with common struggles will be addressed\, including separation anxiety\, transitions\, homework\, aggression\, lying\, stealing\, hoarding\, argumentativeness\, and sleep anxiety
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/from-blow-up-to-bonding-finding-the-balance-of-attachment-focused-discipline-in-adoption-2/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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