BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chlss.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services
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:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
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:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20241119T180338Z
CREATED:20241119T175224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T180338Z
UID:10001325-1740823200-1740841200@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Adoption Day Camp Overview:\n\nGroups meet one Saturday per month\, January through April\, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\n\nDates: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, and April 5\, 2025.\n\n\nAll events will take place in the Twin Cities Metro.\nEach morning\, youth will participate in emotional skill building through Nurture Groups\, and age-based curriculum on a specific topic. This year’s topics are:\n\n2nd & 3rd Grade – Communication & W.I.S.E. UP!\n4th & 5th Grade – Friendship\n6th & 7th Grade – Self-Esteem\n\n\nEach event will feature a fun activity or field trip in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.\nCost to attend: $25 per child\, per event (non-refundable). Bus transportation will be provided from the Children’s Home Main Office to field trip locations.\n\nDay 3: Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nDrop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN \nCaponi Art Park is a community sculpture garden located in Eagan. During our third camp event\, park staff will come to Children’s Home to lead youth in a nature art workshop. Participants will receive a nature lesson and then create their very own seed art mosaic to take home. Registration Deadline: Friday\, February 24\, 2025.  \n\nParent Coffee Hour: Saturday\, March 2\, 2025\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \n\nRegistration & Additional Details
URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-day-camp-2025-3/
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/2023/11/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-Header.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:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20250107T121437Z
CREATED:20241209T164308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T121437Z
UID:10001332-1740222000-1740229200@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. \nMount Kato – Mankato\, MN\nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun day of snow tubing at Mt. Kato in Mankato\, MN. We will gather in the chalet\, distribute tubing tickets\, and enjoy a fun experience together! A catered lunch will be provided. All tubers must be at least 42 inches tall.  \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.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-02-22-2025/
LOCATION:Mount Kato\, 20461 Old Hwy 66\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T150000
DTSTAMP:20241119T180048Z
CREATED:20241119T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T180048Z
UID:10001324-1738404000-1738422000@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Adoption Day Camp Overview:\n\nGroups meet one Saturday per month\, January through April\, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\n\nDates: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, and April 5\, 2025.\n\n\nAll events will take place in the Twin Cities Metro.\nEach morning\, youth will participate in emotional skill building through Nurture Groups\, and age-based curriculum on a specific topic. This year’s topics are:\n\n2nd & 3rd Grade – Communication & W.I.S.E. UP!\n4th & 5th Grade – Friendship\n6th & 7th Grade – Self-Esteem\n\n\nEach event will feature a fun activity or field trip in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.\nCost to attend: $25 per child\, per event (non-refundable). Bus transportation will be provided from the Children’s Home Main Office to field trip locations.\n\nDay 2: Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nDrop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN \nAt our second camp event\, we will visit Alliance Francaise in Minneapolis. Youth will have the opportunity to get hands-on in the kitchen during a cooking class. They will also work on a craft and participate in music and games. Registration Deadline: Friday\, January 24\, 2025.  \n\nParent Coffee Hour: Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \n\nRegistration & Additional Details
URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-day-camp-2025-2/
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/2023/11/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-Header.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:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20241119T175842Z
CREATED:20241119T174632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T175842Z
UID:10001323-1735984800-1736002800@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Adoption Day Camp Overview:\n\nGroups meet one Saturday per month\, January through April\, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\n\nDates: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, and April 5\, 2025.\n\n\nAll events will take place in the Twin Cities Metro.\nEach morning\, youth will participate in emotional skill building through Nurture Groups\, and age-based curriculum on a specific topic. This year’s topics are:\n\n2nd & 3rd Grade – Communication & W.I.S.E. UP!\n4th & 5th Grade – Friendship\n6th & 7th Grade – Self-Esteem\n\n\nEach event will feature a fun activity or field trip in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.\nCost to attend: $25 per child\, per event (non-refundable). Bus transportation will be provided from the Children’s Home Main Office to field trip locations.\n\nDay 1: Saturday\, January 4\, 2025\, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nDrop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN \nAt our first camp event\, we will get our bodies moving at InnerActive\, an indoor playground in Mounds View. This space features a large playground\, full size basketball court\, large turf field\, kangaroo jumper\, and building blocks from Imagination Playground. This activity focuses on building connection and comfort with other adoptees.  Registration Deadline: Friday\, December 27\, 2024.  \n\nParent Coffee Hour: Saturday\, January 4\, 2025\, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \n\nRegistration & Additional Details
URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-day-camp-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/2023/11/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-Header.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:20241227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T160000
DTSTAMP:20241126T120803Z
CREATED:20241104T162511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T120803Z
UID:10001313-1735308000-1735315200@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. \nEmagine Movie Theater – Monticello\nFriday\, December 27th\, 2024\, from 2:00 pm – end of the movie.\nJoin us for a sensory friendly movie showing of Moana 2 at the Emagine Movie Theater in Monticello\, MN. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. \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 now at full capacity. Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-12-27-2024/
LOCATION:Emagine Theater – Monticello\, MN\, 9375 Deegan Avenue\, Monticello\, 55362
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Event-Pic-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20250203T150358Z
CREATED:20241007T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T150358Z
UID:10001291-1732356000-1732363200@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ 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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nLSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ 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. \nColor Me Mine\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nJoin us for an artsy day at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\, Minnesota! We will be painting ceramic art pieces and have a light lunch together. Additional details will be emailed closer to the date. \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 at capacity. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. You will receive an email if a spot becomes available. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Pride Families Connect2Connect Waitlist (November)\n                             \n                        \n                        NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n			\n				\n				Color Me Mine Maple Grove: Saturday\, November 23rd\, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 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?*The artwork we make will need to be fired in a kiln at the Maple Grove location. You can either plan to pick it up from Color Me Mine a week or later after the event\, or you can coordinate a pickup time from our CHLSS office building. Which would you prefer?*\n			\n				\n				pickup from Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\n			\n			\n				\n				pickup from the CHLSS office building (1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul)\n			CAPTCHA\n         Submit \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-november-23-2024/
LOCATION:Color Me Mine\, 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/November-C2C.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR