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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-2-2/2025-04-06/
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:20250407T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T194324Z
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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! \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-2-3/2025-04-07/
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:20250409T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
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UID:10008952-1744221600-1744225200@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 first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Learn more about the book as well as options to purchase the book here: https://robyngobbel.com/book/ Feel free to check your local libraries as well. Pre-registration is required.\n\n\nRegister here! https://forms.gle/BxFHYx8oba9KYrXYA
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/frmn-virtual-book-club-2/2025-04-09/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250116T050145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T162806Z
UID:10008721-1744275600-1744281000@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-3/2025-04-10/
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:20250413T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007391-1744578000-1744583400@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-2-2/2025-04-13/
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:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250410T162813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T162813Z
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SUMMARY:Connected Parenting 101
DESCRIPTION:Connected Parenting focuses on building stronger parent-child relationships through empathy and practical techniques. For this pop-up event\, FRMN Parent Support Specialist\, Jeanne Walsh\, will guide you in exploring methods to connect deeply with your children and address challenges with understanding. This event provides tools to nurture trust\, improve communication\, and foster a positive family dynamic. \nJoin here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87188151424 \nJoin Group!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/connected-parenting-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Group,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Connected-Parenting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250410T163802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T163802Z
UID:10009048-1744999200-1745006400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Creating Culturally Affirming Homes
DESCRIPTION:Join Licensed Social Worker and FRMN’s own Youth Engagement Specialist\, Carissa Franklin\, to discuss the unique challenges that transracial families face and how caregivers can support youth as they explore their identity. Registration is required. \nRegister here!\n 
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/creating-culturally-affirming-homes/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:MN Webinars,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Franklin":MAILTO:carissafranklin@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T223000
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CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10009201-1745182800-1745188200@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-2-2/2025-04-20/
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:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250401T150108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T200142Z
UID:10009045-1745431200-1745434800@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 first book we will be reading is called Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work by: Robyn Gobbel. Learn more about the book as well as options to purchase the book here: https://robyngobbel.com/book/ Feel free to check your local libraries as well. Pre-registration is required.\n\n\nRegister here! https://forms.gle/BxFHYx8oba9KYrXYA
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/frmn-virtual-book-club-2/2025-04-23/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008890-1745436600-1745442000@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-2-2-2/2025-04-23/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007393-1745787600-1745793000@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-2-2/2025-04-27/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103227
CREATED:20250129T052140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T230737Z
UID:10008832-1745865000-1745870400@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-2-2-2/2025-04-28/
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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