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SUMMARY:Parenting LGBTQIA2S + Youth and Young Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support group for parents of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults. Connect with an experienced parent and other caregivers to find support and resources for your family. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153118552 \nMeeting ID: 881 5311 8552
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/parenting-lgbtqia2s-youth-and-young-adults-support-group-2/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LGBTQIA2SYouth.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20240913T041607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T050806Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Partnerships: Enhancing Collaboration Between Staff with Lived Expertise and Supervisors in Child Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Phoenix Santiago\nNovember 6\, 2024\n12:00-1:30 pm central time zone\nThis interactive training provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by child welfare staff with lived expertise and is designed to strengthen the collaboration between staff and their supervisors. Backed by the Action Research Project (ARP)\, we will unearth best practices for both staff and their supervisors focused on wellness\, overcoming imposter syndrome\, and maintaining professional boundaries. Attendees will receive guidance on effective strategies for supporting staff members\, including regular check-ins\, advocating for lived expertise\, and creating safe workplace environments. \n  \nThis is the second session of the Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series:\nOctober 16\, November 6\, 12\, and 21\, 2024.\nJoin us for The Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series—a unique\, four-part virtual training designed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of adoption and foster care. This series is an essential resource for professionals and caregivers\, offering knowledge and tools delivered by those who have firsthand experience as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. \nScholarships are available for Minnesota caregivers and professionals! \n  \nRegister for the Series\n\nRegister\n  \nMinnesota Caregivers & Professionals Register here\n  \nConnect with Us\n\nSign up for our e-newsletter for the latest conference news.\nQuestions? Contact us at conference@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/lived-expert-virtual-session-two/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Welfare Professionals,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LE-series2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20240913T035730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T050604Z
UID:10006173-1731412800-1731418200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Living in the FASD Lane
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Tillou\nNovember 12\, 2024\n12:00-1:30 pm central time zone\nGain first hand insight and practical strategies to help children and individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders navigate social boundaries\, abstract concepts\, and impulsivity so they can discover the driving force within them to enjoy a successful life. Rebecca Tillou will share her journey navigating life with FASD and how she found both professional and personal success. \n  \nThis is the second session of the Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series:\nOctober 16\, November 6\, 12\, and 21\, 2024.\nJoin us for The Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series—a unique\, four-part virtual training designed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of adoption and foster care. This series is an essential resource for professionals and caregivers\, offering knowledge and tools delivered by those who have firsthand experience as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. \nScholarships are available for Minnesota caregivers and professionals! \n  \nRegister for the Series\n\nRegister\n  \nMinnesota Caregivers & Professionals Register here\n  \nConnect with Us\n\nSign up for our e-newsletter for the latest conference news.\nQuestions? Contact us at conference@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/lived-expert-virtual-session-three/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Welfare Professionals,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LE-series1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20241005T013050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T182158Z
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SUMMARY:Transracial Families Support Group *In-person*
DESCRIPTION:Families Rising MN is inviting you to our alternating in-person monthly support for transracial families. This support group will be for caregivers as well as youth. Childcare will also be available. \n Please pre-register in advance below. \nRegister here
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/transracial-families-support-group-in-person/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Pkwy\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States
CATEGORIES:in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Youth Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transracial-Families-Group-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20241018T063222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T063222Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Table Talk: Preparing Youth for Foster/Kinship Siblings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short presentation followed by a facilitated discussion led by Parent Support Specialist\, Julie Peterson as  we identify and workshop helpful strategies to navigate the unique and complicated topics associated with adding a new family member. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852126478 \nMeeting ID: 868 5212 6478
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/virtual-table-talk-preparing-youth-for-foster-kinship-siblings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:MN Featured Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Benson":MAILTO:sarahbenson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T113000
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CREATED:20240828T073820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192601Z
UID:10008656-1732010400-1732015800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Single Parenting Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support focused on connected parenting for single foster\, adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers for support and to share resources. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87326604591
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/single-parenting-support-group/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Single-Parenting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T053000
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CREATED:20241114T044553Z
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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-2-4/
LOCATION:Pizza Luce\, 3200 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MetroLunchBunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20240913T040412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T050442Z
UID:10006174-1732190400-1732190400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Identity: Insights from Lived Experts in Adoption\, Foster\, and Kinship Care
DESCRIPTION:Presented by JaeRan Kim\, PhD\, MSW\, Jarel Skinner-Melendez\, MBA\, Nathan Ross\, MSW\, and David Simmons\, MSW\nNovember 21\, 2024\n12:00-1:30 pm central time zone\nJoin Families Rising board members as they share their lived expertise as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. The panel will explore ideas and strategies that caregivers and professionals can use to better support youth as they navigate developing all aspects of their identities including their cultural and racial identities. Panelists—Dr. JaeRan Kim\, Jarel Skinner-Melendez\, Nathan Ross\, and David Simmons—will share personal insights into the strategies that were helpful for them\, as well as those they wish had been used during their own journeys. This session is essential for anyone dedicated to understanding and supporting the complex identity development of youth who are adopted or in foster or kinship care. \n  \nThis is the second session of the Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series:\nOctober 16\, November 6\, 12\, and 21\, 2024.\nJoin us for The Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series—a unique\, four-part virtual training designed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of adoption and foster care. This series is an essential resource for professionals and caregivers\, offering knowledge and tools delivered by those who have firsthand experience as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. \nScholarships are available for Minnesota caregivers and professionals! \n  \nRegister for the Series\nRegister\n  \nMinnesota Caregivers & Professionals Register here\n  \nConnect with Us\n\nSign up for our e-newsletter for the latest conference news.\nQuestions? Contact us at conference@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/lived-expert-virtual-session-four/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Welfare Professionals,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LE-series1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T093742
CREATED:20240828T075940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T052844Z
UID:10005854-1732622400-1732627800@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. \nJoin in-person at:\nSt. Cloud Public Library – Room 268\n1300 W St Germain St.\nSt. Cloud\, MN 56301 \n 
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/st-cloud-area-support-2-2/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:St. Cloud Public Library\, 1300 W St Germain St. Room 268\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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
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