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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-2-3-2/2027-11-01/
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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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-3-2/2027-11-03/
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T191458Z
UID:10009843-1825495200-1825495200@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/2027-11-06/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Kight":MAILTO:oliviakight@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271110T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T101351
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
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UID:10008090-1825837200-1825842600@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-3-2/2027-11-10/
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:20271112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T101351
CREATED:20251007T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T205242Z
UID:10009289-1826008200-1826013600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Central Minnesota Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Central Minnesota Breakfast Club is a monthly meetup to connect with other foster\, adoptive\, and kinship in the St. Cloud and surrounding area. This meet up is for parents to talk over breakfast or coffee for emotional and parent resource support Location and other information can be found by clicking on the registration link here: https://forms.gle/UwQUwEMK3CMLiQbB8 \nThis is a pre-registered\, self-pay event. Registration will close at the participation limit.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/central-mn-lunch-bunch-4-2-2/2027-11-12/
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/2024/08/CMLunchBunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271117T090000
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UID:10008091-1826442000-1826447400@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-3-2/2027-11-17/
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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CREATED:20240828T052933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155019Z
UID:10008437-1826535600-1826541000@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-2/2027-11-18/
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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UID:10009844-1826704800-1826704800@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/2027-11-20/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Kight":MAILTO:oliviakight@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271123T193000
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CREATED:20250822T193204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182235Z
UID:10006748-1826992800-1826998200@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-2-2-2-3/2027-11-23/
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:20271124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T101351
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008092-1827046800-1827052200@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-3-2/2027-11-24/
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:20271124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T101351
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008921-1827084600-1827090000@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-2-2-2/2027-11-24/
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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