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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-2-3-2/2025-06-02/
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:20250604T090000
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CREATED:20240828T033616Z
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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-3/2025-06-04/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T200000
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CREATED:20250513T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T180650Z
UID:10009164-1749067200-1749070800@wearefamiliesrising.org
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-2-2/2025-06-04/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007964-1749632400-1749637800@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-3/2025-06-11/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20250602T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T191829Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Night Out!
DESCRIPTION:Foster\, adoptive\, and kinship caregivers — join us for a well-deserved night off! We’re treating you to dinner at Pizza Lucé so you can relax\, connect\, and enjoy the company of others who understand the unique joys and challenges of caregiving.It’s a low-key\, no-pressure evening to build community and feel appreciated. You cover your drinks — we’ll cover the food! Come as you are and take a little time for you. \nSpots are limited\, register today!  \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregiver-night-out/
LOCATION:Roseville\, MN–Register for location
CATEGORIES:in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Pop-Up Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Caregivers-Night-Out.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007965-1750237200-1750242600@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-3/2025-06-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20250513T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T180650Z
UID:10009165-1750276800-1750280400@wearefamiliesrising.org
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-2-2/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T133000
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CREATED:20250602T191711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T201054Z
UID:10009190-1750507200-1750512600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Family Meet-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in Roseville for a casual pop-up meetup with other foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families! It’s a great chance for kids to play and have fun while adults oversee\, connect and share stories. Bring your own picnic lunch if you’d like\, and we’ll provide some snacks and juice. Relax\, enjoy the outdoors\, and spend time with families who understand your journey. We hope to see you there! Registration is required.  \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/family-meet-up/
LOCATION:Roseville\, MN–Register for location
CATEGORIES:in-person,MN Featured Event,Pop-Up Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Family-Meet-up.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20250527T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T183835Z
UID:10006719-1750788000-1750793400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Central Minnesota Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our in-person support group for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship caregivers in the St Cloud area is hosting a family picnic at the park! Join us\, fellowship with other caregivers & families\, and eat! \n*As of 1/19/2026\, all of our support groups will temporarily be held virtually! Please register to attend below*  \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/st-cloud-area-support-2-2-2-2/2025-06-24/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007966-1750842000-1750847400@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-3/2025-06-25/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024459
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008892-1750879800-1750885200@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-2-2-2/2025-06-25/
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
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