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SUMMARY:Keeping Their Spirit Strong: Understanding Trauma in Indigenous Children in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nThis session is designed for foster parents caring for Indigenous children involved in state foster care systems. It offers a grounding in how trauma\, especially when layered with the loss of culture\, community\, and identity\, affects indigenous children. We’ll talk about how historical trauma and intergenerational trauma continues to shape families today\, how these traumas show up in behavior\, development\, and relationships\, and how to respond in ways that promote connection\, healing\, and cultural identity. Using stories and reflection\, this conversation centers Indigenous world views\, and calls attention to the responsibility of systems and professionals to protect\, not only children’s safety\, but their spirit and sense of belonging. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Describe how historical and intergenerational trauma affect the well-being of Indigenous children in foster care.\n• Identify common trauma responses in Indigenous youth\, and how these may be misinterpreted or mishandled in systems.\n• Explore culturally grounded strategies to support resilience\, connection\, and healing for indigenous children in care. \nKimee Wind-Hummingbird\, MSW\, (Muscogee)\, Training and Technical Assistance Manager\, National Native Children’s Trauma Center\nKimee\, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation with Cherokee descendancy\, served the youth and families in the Child and Family programs of her two Nations for 22 years before joining the University of Montana’s National Native Children’s Trauma Center in 2021. \nIn addition to considerable experience in Tribal Program administration\, development and enhancement\, she also has extensive expertise on the Indian Child Welfare Act. Kimee has trained and consulted with both Tribal and non-Tribal partners including Judges\, Attorneys\, State Child Welfare Agencies\, Indian Child Welfare Programs\, Juvenile Justice Agencies\, Schools and Tribal Healthcare Facilities throughout the US and Canada. In May 2023\, she participated in an International Child Welfare Exchange in Israel discussing child welfare issues affecting communities across the globe. Her focus across all her professional activities has been keeping Indigenous families connected to their Nation\, Culture\, and Community. \nKimee has always lived on the Muscogee reservation in Oklahoma where she enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters\, two granddaughters and granddog.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/keeping-their-spirit-strong-understanding-trauma-in-indigenous-children-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference\, conference@wearefamiliesrising.org
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T143000
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SUMMARY:[Part 3] Legacy Planning & Advanced Financial Strategies
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nYour financial legacy is more than just wealth—it’s the lasting impact you leave for your loved ones. Whether you’re an adoptive or foster parent\, part of a blended family\, or simply looking to secure your financial future\, this webinar will guide you through advanced strategies to protect and grow your wealth for generations to come. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n• How to create a comprehensive legacy plan that aligns with your values and goals \n• Advanced estate planning strategies to minimize taxes and protect your assets \n• Smart investment and wealth transfer techniques for long-term financial security \n• How to use trusts\, charitable giving\, and other tools to build a meaningful legacy \nThis webinar is perfect for families who want to ensure financial stability for future generations while making a lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future—register today! \nYou can find parts 1 & 2 in our webinar library. \n  \n\nWith over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry\, Scott has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. His expertise spans financial planning\, wealth management\, and strategic consulting\, ensuring clients can build sustainable financial strategies tailored to their unique needs. Beyond his work in financial services\, Scott has spent the past decade as an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul\, MN\, where he teaches graduate-level courses in business and finance. His passion for education and personal development is reflected in his commitment to equipping clients and students alike with the knowledge they need to unlock their full potential. Through a holistic approach to financial planning\, Scott helps clients integrate their goals\, values\, and resources into a clear path toward lasting success. His focus on relationship management and education allows him to guide individuals and families through key financial matters\, from wealth-building strategies to navigating life transitions. Scott is dedicated to making financial literacy accessible\, meaningful\, and practical for those he serves. As a husband and a kinship parent to his 5-year-old non-biological daughter\, he is passionate about supporting and empowering nontraditional families on their financial journey.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-3-legacy-planning-advanced-financial-strategies/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T120000
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SUMMARY:Using Reflective Foster Parenting to Understand the Mind of the Child with Anger and Aggression
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking. \nThe importance of reflecting on the possible thoughts\, feelings\, and intentions related to children’s behavior and behavior problems will be discussed. Being a reflective parent involves:\n1. Being a keen observer of children’s actions;\n2. Helping them to sort out the jumbled thoughts\, feelings\, and intentions related to their behavior; and\n3. Encouraging children to vocalize thoughts\, feelings\, and needs instead of resorting to acting out behavior. \nWe will discuss many examples and welcome questions. \nIf interested\, register for Dr. Delaney’s May webinar\, Reflective Foster Parenting 101: Understanding the Mind of the Child with Challenging Behaviors here. \n\nDr. Richard J. Delaney is an internationally known speaker and trainer. He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Delaney spent four decades focused on the treatment of children in the child welfare system. Currently\, he is the co-developer and principal investigator of FosterParentCollege.com.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/using-reflective-foster-parenting-to-understand-the-mind-of-the-child-with-anger-and-aggression/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
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SUMMARY:"Personal Belongings" Project: Returning Records to Adoptees & Birth Families
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nThe Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth & Families (DCYF) is working to return approximately 9\,500 personal items to adoptees and birth families\, some dating back to 1885. This session explores the complexities of such efforts\, drawing from a similar 2019 initiative in Seattle\, where over 3\,000 adoption files were audited and items returned. Attendees will gain insight into structuring large-scale record restoration projects\, navigating ethical dilemmas\, and overcoming challenges to ensure adoptees have access to their personal histories. \n  \n\nAngela Tucker is a Black transracial adoptee and the author of “You Should Be Grateful:” Stories of Race\, Identity\, and Transracial Adoption\, published in April 2023 by Beacon Press. Her search for her biological family was featured in the documentary CLOSURE\, which premiered on Netflix in 2015. In 2022\, Angela founded the non-profit Adoptee Mentoring Society\, offering virtual mentorship for adoptees worldwide. With 15 years of experience in child welfare\, she has appeared on CNN\, Red Table Talk\, The New Yorker\, and more\, advocating for adoptees. Angela lives in Seattle\, WA.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/personal-belongings-project-returning-records-to-adoptees-birth-families/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000
DTSTAMP:20250331T190008Z
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SUMMARY:How to Be Welcoming to LGBTQ+ Youth\, with an Emphasis on the "T"
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nIn the last two decades\, many people have become far more willing to accept and act as allies for people who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer/questioning and inclusive of identities that don’t always have an alphabet letter).  Underlying this is the idea that humans—however they may identify—universally have the right to live their lives honestly and with authenticity. Still\, of the letters in the “LGBTQ+ alphabet” it is the Ts” (transgender persons)  and those who identify as nonbinary (e.g. who don’t identify as male or female\, but rather simply as “human”) who more often face unique challenges relative to personal relationships\, public interactions\, and many other things that non-transgender  persons (the technical phrase is “cisgender”) take for granted.  What does it mean to be “trans” or nonbinary? In the workplace\, what can HR professionals do to make these identifying team members welcomed and accepted? What actions or words should they avoid? How does “passing” or not “passing” or the absence of legal rights in many states play into their daily life? And what about team members who aren’t accepting of these folks? Join national speaker\, diversity consultant and author Ellen “Ellie” Krug as she shares what it means to be trans or nonbinary and offers tips and advice on how to be inclusive toward anyone who so identifies. Come with questions! \n  \n\nIn 2009\, when she was a civil trial attorney in Cedar Rapids with 100+ trials\, Ellen (Ellie) Krug transitioned from male to female; she later became one of the few attorneys nationally to try jury cases in separate genders. The author of Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love\, Honesty and Gender Change (2013)\, Ellie has trained on diversity and inclusion to court systems\, law firms\, Fortune 100 corporations\, and colleges/universities on more than 1000 occasions. A hopeless idealist\, Ellie has presented her inclusivity training\, Gray Area Thinking®\, across the country. Ellie is the recipient of a number of awards and recognition\, including the 2023 Stonewall Award from the American Bar Association. She is also a columnist for Minnesota Women’s Press and a weekly radio host on AM950 radio with a show aimed at advocating for transgender and gender variant humans and anyone who is considered “Other.” Her monthly e-newsletter\, The Ripple\, reaches 9000+ readers and can be found at www.elliekrug.com. In November 2022\, Ellie was elected to the school board for her local school district.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/how-to-be-welcoming-to-lgbtq-youth-with-an-emphasis-on-the-t/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190436Z
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SUMMARY:The Healing Home: Trauma-Responsive Caregiving for Foster & Adoptive Children
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nThis interactive workshop offers practical strategies for caregivers to enhance nurturing environments where children who have experienced trauma can heal and thrive. Participants will learn to recognize the impacts of early adversity on child development\, and how they might support attachment-building with their foster and/or adoptive children. We’ll also discuss how to respond as effectively as possible to challenging behaviors. Through real-world examples and classroom-style discussion\, caregivers will discover how their home can be a powerful setting for transformation and growth. \n  \n\nAmie Summers\, LICSW\, SEP serves her community as a parent and professional consultant\, and trainer of mental health practitioners around the world.  She has over ten years of experience in supporting children\, teens\, and families\, and has had the distinct honor of witnessing her clients\, many of whom are from “hard places\,” re-discover their (they’re) awesome through the support of a variety of modalities\, including: Accelerated Resolution Therapy\, Somatic Experiencing\, Parts/Systems work\, Mindfulness\, and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (currently a trainer). She’s a certified Organic Intelligence Coach\, and serves in a Faculty role at Organic Intelligence®. Amie’s greatest teachers may be her three young children – experts in living joyfully in the here-and-now. She recognizes that along with the challenges of parenting (and they are aplenty!) come some of our most important opportunities for growth\, playfulness\, deep gratitude\, and self-actualization.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-healing-home-trauma-responsive-caregiving-for-foster-adoptive-children/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T143000
DTSTAMP:20250409T163137Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 2] Wealth-Building Strategies & Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nLife is full of surprises\, and financial security is key to navigating them with confidence. Whether you’re a foster or adoptive parent\, part of a blended family\, or simply planning for the unexpected\, this webinar will equip you with essential wealth-building and risk management strategies tailored to your unique needs. \nJoin us to learn: \n• How to create a solid financial foundation and build long-term wealth \n• Strategies to protect your assets and loved ones from financial uncertainty \n• The role of insurance\, emergency funds\, and estate planning in securing your future \n• Smart investment and savings strategies to help you thrive \nThis session is designed for families who want to take control of their financial future and ensure they’re prepared for whatever life brings. Register today and start building lasting financial security! \nPlease join us for part 3 on on July 8th. You can find part 1 in our webinar library. \n  \n\nWith over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry\, Scott has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. His expertise spans financial planning\, wealth management\, and strategic consulting\, ensuring clients can build sustainable financial strategies tailored to their unique needs. Beyond his work in financial services\, Scott has spent the past decade as an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul\, MN\, where he teaches graduate-level courses in business and finance. His passion for education and personal development is reflected in his commitment to equipping clients and students alike with the knowledge they need to unlock their full potential. Through a holistic approach to financial planning\, Scott helps clients integrate their goals\, values\, and resources into a clear path toward lasting success. His focus on relationship management and education allows him to guide individuals and families through key financial matters\, from wealth-building strategies to navigating life transitions. Scott is dedicated to making financial literacy accessible\, meaningful\, and practical for those he serves. As a husband and a kinship parent to his 5-year-old non-biological daughter\, he is passionate about supporting and empowering nontraditional families on their financial journey.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-wealth-building-strategies-risk-management/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250317T165253Z
