Camp Advisory Council
Have you been to UMOJA MN's Black Heritage Camp? Be a part of our Camp Advisory Council, where you can help make an impact in how camp operates. Provide feedback and solutions. Date: March 17 Time: 5-6 PM Location: Virtual…
Caregiver Connections
UMOJA MN's Caregiver's Connection is back! Join us on March 14th, from 2-3:30 PM for a virtual connection. We will have a presentation on Adoption and Foster Trauma Informed Parenting. Caregivers Connections is a safe space for Minnesota parents and…
Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit
Join Us for a Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit Tuesday, Apr. 28th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Choosing the right educational path for an adopted or foster child can feel overwhelming. Public school, private school,…
Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens
Join Us for a Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens Tuesday, Apr. 14th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Many parents fear ‘the teenage years’, not knowing how to connect with their kids.…
Webinar: Technology, the Teenage Mind, and Experiences of Loss
Join Us for a Webinar: Technology, the Teenage Mind, and Experiences of Loss Tuesday, March 17th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Young people today are growing up in a world where online and offline experiences are deeply intertwined. For…
Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family
Join Us for a Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Join us in an interview with Susan Strong, author of the book, One Yes at a Time,…
Webinar: Applying for MFIP Benefits
Minnesota benefits are important for parenting families. Learn how to apply online for Food Assistance (SNAP), Emergency Assistance), MFIP/Cash programs, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with one online application. Find out how to upload documents to your application without creating…
[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of stress, and how to capitalize on its benefits. The latest…
[Spring Summit] Navigating Child Welfare as a Relative Caregiver
Keeping Families Connected Minnesota prevents family separation through interdisciplinary legal services and equity-based child welfare policy reform. In this session, Joanna, Fionna and Kelli will provide an overview of relative caregiver rights, how to advocate outside the system to support…
[Spring Summit] Ready, Set, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity, support, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work, anxiety, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence…