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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-3/2025-09-03/
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:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
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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-3/2025-09-10/
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:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
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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/2025-09-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007978-1758099600-1758105000@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-3/2025-09-17/
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:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
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-2/2025-09-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
CREATED:20250527T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T183835Z
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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-2-2-2-2/2025-09-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
CREATED:20250822T193204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182235Z
UID:10006722-1758650400-1758655800@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-2-2-2-3/2025-09-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
CREATED:20240828T033616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220020Z
UID:10007979-1758704400-1758709800@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-3/2025-09-24/
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:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231509
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008895-1758742200-1758747600@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-2-2-2/2025-09-24/
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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