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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T072202Z
UID:10006280-1733130000-1736073000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Thrive Through the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Holidays\, including birthdays\, can be hard for children in foster and adoptive families. In this session\, join Bark Clark as we dig into some of the why and also discuss strategies to help our kids do better on these big days so we can thrive through these special seasons. \n  \nJoin here!\n  \n  \nOr copy this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84285296204
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/thrive-through-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T044207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T191858Z
UID:10006967-1733169600-1733173200@wearefamiliesrising.org
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-2/2024-12-02/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20241011T043056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T043056Z
UID:10006262-1733410800-1733414400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Assistance Eligibility and Benefits Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST\nNo fee \nIn this session\, you will learn the basics of adoption assistance for children adopted from foster care\, including eligibility\, benefits\, taxes\, and more. The workshop is designed for both prospective parents seeking to learn more about the support available for the children they adopt and parents who are seeking an adjustment due to a change in their child’s needs or circumstances. \nPresented by Josh Kroll\, Families Rising staff. \nRegister to attend or receive the recording afterward
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/adoption-assistance-eligibility-benefits-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Virtual,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1694062806144.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007376-1733691600-1733697000@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-2-2/2024-12-08/
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:20241212T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T030000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240426T062733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T060704Z
UID:10005655-1733968800-1733972400@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/2024-12-12/
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:20241212T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20241005T011756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T213015Z
UID:10008211-1733986800-1734035400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Transracial Families Support Group *Virtual*
DESCRIPTION:Families Rising MN is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join us for alternating virtual monthly support for transracial families. This meeting is for caregivers only. \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84717339756 \nMeeting ID: 847 1733 9756
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/transracial-families-support-2-2/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007377-1734296400-1734301800@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-2-2/2024-12-15/
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:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T073820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192601Z
UID:10008657-1734429600-1734435000@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/2024-12-17/
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:20241219T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T063000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20241207T052304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T052304Z
UID:10006332-1734584400-1734589800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Metro Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Metro Lunch Bunch is a monthly\, in-person meetup for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Join us for a time to connect with other caregivers to find support and parenting resources. This group meets at various locations. \n\nLocation and other information can be found by clicking on the registration link: https://forms.gle/Biz6LzaMGh4aJ44E9 \nThis is a pre-registered\, self-pay event. Registration will close at the participation limit.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/metro-lunch-bunch-2-5/
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005775-1734901200-1734933600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005776-1734987600-1735020000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005777-1735074000-1735106400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005778-1735160400-1735192800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241228
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005779-1735246800-1735279200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005780-1735333200-1735365600@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241230
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005781-1735419600-1735452000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005782-1735506000-1735538400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005783-1735592400-1735624800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2024-12-31/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260613T202321
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005784-1735678800-1735711200@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Holiday (Office Closure)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOur offices are closed and staff are spending time with their family. If you are facing a crisis situation\, please call 911 or contact your local Children’s Mental Health Service Provider. \nIf you need to contact someone at our office\, please email Melissa Greene\, Program Manager\, at melissagreene@wearefamiliesrising.org.
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/holiday-office-closure/2025-01-01/
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