Foster Adopt Minnesota

Website https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/

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  • Navigating First Family Connections in Adoption

    Navigating the complexities of biological relationships can be a sensitive and challenging process for many adoptees. Adoptees may seek out connections with their first family members for a variety of reasons, and as adoption professionals, it is crucial to provide a safe and supportive space for the exploration of these relationships. Factors such as assessing…

  • Examining the Foster Care-to-Prison “Pipeline” in Minnesota: Building Protective Systems for Youth

    Youth with foster care experience are overrepresented in Minnesota's juvenile and adult legal systems, but justice involvement is not inevitable. This conversation will break down the evidence behind the foster care-to-prison "pipeline," examine the individual and system-level factors that contribute to risk, and discuss practical, evidence-informed approaches that parents, caregivers, and professionals can use to…

  • Trauma-Informed and Culturally Intelligent Support for Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Respite Care

    Children and families involved in adoption, foster care, kinship care, and respite care often carry layered experiences of trauma, grief, disruption, cultural loss, attachment wounds, and system involvement. These experiences affect behavior, trust, identity, relationships, emotional regulation, school engagement, family stability, and long-term well-being. At the same time, caregivers and professionals in this field are…

  • [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…

  • Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health PART 1

    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 current adolescent health data…

  • Helping Children Navigate Placement Transitions: Evidence from Developmental Science

    Dr. Katie Stone explores the developmental foundations for understanding how placement transitions affect children. Drawing on evidence from developmental science, this webinar highlights the varying needs of youth during periods of change and uncertainty. We will discuss important considerations based on the developmental stage of the child. This webinar will outline key principles to guide…

  • [For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Sibling Connection and Permanency

    - Ongoing Learning

    DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Sibling Connection and Permanency is a casual, information-packed, professional development designed to help child welfare workers navigate the critical role sibling bonds play in long-term placement stability and emotional well-being. This session focuses on the practical and legal frameworks required to preserve and cultivate these vital relationships throughout the permanency process.…

  • Supporting Visits Between Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

    This one-hour workshop will consider the complexities and benefits of maintaining connections between incarcerated parents and their children and examine considerations for caregivers and professionals. Participants will explore the practical, emotional, and developmental aspects of visits, gaining tools to better support families navigating the carceral system.

  • Healing the Helping Professional: The Unfinished Business of Childhood

    This engaging and reflective workshop explores how unresolved childhood experiences can quietly shape our professional practice. Participants will examine common adaptations developed in response to early adversity, including over-functioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, hypervigilance, emotional distancing, and the compulsion to rescue others. Rather than viewing these patterns as personal flaws, participants will learn to understand them as…

  • Helping Children Build a Kinder Inner Voice: Self-Compassion in the Face of Self-Criticism

    In this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical, research-informed strategies to help children (and you) develop self-compassion, a skill that supports resilience, emotional well-being, and healthy motivation. Join Jamie Lynn Tatera, creator of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program and author of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, to learn practical ways…

  • The Power of Play in Parenting

    How do you balance discipline, respect, rules, and learning with the critical role of free play in child development? We'll dive into how you can leverage play to create deeper connection, foster intrinsic motivation, and spark cognitive, emotional, and social growth for children.

  • Cultural Identity, Belonging, and the Experience of Learning Your Heritage Later in Life

    Explore the emotional and psychological impact of discovering and reconnecting with cultural identity later in life, including the challenges of belonging, grief, resilience, and navigating multiple identities. This presentation highlights the importance of preserving cultural connections for children and youth in foster care and provides foster parents, caregivers, and systems professionals with greater understanding of…