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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nThis workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand\, respond to\, and connect with a child’s emotional needs—is fundamental to building a strong\, secure relationship. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to enhance emotional attunement\, improve communication\, and deepen responsiveness to their child’s needs. The workshop will also include mindfulness exercises to promote present-moment awareness and provide tools to navigate common challenges in parent-child relationships.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/building-stronger-bonds-enhancing-parent-child-attunement-2/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250227T133954Z
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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Bonds: Enhancing Parent-Child Attunement
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help caregivers foster a deeper emotional connection with their children through attunement. Attunement—the ability to understand\, respond to\, and connect with a child’s emotional needs—is fundamental to building a strong\, secure relationship. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to enhance emotional attunement\, improve communication\, and deepen responsiveness to their child’s needs. The workshop will also include mindfulness exercises to promote present-moment awareness and provide tools to navigate common challenges in parent-child relationships. \n\nDr. Amy Groessl\, a licensed clinical social worker\, brings extensive expertise in treating children and adults with complex trauma histories\, neurocognitive challenges\, attachment disorders\, and adoption-related issues. She is based in Chicago and provides psychotherapy\, clinical supervision\, and consultation through her private practice. \nDr. Groessl has been with NTI Upstream’s Training Faculty since 2016. She previously served as the Director of the Therapy Program at Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) for 11 years\, where she provided direct services\, conducted local and national training sessions\, and managed grants at the regional and federal levels. Her work included a seven-year project with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, further solidifying her contributions to the field. \nDr. Groessl is also a Core Faculty member at the Institute for Clinical Social Work\, where she teaches courses on qualitative research\, trauma\, attachment theory\, and neuropsychology. As an adoptee and genetic genealogist\, she integrates her personal and professional insights to support individuals navigating identity\, emotional\, and relational complexities associated with domestic and international adoption and unexpected DNA discoveries. Her unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise positions her as a trusted leader in the field of trauma and adoption-related work.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/building-stronger-bonds-enhancing-parent-child-attunement/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20250402T213730Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Foster Adopt MN 5K
DESCRIPTION:We are raising funds for the Back-to-School Shopping Event and awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care.\n\nWays you can help: \n\nRun or walk!\nShow up and learn more about adoption and foster care.\nBring a friend and/or family member to join you!\n\nWe will have music\, games\, a playground\, yard games\, and a photographer to take your family picture!  There will also be a variety of resource tables to provide information about becoming a foster parent\, supports & other topics of interest to adoptive\, foster and kinship families. \nSo\, come walk your dog\, push your stroller\, or run through a 5K with us.  It’s a great way to be active with your family while supporting Minnesota kids in foster care. \nRACE DAY INFO:\nCheck-in and packet pick-up begins at 9:00 am \n10:00 – Kids 1/4 mile run\n10:15 – Kids 1 mile run\n10:30 – 5k Start\n\nWant your stuff earlier?\nPacket Pickup:\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n9 am – 12 pm\nFleet Feet\n2312 W. 50th St.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55410 \nCost: $40\nKids in your family are free with one paid adult.\nRegister before April 25th to guarantee a t-shirt. \nT-shirts?\nWe will have extra shirts the day of the event. First come\, first serve. While supplies last. \nCan’t make it in-person\, join us virtually!\nRegister below and have your shirt shipped to you. \nInvite Your Friends\nShare this event with your friends & family!  Invite them to participate. \nAny questions?  Contact 5K@fosteradoptmn.org or call 612-861-7115
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/5th-annual-foster-adopt-mn-5k/
LOCATION:Rosland Park\, 4300 W 66th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55435
CATEGORIES:- Activities,- Adult Adoptees,- Birth/First Parents,- Children (0-10),- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,- Youth (11-18)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20250318T134718Z
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SUMMARY:Reflective Foster Parenting 101: Understanding the Mind of the Child with Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \n\nReflective Foster Parenting (RFP) provides an overarching approach to understanding and helping traumatized children. RFP underscores the importance of the mental states (thoughts\, feelings\, and intentions) of foster children and how they relate to the children’s behavior. A reflective foster parent helps the child to identify\, organize and use words to express their confused thoughts\, feelings and needs. The four aims of RFP are to improve: attachment relationships\, emotional control\, ability to deal with frustration\, and awareness of others’ perspectives. \n\nDr. Richard J. Delaney is an internationally known speaker and trainer. He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Delaney spent four decades focused on the treatment of children in the child welfare system. Currently\, he is the co-developer and principal investigator of FosterParentCollege.com.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/reflective-foster-parenting-101-understanding-the-mind-of-the-child-with-challenging-behaviors/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20250227T133923Z
CREATED:20250227T133923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T133923Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma in the Lives of Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for caregivers of children impacted by developmental trauma. It aims to deepen understanding of trauma’s effects on development\, behavior\, and well-being. Participants will explore the physiological\, emotional\, and cognitive responses to trauma and emphasize the importance of addressing trauma to foster healing and resilience in affected children and families. \n\nDr. Amy Groessl\, a licensed clinical social worker\, brings extensive expertise in treating children and adults with complex trauma histories\, neurocognitive challenges\, attachment disorders\, and adoption-related issues. She is based in Chicago and provides psychotherapy\, clinical supervision\, and consultation through her private practice. \nDr. Groessl has been with NTI Upstream’s Training Faculty since 2016. She previously served as the Director of the Therapy Program at Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) for 11 years\, where she provided direct services\, conducted local and national training sessions\, and managed grants at the regional and federal levels. Her work included a seven-year project with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, further solidifying her contributions to the field. \nDr. Groessl is also a Core Faculty member at the Institute for Clinical Social Work\, where she teaches courses on qualitative research\, trauma\, attachment theory\, and neuropsychology. As an adoptee and genetic genealogist\, she integrates her personal and professional insights to support individuals navigating identity\, emotional\, and relational complexities associated with domestic and international adoption and unexpected DNA discoveries. Her unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise positions her as a trusted leader in the field of trauma and adoption-related work.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/trauma-in-the-lives-of-children-and-families/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T143000
DTSTAMP:20250409T163117Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 1] Foundations of Financial Success for Nontraditional Families
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nFinancial Planning for Nontraditional Families\, A Three-Part Series \nThis webinar will explore financial planning for nontraditional families – blended\, single-parent\, or guardianship households.  We’ll tackle unique challenges; budgeting\, risk management\, trusts\, guardianship pitfalls\, tax-efficient strategies\, and multi-generational wealth.  Learn practical solutions to secure your family’s future\, navigate complexities\, and avoid common missteps through expert insights and real-world examples. \nView Scott’s promo clip here. \nPlease join us for part 2 on June 3rd and part 3 on July 8th. \n  \n\nWith over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry\, Scott has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. His expertise spans financial planning\, wealth management\, and strategic consulting\, ensuring clients can build sustainable financial strategies tailored to their unique needs. Beyond his work in financial services\, Scott has spent the past decade as an adjunct professor at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul\, MN\, where he teaches graduate-level courses in business and finance. His passion for education and personal development is reflected in his commitment to equipping clients and students alike with the knowledge they need to unlock their full potential. Through a holistic approach to financial planning\, Scott helps clients integrate their goals\, values\, and resources into a clear path toward lasting success. His focus on relationship management and education allows him to guide individuals and families through key financial matters\, from wealth-building strategies to navigating life transitions. Scott is dedicated to making financial literacy accessible\, meaningful\, and practical for those he serves. As a husband and a kinship parent to his 5-year-old non-biological daughter\, he is passionate about supporting and empowering nontraditional families on their financial journey.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-1-foundations-of-financial-success-for-nontraditional-families/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T123000
DTSTAMP:20250409T163226Z
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SUMMARY:The Five Most Common Challenging Behaviors and What to do About Them
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nThis presentation explores the most challenging behaviors children who have experienced trauma may exhibit and provides practical\, trauma-informed strategies for responding with empathy and effectiveness. Child welfare professionals will gain insight into the underlying causes of behaviors such as shame\, need for control\, and sensory differences\, as well as techniques to foster trust and mitigate behavioral challenges. By understanding these behaviors through a more holistic lens\, professionals can better support children and their families in building healthy\, lasting connections. \n  \n\nDr. Jana Hunsley is a psychologist dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families through consulting\, training\, coaching\, and counseling. Her work is centered on understanding and addressing the unique needs of every family member\, ensuring a holistic approach to healing and stability. Jana has created a proven model that improves the well-being and quality of life for foster and adoptive families. She earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University\, where she focused on developing post-adoption support services. Jana has worked in a variety of clinical settings\, including residential treatment\, institutional care\, schools\, child welfare\, and juvenile detention\, providing therapy for children and youth who have experienced trauma. Her passion for this work is deeply personal—shaped by her own experience as a teenager when her family adopted her siblings.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-five-most-common-challenging-behaviors-and-what-to-do-about-them/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20250227T133837Z
CREATED:20250227T133837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T133837Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Training for our Foster & Adoptive Kids to be Solution Seekers
DESCRIPTION:It is common for foster and adoptive children to wrestle with emotional dysregulation and a sense of disconnection due to the way in which we were brought into the world\, inconsistent caregiving\, and our loss. I am a nature-based occupational therapist and am passionate about empowering my young clients to build awareness of their senses\, bodies\, and thoughts to help them build self-trust and resilience. As an adoptee\, whole-body learning has also been a lifelong journey for me that I share with my clients and their families. Join us to learn strategies to help train your young person’s brain to become more confident solution seekers. \n  \n\nMya Zavaleta feels incredibly fortunate to be able to combine her love for nature with her 20 years of clinical experience as a bilingual (Spanish) occupational therapist to create her own Nature OT practice that boosts kids’ physical and mental health. That means she skill-builds with toddlers to teens while exploring in nature with them on the Central Coast of CA. She supports neurodivergent kids (with ADHD\, Autism\, Sensory difficulties\, anxiety\, PTSD) and kids that have experienced trauma\, fostership\, and adoption. Mya believes in helping every child discover their own superpowers and feel more confident and grounded to live with greater joy and ease. Partnering with families to offer strategies and creative problem-solving solutions for their children is also essential to the deep impact she has with her young clients and families. When she’s not working\, she loves to move – working out at bootcamp classes or getting outdoors walking with her sweet shih-tzu pup\, her teen sons\, husband\, and friends along any body of water and among trees.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/brain-training-for-our-foster-adoptive-kids-to-be-solution-seekers/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T143000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212127Z
CREATED:20250128T212127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212127Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 2] Gender-Based Violence: A Caring\, Community Approach to Supporting Childhood Survivors
