UMOJA's Culturally Responsive Parenting Group provides a safe space for caregivers to ask questions and gain more understanding of their own biases and how to confront and reduce personal bias to better serve their children. This group also focuses on…
We are excited to announce that we have scheduled our next UMOJA Black Heritage Camp 'Rooted and Rising!'! Mark your calendars for October 17th-19th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN. UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp serves as a transformative experience of…
SCOPE is a somatic experience acronym used to help support the nervous system during times of disruption. It stands for Slow Down, Connect to Body, Orient, Pendulate, and Engage. SCOPE also offers insight into how to notice and address these…
Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and…
The Kinship Support Group is a monthly meeting for Kinship Caregivers. The sessions will be at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation located at 451 Lexington Parkway N. St. Paul, MN 55104. During the in-person sessions, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. EVOLVE’s Kinship…
Workshop: Be-You-tiful Empowering Teens with Tools for Skin, Hair & Self-Care Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration: 3 hours Target Audience: Pre-teens & teens ages 12–17 (all genders) Capacity: 15-20 participants ( must have guardian accompanying) Supplies Provided:…
Empowering Providers to care for Children’s Natural Hair Presented by: Faatemah Ampey Format: Hands-on Workshop Duration: 3 hours Children: ages 3-12years Target Audience: parents and caregivers of children with court, curly or Afro. Capacity: 10–15 participants (to allow for personalized attention)…
We invite you to join us for Coffee Connection, a gathering created for parents and caregivers of Black fostered and adopted youth in Minnesota. Thís is more than just a chat over coffee—it’s a safe, supportive space to share stories,…
Learn about mental health supports for American Indian children and connect with culturally specific mental health services in the Twin Cities!
Everything you always wanted to explore about transracial parenting but were too afraid to ask! Ever felt like you had questions about transracial parenting but weren’t sure where to ask them? This group is an opportunity to do just that…