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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-2-2/2026-02-01/
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:20260202T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182515Z
UID:10009057-1770040800-1770044400@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-2-3-2/2026-02-02/
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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SUMMARY:FRMN Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting\, adoption\, foster and kinship families. The next book we will be reading is called “You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race\, Identity\, and Transracial Adoption.”  By: Angela Tucker. \nLearn more about the book as well as options to purchase the book here: https://www.angelatucker.com/mywork \nFeel free to check your local libraries as well. Registration is required to attend.\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/frmn-virtual-book-club-4/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007434-1770584400-1770589800@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-2-2/2026-02-08/
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:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20251218T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T233441Z
UID:10009519-1770750000-1770753600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:FRMN Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly virtual sessions focusing on trauma-informed books that focus on parenting\, adoption\, foster and kinship families. The next book we will be reading is called “You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race\, Identity\, and Transracial Adoption.”  By: Angela Tucker. \nLearn more about the book as well as options to purchase the book here: https://www.angelatucker.com/mywork \nFeel free to check your local libraries as well. Registration is required to attend.\nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/frmn-virtual-book-club-4/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20260128T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191534Z
UID:10008731-1770886800-1770892200@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-3-2/2026-02-12/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007435-1771189200-1771194600@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-2-2/2026-02-15/
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:20260222T210000
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DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007436-1771794000-1771799400@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-2-2/2026-02-22/
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:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20260121T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182025Z
UID:10009633-1771871400-1771876800@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/2026-02-23/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008900-1772047800-1772053200@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-2-2-2/2026-02-25/
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:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T151500
DTSTAMP:20260603T193616
CREATED:20260212T192804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T225851Z
UID:10009737-1772114400-1772118900@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Assistance Eligibility & Benefits
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS\n \n  \nLearn the basics about adoption assistance for children adopted from foster care\, including eligibility\, benefits\, taxes\, and more. \nThe workshop is designed for both: \n\nProspective parents seeking to learn more about the support available for the children they adopt\nParents who are seeking an adjustment due to a change in their child’s needs or circumstances\n\n  \nThis webinar recording will be shared with all registrants.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/adoption-assistance-eligibility-benefits/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/adoption-assistance-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Kroll":MAILTO:joshk@wearefamiliesrising.org
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