DESCRIPTION:In Part Two of this series\, we will explore trauma-informed responses to gender-based violence. We will address how to help create a healthy\, safe environment that pulls survivors toward safety and well-being.  Gender-based violence  is not a private or family matter\, it’s an issue that affects the community and we must work together to provide help and hope. \nPart 1: Gender-Based Violence: Its Lasting Impact on Children was recorded and is available in our webinar library.  \n  \n\nMarcus Bruning retired from active law enforcement in 2013 after a 28 year public safety career.   Marcus served the last 20 years with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office in Duluth\, Minnesota where he retired as Division Commander (Rank of Major).  Marcus also founded Marcus Bruning Training and Consulting in 2001. Marcus Bruning is known for the real world practical education and training he provides for community-based teams everywhere.  Marcus Bruning is a certified Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Training Specialist and provides instruction around the world in domestic crisis intervention and intelligence led policing. Marcus Bruning is internationally recognized as an expert on law enforcement response to intimate partner abuse\, sexual assault and stalking. Major Bruning also provides training services as a Contract Instructor for Praxis International\, Minnesota Program Development Inc.\, The Gender Violence Institute\, The National Sheriff’s Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Marcus has presented internationally for Global Rights For Women facilitating classes for members of parliament and non-government officials from 21 countries in Eastern Europe.  Marcus also assisted with the development and implementation of a risk assessment tool for The United Nations Women’s Organization in Tbilisi\, Republic of Georgia and facilitated Domestic Violence Institutes for Vital Voices Global Partners in Romania\, Honduras\, Poland\, and Argentina. Marcus facilitated gender-based violence response training for the U.S. Army in South Korea. Marcus specializes in providing insight into the surprising similarities of victims and police officers that will help you connect to the complex thought patterns of a victim in trying to survive the moment and the long term. Major Bruning has published articles in the National Sheriff’s Magazine and has been quoted in Oprah’s “O” Magazine.  Marcus was also an adjunct professor for the University of Minnesota from which he earned his Masters of Education degree and is a member of American Mensa.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-2-gender-based-violence-a-caring-community-approach-to-supporting-childhood-survivors/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T143000
DTSTAMP:20250227T133748Z
CREATED:20250227T133748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T133748Z
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SUMMARY:Kinship: Know Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is for relative and kinship  families who are considering becoming a permanency resource for a child or youth they know and love who is in foster care. It may also be helpful for attorneys who represent kin\, as well as other professionals working in the child welfare system\, who want to understand the law and their obligations in light of recent changes to Minnesota law. This presentation will explore the rights of relatives or kin. It will address important considerations and timeframes\, from a legal standpoint\, at different stages of a child protection case. The presentation will also explore when to hire an attorney and what to expect if relative/kin seek representation\, as well as ways to assess if an attorney is competent in these types of kinship cases. \n\nAlisha Watkins is an assistant teaching professor in the Institute to Transform Child Protection at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Alisha teaches law and graduate social work students in the institute’s Child Protection Clinic who represent parents and kin in child protection cases. Alisha also works to develop and further community engagement regarding kinship representation. Alisha worked as a senior paralegal and law clerk for over 15 years. Alisha also became a volunteer guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of children in child welfare proceedings. Alisha attended both law school and undergrad as a non-traditional student while working full time and raising her children. She studied in Mitchell Hamline’s blended-learning enrollment option and became its first Hybrid/EJD representative for the Black Law Students Association 2017–19. During her tenure\, Alisha spearheaded the creation of a national mentorship program for the group’s members. \nMcKenzie Daul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin. She earned her Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration degree from Metropolitan State University. She is currently pursuing a law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. McKenzie has been working within the child welfare and human services field for over ten years. She has both direct practice and leadership experience. She has led foster care and adoption programming\, with a focus on relative and kin families and preserving familial connections. Currently she is the Family Services Programs director at Ampersand Families and works part-time at Children’s Minnesota as a Clinical Social Worker\, primarily in the emergency department.\nMcKenzie is passionate about working with youth and families. She works to dismantle barriers and has been successful in developing programming and partnering with the staff she supervises to reduce barriers and create practices focused on an anti-oppression\, trauma-informed\, strengths-based\, and person-centered lens.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/kinship-know-your-rights/
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T154500
DTSTAMP:20250128T212059Z
CREATED:20250128T212059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212059Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] How Caregivers Build Confidence and Positive Momentum in Kids
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging his work with millions of students since 1999\, Mawi Asgedom will share specific actionable tools caregivers can use to connect with their kids and help kids thrive. Mawi will also share his personal story – from a refugee camp to Harvard\, to author and entrepreneur and now a father of four children – and applicable lessons and reflections for audience members. \n  \n\nMawi Asgedom is an educator and bestselling author who has inspired millions of students around the world. He is currently the CEO and founder of Inner Heroes Universe\, an organization that strengthens the mental health and well being of youth. As a child\, Mawi fled civil war in Ethiopia and survived a Sudanese refugee camp\, before resettling in the United States\, where he overcame poverty\, language barriers\, and personal struggles to graduate from Harvard University\, delivering the commencement address to an audience of 30\,000. His first company\, Mawi Learning\, pioneered the field of online and blended Social Emotional Learning. Mawi Learning trained millions of students around the world and won many innovation awards before being acquired by the global education company ACT. Mawi has been hailed by ESSENCE magazine as one of the “40 Most Inspiring African-Americans” and his interview with Oprah Winfrey has been called one of her “Top 20 Moments.” You can learn more about Mawi at InnerHeroesUniverse.com
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-how-caregivers-build-confidence-and-positive-momentum-in-kids/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20250128T212022Z
CREATED:20250128T212022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T212022Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] New Horizons in Father Engagement
DESCRIPTION:What to Do with Dad After You Have His Attention.  Now that paternal involvement in the lives of children has been flagged as important to both child and family well-being\, many questions arise about how the nurturing world is to make room for father’s contributions\, given that 1) those contributions differ from mother’s\, and 2) child-centered systems (including the family\, educational\, and healthcare) aren’t currently shaped to easily integrate his contributions. Co-parenting no longer uniquely references parenting after divorce\, serving instead as the marquis for the next phase of the real-world of paternal engagement—how parents tag team to raise their children across time\, or not. Research and public policy are woven together with clinical realities of the diverse world of paternal and grandparental engagement where non-traditional arrangements expand almost daily. Advice is tendered throughout\, ending with the signature audience-engaging Q&A of Kyle Pruett presentations. \n  \n\nKyle D. Pruett\, M.D.\, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at both the Child study Center and the School of Nursing at the Yale School of Medicine\, conducted the country’s only long-term study of the impact on children of primary caretaking fathers. Author of several award-winning books\, he also writes a blog for Psychology Today called “Once Upon a Child.” He hosted his own Lifetime Television series\, Your Child Six to Twelve with Dr. Kyle Pruett\, and was chosen by Oprah Winfrey to host her award-winning video\, Begin With Love.\, and by Peter Jennings to appear with him on the Children’s Town Meetings after 9-11. \nDr. Pruett appears frequently in the New York Times\, on National Public Radio and Television. An acclaimed speaker and teacher\, he has addressed the National Press Club\, educated judges\, lawyers\, business leaders and physicians in many states and countries\, and advised dozens of legislators and policy makers at the state and national level. He is past president of Zero to Three: The National Center for Infants\, Toddlers and their Families\, and a past member of the Sesame Workshop Board of Directors. Dr. Pruett is featured in the award-winning Zero to Three Podcast series “Little Kids\, Big Questions\,” the Goddard Schools ‘Parenting in Five” and the Johnson and Johnson video. \nEducated in Indiana public schools\, and Yale and Tufts Universities\, he has served as a forensic consultant on child\, parental and family development\, paternal involvement\, children’s mental health\, creativity\, and the effects of media\, trauma\, and divorce on children. He was Visiting Professor at University of Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada. Dr. Pruett co-founder of the Early Childhood Peace Consortium at Yale and the United Nations with recent presentations in Istanbul\, Marrakech\, Florence\, and the UN/UNICEF in New York. He served as early childhood consultant to the Salama bint Hamdan Foundation\, Abu Dhabi\, UAE. A member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association\, Dr. Pruett is also a gifted musician and regularly performs as a soloist in opera\, oratorio and vocal chamber music. He is father to three daughters and one son\, grandfather of four\, and is married to Dr. Marsha Kline Pruett\, the Maconda Brown Professor of Psychology and Social Work at Smith College.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-new-horizons-in-father-engagement/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T121500
DTSTAMP:20250128T211957Z
CREATED:20250128T211957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211957Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] [Part 1] Gender-Based Violence: Its Lasting Impact on Children
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 will explore intimate partner and gender-based violence and the lasting impact it may have on children who are witnesses or victims of this violence.  We will also examine how to talk with a teen in an empowering way.  Gender-based violence  is not a private or family matter\, it’s an issue that affects the community and we must work together to provide help and hope. \nJoin us for Part 2: Gender-Based Violence: A Caring\, Community Approach to Supporting Childhood Survivors on April 10th.  \n  \n\nMarcus Bruning retired from active law enforcement in 2013 after a 28 year public safety career.   Marcus served the last 20 years with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office in Duluth\, Minnesota where he retired as Division Commander (Rank of Major).  Marcus also founded Marcus Bruning Training and Consulting in 2001. Marcus Bruning is known for the real world practical education and training he provides for community-based teams everywhere.  Marcus Bruning is a certified Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Training Specialist and provides instruction around the world in domestic crisis intervention and intelligence led policing. Marcus Bruning is internationally recognized as an expert on law enforcement response to intimate partner abuse\, sexual assault and stalking. Major Bruning also provides training services as a Contract Instructor for Praxis International\, Minnesota Program Development Inc.\, The Gender Violence Institute\, The National Sheriff’s Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Marcus has presented internationally for Global Rights For Women facilitating classes for members of parliament and non-government officials from 21 countries in Eastern Europe.  Marcus also assisted with the development and implementation of a risk assessment tool for The United Nations Women’s Organization in Tbilisi\, Republic of Georgia and facilitated Domestic Violence Institutes for Vital Voices Global Partners in Romania\, Honduras\, Poland\, and Argentina. Marcus facilitated gender-based violence response training for the U.S. Army in South Korea. Marcus specializes in providing insight into the surprising similarities of victims and police officers that will help you connect to the complex thought patterns of a victim in trying to survive the moment and the long term. Major Bruning has published articles in the National Sheriff’s Magazine and has been quoted in Oprah’s “O” Magazine.  Marcus was also an adjunct professor for the University of Minnesota from which he earned his Masters of Education degree and is a member of American Mensa.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-part-1-gender-based-violence-its-lasting-impact-on-children/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T103000
DTSTAMP:20250128T211935Z
