Community Events

Please join us for our free webinar presented by Molly Crawford, State Registrar for the Office of Vital Records, discussing the recent law change for adoptees accessing original birth certificates. Adoptee Access to Original Birth Records Beginning July 1, 2024, adopted people born in Minnesota who are 18 or older will be able to request

You're Invited to a Shopping-Style Event for Relative and Kinship Caregivers Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at the Olmsted County Office for a shopping-style experience providing educational resources and items of need including diapers, coats, backpacks, and hygiene products. This event is made possible by DHS, Children’s Home Society

Please join us for a casual, open-house style pub event at Lake Monster Brewing in Saint Paul. We are looking forward to connecting with you, talking about our current programs, and sharing what’s ahead. We hope you can join us in conversation, appetizers, and a beverage while learning about the ways you can engage with

Join us for the Golden Valley Pride Festival on June 8, 2024, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table, say hello, and learn more about our programs. This event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the Golden Valley Pride Festival here. Event Location: Brookview Park 200

We look forward to hosting a group volunteer event at the Minnesota Farmer’s Union on Thursday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CH/LSS staff will provide a Foster Care and Adoption presentation to Minnesota Farmer's Union staff, followed by guiding the team in crafting tie-blankets, a meaningful project that directly benefits those we serve. Interested