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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-2-2/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T191858Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting LGBTQIA2S + Youth and Young Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support group for parents of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults. Connect with an experienced parent and other caregivers to find support and resources for your family. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153118552 \nMeeting ID: 881 5311 8552
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/parenting-lgbtqia2s-youth-and-young-adults-support-group-2/2024-10-07/
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:20241010T030000
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DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240426T062733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T060704Z
UID:10005653-1728529200-1728532800@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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84243318152
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/kinship-care-support-group/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007369-1728853200-1728858600@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-2-2/2024-10-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20241010T063209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T063209Z
UID:10006259-1728982800-1728988200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Launching Your Child to College  Part 2: Financial Aid
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 15 at 7:00 PM Part 2 of our 3 part webinar series designed to equip you with everything you need to know to help launch your teen to college. In Part 2: Financial Aid\, you will learn about different funding options for college. \n Pre-Register here:\nRegister
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/launching-your-child-to-college-part-2-financial-aid/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Benson":MAILTO:sarahbenson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240828T073820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192601Z
UID:10008655-1728986400-1728991800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Single Parenting Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual support focused on connected parenting for single foster\, adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Connect with an experienced parent support specialist and other caregivers for support and to share resources. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87326604591
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/single-parenting-support-group/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240913T034905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T041208Z
UID:10006172-1729080000-1729085400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Truth\, Healing\, and Reconciliation in Indian Child Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandy White Hawk\nOctober 16\, 2024\n12:00-1:30 pm central time zone\nLearn about the results of the largest study of mental health outcomes of adoptees and former foster youth. This session also covers preliminary findings from the first study on Native American birth mothers and the process of truth\, healing\, and reconciliation. We will explore how these insights can address gaps in understanding within the workplace and how to create a plan to provide better support. \nThis is the first session of the Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series:\nOctober 16\, November 6\, 12\, and 21\, 2024.\nJoin us for The Voices of Lived Expertise Virtual Training Series—a unique\, four-part virtual training designed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of adoption and foster care. This series is an essential resource for professionals and caregivers\, offering knowledge and tools delivered by those who have firsthand experience as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care. \nScholarships are available for Minnesota caregivers and professionals! \n  \nRegister\nRegister\n  \nMinnesota Caregivers & Professionals Register here\n  \n  \nConnect with Us\n\nSign up for our e-newsletter for the latest conference news.\nQuestions? Contact us at conference@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/lived-expert-virtual-session-one/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Child Welfare Professionals,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007370-1729458000-1729463400@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-2-2/2024-10-20/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20241010T063503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T063503Z
UID:10006261-1729587600-1729593000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Launching Your Child to College  Part 3: Accessing Supports in the College Setting
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 22nd at 7:00 PM for the last part of our 3-part webinar series designed to equip you with everything you need to know to help launch your teen to college. In Part 3: Accessing Supports in the College Setting\, you will learn how to navigate disability Services and other supports in the college setting. \n Pre-Register here:\nRegister
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/launching-your-child-to-college-part-3-accessing-supports-in-the-college-setting/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,MN Webinars,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AdobeStock_611289279.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Benson":MAILTO:sarahbenson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007371-1730062800-1730068200@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-2-2/2024-10-27/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192350
CREATED:20240828T005840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T042613Z
UID:10004306-1730104200-1730109600@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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97026122592
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/evening-general-support-group-2-2/2024-10-28/
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="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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