CREATED:20250128T211935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211935Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly\, like we would a close friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves\, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans\, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. This talk will present theory and research on self-compassion\, which a burgeoning empirical literature has shown to be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing. It will also discuss the crucial role that self-compassion plays for caregivers in order to reduce burnout. Practices will be taught to help people bring compassion to moments of distress in daily life. A practice will also be taught that can help individuals maintain balance in difficult situations involving caring for others. \n  \n\nKristin Neff\, PhD received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley\, studying moral development.  She did two years of postdoctoral study at the University of Denver studying self-concept development. She is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. During Dr. Neff’s last year of graduate school\, she became interested in Buddhism and started practicing self-compassion. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on the construct\, which had not yet been examined empirically. She developed a theory and created a scale to measure self-compassion more than 20 years ago. Dr. Neff has written numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic and has been recognized as one of the most influential scholars in the field of psychology. Well over 5000 studies have been conducted on self-compassion since her seminal articles were first published in 2003. In addition to her academic work\, she is author of the books Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself\, and Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women can Harness Kindness to Speak Up\, Claim Their Power and Thrive. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer\, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion\, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She is co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion\, which offers self-compassion training in a variety of forms.  Drs. Neff and Germer co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals\, and their latest book is Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress. For more information on self-compassion\, including a self-compassion test\, research articles\, and practices\, go to www.self-compassion.org.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-caring-for-others-without-losing-yourself/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20250122T205426Z
CREATED:20250122T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205426Z
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SUMMARY:FAM Spring Summit - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Details to come!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fam-spring-summit-save-the-date/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T154500
DTSTAMP:20250128T211910Z
CREATED:20250128T211910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211910Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Racialized: The Cultural Impact on Native American Transracial Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Rarely discussed are the problematic issues that arise in the child who is adopted from one ethnicity/culture and placed into another\, especially if that placement revolves around race. My experience as an anthropologist and Native American transracial adoptee allows me to speak directly about the negative pressure we encounter as we attempt to navigate the two cultures we inhabit. We will explore the tensions through the lens of cultural anthropology\, including issues if belonging/non-belonging\, what we have gained/lost by living in a racialized world\, as well as how Americans are taught to ‘see’ Native Americans and how those negative images impact us. What the audience will learn is that the racialized environment the child lives in can have long-lasting negative impacts\, far into their adulthood\, and ways they can work in their communities to combat the racism\, while standing up for their child. \n  \n\nSusan Devan Harness is a cultural anthropologist\, member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes\, and an American Indian Transracial Adoptee. \nHer book Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption has received multiple awards including the High Plains Book Award for Indigenous Author and Creative Nonfiction categories\, as well as the Sudler Award for the best work of nonfiction or fiction on western American subject by a woman author.  Ms. Harnesses cultural anthropology research\, Mixing Cultural Identities Through Transracial Adoption\, was published by Edwin Mellen Press. \nHer most recent writing appears in the anthology\, When We Become Ours\, published by HarperCollins\, and Philosophies of Adoption: Perspectives and Reflections\, which will be published by Lexington Press in 2024. \nMs. Harness has spoken both nationally and internationally on the topic of American Indian transracial adoption\, as well as appeared in various media including podcasts\, public radio\, and on the TEDxMileHigh stage.  She holds MAs in Anthropology and English\, both from Colorado State University\, where she is an affiliate of the Department of Anthropology and Geography. \nMs. Harness lives in Fort Collins\, Colorado with her husband\, Rick\, her Golden retriever\, Max\, and a beautiful vegetable garden.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-racialized-the-cultural-impact-on-native-american-transracial-adoption/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20250128T211813Z
CREATED:20250128T211813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211813Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] The "S" Word: Breaking the Silence Around Suicidality and Self-Injury
DESCRIPTION:Discussions around suicide and self-injury can be challenging and uncomfortable\, yet these conversations are critical in providing effective support and intervention. This workshop is designed to provide a safe space to address stigma\, build confidence and skills in risk assessment\, initiate meaningful dialogue and foster a safe environment for individuals struggling with suicidal experiences and/or self-harm. \nObjectives:\n– Recognize warning signs and risk factors.\n– Explore techniques to reduce stigma and foster effective and empathetic conversations.\n– Build confidence in understanding and responding to various levels of suicidal ideation.\n– Develop skills to navigate challenging emotional responses and provide support during crises involving suicidal ideation and self-injury. \n  \n\nBrianna received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and currently holds her LICSW. Brianna works as a clinical program therapist with the MN Department of Corrections in a maximum-security mental health unit where she works with incarcerated individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. She is also a member of The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce where she works to elevate suicide prevention as a priority in MN. She has worked in the mental health field for almost 15 years and has grown passionate about working with children\, adolescents\, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna enjoys presenting educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations on topics including attachment and development\, severe and persistent mental illness\, LGBTQ+ topics and trauma-informed care.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-the-s-word-breaking-the-silence-around-suicidality-and-self-injury/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T121500
DTSTAMP:20250128T211744Z
CREATED:20250128T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211744Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Disable the Child's Label
DESCRIPTION:Labels take on a life of their own as the words we speak and write have great power to build up\, define or defeat a child. These labels have the ability to follow children for the rest of their lives and can shape their attitude\, self-esteem\, relationships and professional life. Derek Clark will give you insight into his personal childhood journey of being wrongfully labeled in the foster care system for thirteen years\, and the key reasons on how he did not turn out addicted\, incarcerated\, or dead. Derek will challenge many of the accepted practices of the child welfare system and provide alternative ways to understand why kids behave in the ways that they do. This understanding will generate hope and restore dignity to the young people as well as restore humanness and compassion in the hearts of professionals. \n\nDerek Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child\, he suffered unthinkable child abuse\, abandonment and emotional distress before being turned over to the psychiatric hospital at age five. His 13 years in the San Francisco bay area foster care system reflected an early life of humiliation\, aggression\, emotional distress\, overwhelming anxiety and being wrongfully labeled. Eventually\, with the help of foster parents\, a fantastic social worker and mentors\, he defied the artificial limitations imposed upon him. Derek knows first-hand how to cope with adversity and overcoming hardship. His past has never held him back from accomplishing what he set his heart and mind to. \nDerek is an inspiring motivational speaker/trainer. His popular keynotes are “The Power of Resilience and Redemption: From Brutal Trauma to Triumph” and “You Cannot Think Negative About a Child and Expect a Positive Outcome”. He is the author of seven books including Disable the Label: Never Limit the Potential of a Child\, Never Limit Your Life and the I Will Never Give Up book series. Derek’s true-life trials and personal triumphs have inspired organizations worldwide with his message of resilience\, hope\, courage\, unwavering perseverance and redemption. He recently received the International Foster Care Award through SOS Children’s Village where they are located in 134 countries helping and protecting children.\nDerek has also been a featured expert on CNN Headline News\, The Steve Harvey TV Show\, The Ricki Lake TV Show and other TV shows around the world. Recently\, Derek has become a viral video sensation for his “Rapping Dad” videos which have had over 250 million social media views.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-disable-the-childs-label/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T103000
DTSTAMP:20250128T211720Z
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UID:10001295-1741683600-1741689000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Understanding Challenging Behavior Through a Brain First Lens
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors\, teratogens\, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma\, alcohol\, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support their children? This workshop will teach participants how to apply a brain-first approach to parenting children who have challenging behaviors. Through this lens\, behaviors are redefined and solutions are aligned with research findings\, offering new insights into supporting affected children more successfully. \n  \n\nEileen Devine is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Brain First Parenting. She has over twenty years of clinical experience and for the last dozen of those years\, has focused on supporting parents across the globe who have children with brain-based differences and challenging behavioral symptoms. Through her work\, she teaches parents and professionals how to support individuals with challenging behaviors by moving away from consequence and reward systems\, to an approached rooted in neuroscience\, and focused on the brain – behavior connection. In addition to her clinical expertise\, Eileen is the parent of a teenage daughter who lives with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder\, a serious brain-based condition.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-understanding-challenging-behavior-through-a-brain-first-lens/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTSTAMP:20250122T205330Z
CREATED:20250122T205013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205330Z
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SUMMARY:FAM Spring Summit - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Details to come!
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/fam-fall-forum-save-the-date/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T130000
DTSTAMP:20241213T171037Z
CREATED:20241213T170914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T171037Z
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SUMMARY:Creating the Soundtrack to Your Home
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking \nAn electrifying signature experience that harnesses the power of what youth love most: MUSIC. This session goes beyond entertainment\, using music as a transformative tool to ignite youth’s curiosity. Designed to help parents relate more deeply and engage more honestly with their youth. \n\nMichael is an optimist who believes that every teen has potential. He has been referred to as an Edutainer…successfully blending education and entertainment for maximum learning and fun. He has spent 30 years working with teens and their families and brings his enthusiasm for these groups in a humorous and exciting presentation.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/creating-the-soundtrack-to-your-home/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T113000
DTSTAMP:20250107T173039Z
CREATED:20250107T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173039Z
UID:10001288-1740477600-1740483000@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Unique Strengths and Challenges of Kinship Families
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar\, attendees must register individually\, attend the entire training\, and watch from their own device to ensure proper tracking. \nDecades of research repeatedly confirms that children who cannot remain with their parents thrive when raised by relatives and close family friends. This type of caregiving\, often called kinship care\, comes with a unique set of strengths and challenges. In this session you’ll hear from two Technical Assistance Specialists with the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network and a lived expert who is a kinship caregiver. Attendees will learn about the unique strengths and needs of kinship families\, tangible ways to support kinship caregivers\, and how the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network provides no-cost technical assistance to professionals working with kinship/grandfamilies. The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network is a National Technical Assistance Center for those who Serve Kinship/Grandfamilies to improve services and supports for families in states\, tribes\, and territories.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/understanding-the-unique-strengths-and-challenges-of-kinship-families/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T110000
DTSTAMP:20250122T205253Z
CREATED:20250122T205253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205253Z
UID:10001293-1739872800-1739876400@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Caste: How the Hierarchy We Have Inherited Restricts Our Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Beyond race and class lies a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives\, behavior\, and the nation’s fate. In a powerful talk that forces audiences to reimagine America’s past and present\, Wilkerson spotlights the insidious undertow of caste and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture\, politics\, and everyday lives. She explores the pillars that underlie caste systems across civilization\, underscoring these shadow structures with immersive\, deeply researched narratives\, before pointing to how America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions toward hope in our common humanity.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/caste-how-the-hierarchy-we-have-inherited-restricts-our-humanity/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals
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