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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-2-3-2/2026-06-01/
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:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260128T192248Z
CREATED:20251218T232949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T192248Z
UID:10009456-1780599600-1780605000@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/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Katelyn Schmidt":MAILTO:katelynschmidt@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007451-1780866000-1780871400@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-2-2/2026-06-07/
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:20260609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T174114Z
CREATED:20260309T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174114Z
UID:10009743-1781004600-1781010000@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/2026-06-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260128T191534Z
CREATED:20260128T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191534Z
UID:10008735-1781168400-1781173800@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-3-2/2026-06-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007452-1781470800-1781476200@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-2-2/2026-06-14/
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:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T174249Z
CREATED:20260310T205417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T174249Z
UID:10010127-1781690400-1781695800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Connection is a peer support group designed to reduce isolation and build community among caregivers. Participants are invited to share\, listen\, and connect while navigating the challenges and complexities of caregiving. \nRegister here!
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/caregiver-connection/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Caregiver-Connection.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Rasmussen":MAILTO:christinerasmussen@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260617T173707Z
CREATED:20260501T204741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T173707Z
UID:10010477-1782086400-1782172799@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:One-Day Conference: Connection First
DESCRIPTION:Attend for as much as you can\, then receive recordings of the rest. We’ve made it easy-peasy for you to get the best training for your family or the families you serve. \n• Chauncey Strong—Foster and Birth Families Working Together\n• Jaclyn Kodosky—Understanding the Arc of Escalation\n• Michael Sanders—Creating the Soundtrack to Your Home\n• Michael Harris—When You’re Triggered Too: Nervous-System-First Caregiving for FASD and High-Intensity Parenting \nRegister today and attend wherever you’re located. \nRegister here!\n  \n(Psst: Minnesota community! Email the organizer to attend for FREE:  Melissa Greene | melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org)
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/one-day-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,One Day Conference Series,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Greene":MAILTO:melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164753Z
CREATED:20260616T164409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T164753Z
UID:10010481-1782118800-1782144000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:June One-Day Conference
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nConnection First: Supporting Youth Through Relationships\, Regulation\, and Real-Life Tools \nBefore our big annual conference in October\, we’re offering a full day of virtual training for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers and professionals in June! \nHosted by Families Rising MN\, but attend wherever you’re located (MN families: contact us at connections@wearefamiliesrising.org for separate pricing).
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/june-one-day-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Greene":MAILTO:melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T182025Z
CREATED:20260121T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182025Z
UID:10009637-1782153000-1782158400@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/2026-06-22/
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:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T180943Z
CREATED:20250214T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180943Z
UID:10008904-1782329400-1782334800@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-2-2-2/2026-06-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260310T205900Z
CREATED:20260310T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205900Z
UID:10010063-1782381600-1782387000@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/2026-06-25/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T222555Z
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007454-1782680400-1782685800@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-2-2/2026-06-28/
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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