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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
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UID:10008028-1788339600-1788345000@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-3-2/2026-09-02/
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:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20251218T232949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T192248Z
UID:10009459-1788462000-1788467400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Families Rising MN is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join us for a monthly virtual meetup with other foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families to share\, learn\, grow\, and connect. \nTake care of yourself while we connect & support one another. \nJoin Zoom Meeting below \nJoin here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caring-for-caregivers/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Katelyn Schmidt":MAILTO:katelynschmidt@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20250423T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182515Z
UID:10009064-1788789600-1788793200@wearefamiliesrising.org
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-2-3-2/2026-09-07/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260309T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174114Z
UID:10009746-1788867000-1788872400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection--Lunch Meet Up!
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers carry so much. This monthly virtual lunchtime group offers a place to pause and be understood. \nJoin other adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers to listen\, share\, and connect with people who truly understand the complexities of family stories. \nBring your lunch. Come as you are. Stay for connection. \nRegister below!Register here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregiver-connection-lunch-meet-up/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008029-1788944400-1788949800@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-3-2/2026-09-09/
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:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260128T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191534Z
UID:10008738-1789030800-1789036200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Kinship Care Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support group for kinship care providers.  Connect with a parent support specialist with kinship experience and other kinship caregivers to find support and share resources. \nRegister for Zoom Meeting below: \nJoin here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/kinship-care-support-group-3-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/KinshipPic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20251007T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T205242Z
UID:10009275-1789115400-1789120800@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-4-2-2/2026-09-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260310T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T191458Z
UID:10009813-1789207200-1789207200@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/2026-09-12/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bright-Spots.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Kight":MAILTO:oliviakight@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007465-1789333200-1789338600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008030-1789549200-1789554600@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-3-2/2026-09-16/
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:20260920T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007466-1789938000-1789943400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20250822T193204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182235Z
UID:10006734-1790100000-1790105400@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-2-2-2-3/2026-09-22/
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:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008031-1790154000-1790159400@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-3-2/2026-09-23/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008907-1790191800-1790197200@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-2-2-2/2026-09-23/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260310T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205900Z
UID:10010066-1790244000-1790249400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Creative Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Through guided prompts and quiet reflection\, we’ll use journaling and art as tools for cultivating self-care in small\, meaningful ways. Join from wherever you are — no pressure to share\, just space to pause. \nA journal and gel pens will be mailed to all participants. Register today! \n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/creative-self-care/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Creative-Self-Care.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260310T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T191458Z
UID:10009814-1790416800-1790416800@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/2026-09-26/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bright-Spots.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Kight":MAILTO:oliviakight@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007467-1790542800-1790548200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Owl Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual late night support for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers to share support and resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/sunday-night-owl-group-2-2/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Night-Owl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260121T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182025Z
UID:10009640-1790620200-1790625600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Evening General Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced foster and adoptive parent\, as well as other caregivers\, to receive support and access valuable resources. \nClick below to register today! \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/evening-general-support-group/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MorningGeneralSupport.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164106
CREATED:20260121T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205200Z
UID:10008032-1790758800-1790764200@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-3-2/2026-09-30/
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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