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SUMMARY:Parenting Teens & Young Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support group for parents of teens and young adults. Connect with an experienced parent and other caregivers to find support and resources for your family. All are welcome! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/parenting-lgbtqia2s-youth-and-young-adults-support-group-2-3-2/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T190000
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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/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Pkwy\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States
CATEGORIES:in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033803
CREATED:20240828T052933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155019Z
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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-2/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033803
CREATED:20250513T174443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174443Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Group Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for an info session on our upcoming Youth Support Group! This will be a time for caregivers and youth to meet with our Youth Engagement Specialist\, Carissa Franklin\, virtually to ask any questions\, share suggestions\, and connect with other caregivers/youth.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/youth-group-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Franklin":MAILTO:carissafranklin@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033803
CREATED:20250513T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T180650Z
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SUMMARY:FRMN Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for bi-weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting\, adoption\, foster and kinship families. The next book we will be reading is called What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma\, Resilience\, and Healing By: Bruce D. Perry\, M.D.\, Ph.D. & Oprah Winfrey.  Registration is required. Learn more about the book as well as options to purchase the book here. \nFeel free to check your local libraries as well. \n\n Register here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/frmn-virtual-book-club-2-2/2025-05-21/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033803
CREATED:20250129T052546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T063239Z
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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. Childcare and dinner are provided. Please pre-register for this event using the link below. \nJoin in-person at:\nSt. Cloud Public Library – Room 268\n1300 W St Germain St.\nSt. Cloud\, MN 56301 \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/st-cloud-area-support-2-2-2/2025-05-27/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T193000
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CREATED:20250506T180802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T204630Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:General in-person caregiver support group to connect adopted\, foster and kinship caregivers and provide support & encouragement to each other. Childcare will be available starting in June! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregivers-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Maple Grove Public Library Meeting Room\, 8001 Main St\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55369\, United States
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T103000
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CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007962-1748422800-1748428200@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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89336264248
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/morning-general-support-group-3/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033803
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008891-1748460600-1748466000@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-2-2-2/2025-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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