Family Picnic
Join us for a family picnic in Duluth! Enjoy free food and fun activities for the entire family, August 11th, 2024 Lake Superior Zoo
Summer Mini Retreat
Come hang out with us at Great Wolf Lodge! Ampersand staff will be there in a private room that we book from 1pm-5pm, but families are welcome to come earlier and/or stay later if they wish. Eligible families must be…
Families Rising Minnesota Youth ConnectionZ Summer Camp!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, learning, and fun at the Youth ConnectionZ Summer Camp Session! This enriching program is designed to provide young participants with a unique opportunity to connect with peers, explore new activities, and…
Families Rising Minnesota Gala Celebration
You're invited to an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and connection at the Gala- BCB and ConnectionZ: Celebration of Fathers! This special event is dedicated to honoring fathers and celebrating the importance of family bonds. Delicious Dinner: Enjoy a scrumptious…
Families Rising Minnesota Caregiver Retreat
Join us for a retreat for Minnesota adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers. This event offers a unique opportunity for caregivers to relax and renew while learning solution-based parenting and self-care strategies. Take a break from responsibilities, rejuvenate, and enjoy the…
Camp Connection
Enjoy a day out at Camp North Homes to make powerful connections and have new experiences with other foster care and adoptive families. Families and youth will do drumming and make dream catchers, facilitated by Randy Bragonier. They will also…
FAM 5K – Fun Run/Walk
It’s time to tie up those laces again! Let’s come together to walk/run to raise money for kids in foster care! Help us provide a $200 shopping spree to as many kids in foster care as possible! In 2023, over…
8th International Conference on Adoption Research
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR8) is a premier event for attendees from the Global South and Global North who are devoted to ensuring permanent, nurturing family care for every child. A cross-disciplinary exchange of…
Lifelong Issues in Adoption: Reframing the discourse through lived experiences
During the past two decades more than 27,000 adoptees have joined Minnesota families from abroad or the public welfare system. Many, if not most, are now at an age where they are grappling with issues of identity and race, questioning…
Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
This education option is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly, prefer in-person learning, and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. Couples may complete their education together or pursue…