BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Families Rising - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Families Rising
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Families Rising
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20251218T232521Z
CREATED:20251217T210319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T232521Z
UID:10009393-1783764000-1783771200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:East-Metro Community Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly in-person general support & connection opportunity for east-metro adoptive\, foster\, and kinship families! Register for details! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/east-metro-general-support-community-connections/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:East Metro Area–Register for details
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Katelyn Schmidt":MAILTO:katelynschmidt@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007456-1783890000-1783895400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T174114Z
CREATED:20260309T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174114Z
UID:10009744-1784028600-1784034000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection--Lunch Meet Up!
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers carry so much. This monthly virtual lunchtime group offers a place to pause and be understood. \nJoin other adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers to listen\, share\, and connect with people who truly understand the complexities of family stories. \nBring your lunch. Come as you are. Stay for connection. \nRegister below!Register here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregiver-connection-lunch-meet-up/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260121T205200Z
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008021-1784106000-1784111400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Morning General Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist\, as well as other caregivers\, to receive support and access valuable resources. \nClick below to join! \nRegister Here
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/morning-general-support-group-3-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MorningGeneralSupportNew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T174249Z
CREATED:20260310T205417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174249Z
UID:10010128-1784109600-1784115000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Connection is a peer support group designed to reduce isolation and build community among caregivers. Participants are invited to share\, listen\, and connect while navigating the challenges and complexities of caregiving. \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregiver-connection/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Caregiver-Connection.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Rasmussen":MAILTO:christinerasmussen@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T210725Z
CREATED:20260616T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T210725Z
UID:10010480-1784113200-1784118600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:LUNCH-N-LEARN —The Crossover: Transition Planning for Multi-System Engaged Youth
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome of our kids are involved in multiple systems at once\, like child welfare\, juvenile justice\, or behavioral health systems. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe need to avoid siloed services and COLLABORATE instead.\n\n\nDrawing from research and real-world experience\, participants will:\n\n\n \n\n\n\nexamine the barriers that often prevent effective cross-system collaboration\nhighlight strategies for strengthening partnerships among professionals\, and creating coordinated transition plans that center youth voice and choice\nexplore practical frameworks for collaborative case planning to improve outcomes for youth
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/lunch-n-learn-the-crossover-transition-planning-for-multi-system-engaged-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/adoption-assistance-webinars-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamole Callahan":MAILTO:jamolecallahan@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T123000
DTSTAMP:20250515T155019Z
CREATED:20240828T052933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155019Z
UID:10008421-1784199600-1784205000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Metro Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Metro Lunch Bunch is a monthly\, in-person meetup for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Join us for a time to connect with other caregivers to find support and parenting resources. This group meets at various locations. \n\nLocation and other information can be found by clicking on the registration link: https://forms.gle/Biz6LzaMGh4aJ44E9 \nThis is a pre-registered\, self-pay event. Registration will close at the participation limit.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/metro-lunch-bunch-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MetroLunchBunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191458Z
CREATED:20260310T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T191458Z
UID:10009809-1784368800-1784368800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection: Northern MN
DESCRIPTION:This group offers a welcoming space for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship caregivers to connect\, share\, and support one another. This in-person group based in the Duluth/Northern MN area is centered on peer connection—offering encouragement\, understanding\, and real-life conversation with others who truly get it. Come as you are and leave feeling less alone in the journey. We meet every other Saturday at 10am!\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/bright-spots/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:In person\, 2380 Wycliff St Suite 200-11\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bright-Spots.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Kight":MAILTO:oliviakight@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007457-1784494800-1784500200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T103000
DTSTAMP:20260121T205200Z
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008022-1784710800-1784716200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Morning General Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist\, as well as other caregivers\, to receive support and access valuable resources. \nClick below to join! \nRegister Here
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/morning-general-support-group-3-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MorningGeneralSupportNew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T180943Z
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008905-1784748600-1784754000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support group for LGBTQIA2S+ caregivers. Join our experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to find support and share resources. \nZoom Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdOigpzMrHNQLyZPT7lVn-U2R9Ot4BpjnRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/rainbow-families-support-2-2-2/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ParentingLGBTQIA2S.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260310T205900Z
CREATED:20260310T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205900Z
UID:10010064-1784800800-1784806200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Creative Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Through guided prompts and quiet reflection\, we’ll use journaling and art as tools for cultivating self-care in small\, meaningful ways. Join from wherever you are — no pressure to share\, just space to pause. \nA journal and gel pens will be mailed to all participants. Register today! \n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/creative-self-care/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Creative-Self-Care.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007458-1785099600-1785105000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T182025Z
CREATED:20260121T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182025Z
UID:10009638-1785177000-1785182400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Evening General Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced foster and adoptive parent\, as well as other caregivers\, to receive support and access valuable resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/evening-general-support-group/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MorningGeneralSupport.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T182235Z
CREATED:20250822T193204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182235Z
UID:10006732-1785261600-1785267000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Central Minnesota Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers in St. Cloud and surrounding areas. Connect with an experienced parent support specialists and other caregivers for support and resource sharing. Please pre-register for this event using the link below for more information including meeting location. \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/st-cloud-area-support-2-2-2-3/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:St. Cloud\, MN–Register for location
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Central-MN.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260121T205200Z
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008023-1785315600-1785321000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Morning General Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist\, as well as other caregivers\, to receive support and access valuable resources. \nClick below to join! \nRegister Here
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/morning-general-support-group-3-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MorningGeneralSupportNew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR