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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CROPPED-LOGO-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Clark":MAILTO:barbclarkfasd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007378-1736110800-1736116200@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-2-2/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,Support Groups,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T044207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T191858Z
UID:10006968-1736193600-1736197200@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-2/2025-01-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LGBTQIA2SYouth.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20241005T013050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T182158Z
UID:10009116-1736357400-1736362800@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Transracial Families Support Group *In-person*
DESCRIPTION:Families Rising MN is inviting you to our alternating in-person monthly support for transracial families. This support group will be for caregivers as well as youth. Childcare will also be available. \n Please pre-register in advance below. \nRegister here
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/transracial-families-support-group-in-person/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Eagan Community Center\, 1501 Central Pkwy\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States
CATEGORIES:in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Youth Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transracial-Families-Group-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T030000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240426T062733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T060704Z
UID:10005656-1736388000-1736391600@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/2025-01-09/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20241005T011756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T213015Z
UID:10008212-1736665200-1736713800@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-2-2/2025-01-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transracial-Families-Group-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nitara Frost":MAILTO:nitarafrost@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007379-1736715600-1736721000@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-2-2/2025-01-12/
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:20250116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T052933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155019Z
UID:10008403-1737025200-1737030600@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-2/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MetroLunchBunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Peterson":MAILTO:juliepeterson@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007380-1737320400-1737325800@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-2-2/2025-01-19/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T070638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T071420Z
UID:10005785-1737320400-1737352800@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/2025-01-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T073820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192601Z
UID:10008658-1737453600-1737459000@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/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:General MN,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Single-Parenting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Walsh":MAILTO:jeannewalsh@wearefamiliesrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240130T034524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222555Z
UID:10007381-1737925200-1737930600@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-2-2/2025-01-26/
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:20250127T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T090000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T005840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T042613Z
UID:10004326-1737963000-1737968400@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-2-2/2025-01-27/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240828T075940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T052844Z
UID:10005856-1738065600-1738071000@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Central Minnesota Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person support group for adoptive\, foster\, and kinship caregivers in St. Cloud and surrounding areas. Connect with an experienced parent support specialists and other caregivers for support and resource sharing. \nJoin in-person at:\nSt. Cloud Public Library – Room 268\n1300 W St Germain St.\nSt. Cloud\, MN 56301 \n 
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/st-cloud-area-support-2-2/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:St. Cloud Public Library\, 1300 W St Germain St. Room 268\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General MN,in-person,Minnesota Events,MN Featured Event,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Central-MN.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Neuman":MAILTO:katieneuman@wearefamiliesrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T185525
CREATED:20240129T213452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T063445Z
UID:10000402-1738072800-1738076400@wearefamiliesrising.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Tax Credit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST\nNo fee \nHave questions about how to claim the adoption tax credit? Families Rising’s adoption tax credit expert\, Josh Kroll\, presents a webinar on the federal adoption tax credit outlining the steps to file. The focus is on filing for the 2024 tax year\, but also covers applying for the credit for adoptions as far back as 2019. Josh explains what parents need to do to take advantage of the credit. \nPresented by Josh Kroll\, Families Rising staff. \nRegister to attend or receive the recording afterward
URL:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/event/adoption-tax-credit-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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