BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CHLSS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chlss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHLSS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260628T041210 CREATED:20260610T134652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134652Z UID:10001845-1782518400-1782691199@chlss.org SUMMARY:Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Social Services and other vendors at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival. URL:https://chlss.org/event/twin-cities-pride-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Loring Park\, 1382 Willow St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260628T041210 CREATED:20260518T134054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135916Z UID:10001829-1782642600-1782648000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person\, interactive\, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nChildren’s Home recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nCarlson’s Lovable Llamas – Waconia\, MN\nSunday\, June 28th\, 2026\, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (CT)\nPlease join us for an afternoon of connection\, play\, and Llama snuggles at Carlson’s Lovable Llamas. \nFamilies should arrive at 10:30am. Our group will learn about Llamas\, spend time brushing and feeding llamas\, and then take the llamas for a walk. At 12:00pm\, we will eat lunch at the picnic tables. Lunch will be provided. \nThis event is designed for the whole family\, caregivers and kids alike\, and offers space for movement\, curiosity\, and connection at your own pace. \nWe look forward to gathering together in this relaxed\, welcoming farm setting! \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nRegister Here URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-06-28-2025/ LOCATION:Carlson’s Llovable Llamas\, 8380 County Rd 10 E\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Website-Event-Pic-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T041210 CREATED:20260616T140551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T140551Z UID:10001850-1782820800-1782824400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer\nTuesday\, June 30th from Noon – 1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom\nAs families hit the road more often during the summer months\, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on keeping kids safe in vehicles. This webinar will walk caregivers through how to ensure children are riding in the correct car seat or seat belt based on their age\, size\, and developmental stage. We’ll cover proper installation and use of rear-facing seats\, forwarding-facing seats\, booster seats and seat belts\, along with common mistakes to avoid. Participants will leave with practical tips to confidently secure their child on every trip\, whether it’s a quick ride to the park or a long road trip. Join us for this timely reminder and help make safety second nature all summer long. Please submit any questions you have about vehicle safety with your registration. \nPlease Note: This webinar does not replace the required B.E.S.T. training for foster care licensing. \nPresenter: Katie Hanson\, CPST Proxy \nMother\, Educator\, Car Seat Enthusiast \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n\n \n \n Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer\n \n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of people attending:(Required)Email(Required)\n \n County(Required)State(Required)AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificI am a:(Required)\n \n \n Parent/Caregiver\n \n \n \n Professional\n \n \n \n Other\n What agency are you working with?(Required)For parents/caregivers: Where are you in the adoption/foster care process?\n \n \n Waiting\n \n \n \n Temporary Placement\n \n \n \n Adoptive Placement\n \n \n \n Finalized\n Please provide any questions you have about this topic:CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-keeping-kids-safe-on-the-road-this-summer/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR