BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T053414 CREATED:20250606T164306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T195214Z UID:10001459-1754125200-1754136000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adoption Fair at Children's Home and LSS DESCRIPTION:CHLSS Eustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)\nJoin us for a family-friendly morning of connection\, learning\, and fun at our Adoption Fair! Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption and foster care or are further along in the journey\, this event offers something for everyone. \nEvent Highlights Include:\n\nTherapy Llamas – meet and mingle with these gentle companions!\nGames & Giveaways – fun for all ages.\nTalk with Families – hear real stories from those who have fostered for adopted.\nStaff Consultations – speak one-on-one with adoption and foster care professionals.\nAdoptee Resource Table – explore helpful tools and materials.\nLearn the Process – understand timelines\, fees\, and what to expect.\n\nSpecial Breakout Session at 11:00 AM (CT)\nKidsave Colombia Hosting Information Session\nFeaturing a special guest speaker\, this session will provide insights into hosting opportunities and how you can make a difference. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Bring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your family—we can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n \n \n Adoption Fair 2025\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis 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 Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)How many individuals plan on attending?(Required)CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-fair-at-childrens-home-and-lss/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Event-Pic-19.png GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T053414 CREATED:20250624T134158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T093024Z UID:10001465-1755340200-1755349200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: 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. \nConfidence Learning Center “Camp Confidence” – Brainerd\, MN\nSaturday\, August 16th\, 2025\, from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (CT)\nJoin us for a fun day of summer camp experiences at Camp Confidence in Brainerd\, MN! Activities include ziplining\, rope courses\, animal sanctuary\, and crafts. We will start with check-in and snacks at 10:30 am\, followed by camp activities and ending with a catered lunch at 12:30 pm. \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. \nThis event is currently at capacity. Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist and you will be notified if a spot becomes available. Thank you! \n\n \n \n Connect2Connect Waitlist\n \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Camp Confidence; Brainerd\, MN: Saturday August 16th\, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-08-16-2025/ LOCATION:Camp Confidence\, 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Drive\, East Gull Lake\, MN\, 56401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Event-Pic-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T053414 CREATED:20250618T194638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T162834Z UID:10001464-1755795600-1755802800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Back to School Bash DESCRIPTION:Children’s Home Eustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nThursday\, August 21 from 5:00pm–7:00pm\nCelebrate the start of the school year with us at our annual Back to School Bash! This free\, family-friendly event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families’ Permanency Support Service grant. \nThe event supports youth in foster care\, including those cared for by relatives and kinship caregivers. Each child attending will receive a backpack and essential school supplies. Families can also enjoy a light dinner\, connect with community resources\, and participate in fun activities like face painting\, games\, and visits with certified therapy llamas! \nAll foster families across Minnesota are welcome — especially those in relative or kinship care. \nWhat to expect: \n\nBackpacks and school supplies\nLight dinner\nCommunity resource connections\nFace painting\, games\, and therapy llamas\nOpen-house format\, drop in anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm\n\nGet Involved\nWe are conducting a school supply drive to support this event. Visit our community closet page to view our Amazon wish list and donate supplies: \nView Our Wish List\nWe are also looking for volunteers to help support this event. Help is needed in both event setup and during the event. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nQuestions? Contact Sam Brannon at sam.brannon@chlss.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/back-to-school-bash-2025/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Event-Pic-20.png GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR