Foster Adopt Minnesota

Website https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/

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  • From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It

    - Ongoing Learning

    How a child learns to cope with adversity plays a vital role in their psychological development. Resilience, often described as the “crown jewel” of childhood mental health, has gained significant attention over the past decade. While the term has become a buzzword, much of the discourse remains focused on definitions and broad benefits, with less…

  • Neurofeedback for Caregiving Families: Building Regulation and Resilience

    Early adversity and trauma can shape how the brain develops, especially in the areas that are responsible for attachment, emotion regulation, executive functioning, impulse control, and sleep.  This workshop introduces neurofeedback as a powerful tool to support calming the central nervous system, regulation, resilience, and connection within caregiving families.  Participants will gain a practical understanding…

  • The Intersection of ADD/ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder

    Sensory processing (SP) refers to the ability to detect, interpret, and respond appropriately to sensory stimuli in the environment. Children who have difficulty processing sensory stimuli within their environment frequently are misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  This session will describe the behavioral presentations of children with SP disorders…

  • Foster Adopt Minnesota 5K Fun Run

    Central Park, Foundation Shelter 2495 Victoria Street N, Roseville, MN, United States
    - Activities

    Join us for our 6th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K! We are raising funds for the Back-to School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. Check-in and packet pick-up begins at 9am 10:00 – Kids 1/4 mile run 10:15 – Kids 1 mile run 10:30 – 5k Start…

  • Betting on Trouble: The Rise of Online Gambling in Teenagers

    Virtual Conference conference@wearefamiliesrising.org

    Online sports betting and gambling apps have made wagering easier—and more accessible to teens—than ever before. This session explores the rapid growth of online gambling among adolescents, the warning signs…

  • [For Professionals, In-Person] Neuroscience of Attachment and Practical Applications in Child Welfare

    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. This training explores the neuroscience of attachment and examines the four attachment styles. Participants will learn how attachment develops and how to apply this knowledge…

  • Creating a NEW Narrative

    What do teens bring to the table? What assets do they have since they have no money? First, teens need to be seen beyond their needs while in foster care.…

  • DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Relative Engagement and Consideration in Permanency

    - Ongoing Learning

    This coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers, supervisors, and other child welfare professionals working with children and families in permanency awaiting a Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC) or adoption. This Coffee Talk will focus on what it means to engage and consider relatives as part of permanency planning…

  • The Importance of Parenting from a Culturally Competent Lens

    Part 2 of a 3-part series!  This workshop will expand on the importance of parenting through a culturally competent lens. It will explore key topics such as understanding cultural identity and recognizing bias in parenting, as well as strategies to support children in diverse social environments. Participants will also engage with culturally responsive parenting approaches…

  • Parenting the Hormonally Gifted

    Mood swings, eye rolls, “I don’t care,” and big reactions to small moments - welcome to the world of parenting teens. This high-energy, interactive session helps caregivers make sense of what can feel like chaos by unpacking the role of brain development, hormones, and emotions. Using music, movement, social media, and real-life scenarios, we’ll shift…