BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.17.3//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:20251103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260806T200233Z CREATED:20250902T224420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200233Z UID:10001536-1762191000-1762198200@chlss.org SUMMARY:W.I.S.E. Up!® DESCRIPTION:W.I.S.E. Up!®\nFREE Dinner and Live Workshop for Parents and Children (Grades 3-6) \nW.I.S.E. Up!® is an empowerment program designed to create a safe space for children to express their feelings about being adopted and prepare them for intrusive questions and insensitive remarks from peers and others:  \n“Why don’t you look like your parents?”  \n“How much did you cost?”  \n“Where are your real parents?”  \nTo empower BOTH foster and adopted children\, The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) developed W.I.S.E. Up!®. This program teaches children that they can decide if\, when and how to share their story. When the questions begin\, W.I.S.E. Up!® gives kids the tools to answer.  \nWho: Foster and adopted children\, grades 3-6\, and their caregivers (childcare available upon request)  \nWhere: Children’s Home/Lutheran Social Service\, 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55108  \nWhen: Monday\, November 3\, 2025\, 5:30-7:30 PM  \nWhat: Chipotle dinner\, then youth\, parent\, and combined workshops  \n  \nWe are thankful to the State of Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth and Families for providing the funding for this dinner and workshop. Optional workbooks will be available for purchase for $15 at the event (recommended one per family).  \nThank you for your interest in this event. We are currently at capacity. \n\n\n \n \n W.I.S.E. Up!® Registration\n \n \n Parent #1(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Parent #1 Email(Required)\n \n Parent #1 Phone(Required)Parent #2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Parent #2 Email\n \n Parent #2 PhoneChild's Name and Grade (in October 2026)(Required)\n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Grade\n \n \n Is this child adopted or in foster care?(Required)\n \n \n Adopted\n \n \n \n In Foster Care\n If adopted\, from which program type?\n \n \n International\n \n \n \n Domestic Infant\n \n \n \n Foster Care\n \n \n \n Kinship\n Add another child attendee:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Row ID \n Actions\n \n \n\n \n \n  \n \n \n Edit\n Delete\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n There are no Entries. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Add Entry\n \n \n Maximum number of entries reached.\n \n\nWill you need additional childcare?(Required)\n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Yes\n If yes\, what age(s) need childcare?CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/w-i-s-e-up/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Event-Pic.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:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T203000 DTSTAMP:20250925T145226Z CREATED:20250925T142612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T145226Z UID:10001575-1762282800-1762288200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Child to Parent Violence DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Child to Parent Violence\nTuesday\, Nov. 4 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis training explores the often-overlooked dynamic of child-to-parent violence\, a form of family violence rooted in histories of emotional and psychological health\, attachment disruptions\, and regulation difficulties. Participants will gain insight into the underlying causes of aggression directed toward caregivers\, learn to recognize patterns of escalation\, and develop informed strategies to respond with safety\, connection and effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on fostering resilience\, supporting caregiver well-being\, and creating pathways for healing within the parent–child relationship. \nPresented by Dr. Vicki Sanders \nDr. Vicki Sanders is a licensed therapist\, speaker\, consultant with a deep passion for helping individuals heal. Originally from the Central Valley\, she has always been committed to serving the local community. As the CEO of VMS Family Counseling Services\, located in Fresno\, California\, she leads a team of seven therapists\, working with diverse clients to provide compassionate\, evidence-based care. \nDr. Vicki specializes in working with individuals who have experienced foster care\, adoption\, or complex relationship history. She prioritizes evidence-based treatments while tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Grounded in a client-centered philosophy\, she ensures individuals understand both the “what” and the “why” of therapy\, empowering them to take an active role in their healing journey. Her expertise in foster care and adoption\, domestic violence\, substance use\, and behavioral health\, and supporting children and adults with identified needs has made her a leading speaker in these fields. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Child to Parent Violence\n \n \n EmailThis 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 Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-child-to-parent-violence/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Event-Pic-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260821T145340Z CREATED:20250708T161247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T145340Z UID:10001581-1762866000-1762876800@chlss.org SUMMARY:B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel) DESCRIPTION:This hybrid course combines interactive online learning with hands-on instruction from a certified car seat safety technician. The cost of this class is $25 per person. Locations vary. \n  \nThis class is also a great option for parents\, grandparents\, or any caregivers who want to learn more about transporting children safely.  If you are licensed to provide foster care (or childcare) for children aged 8 or younger\, this course is required every 5 years. \nB.E.S.T. takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The first hour takes place online. You will receive access to a learning management system and be guided through an interactive Car Seat Basics presentation. You must complete this presentation prior to attending the second hour of training. After completing your online coursework\, you will attend an in-person session with a certified car seat technician. Instruction will take place at YOUR vehicle. If you have a car seat(s)\, this may be used for instruction\, otherwise\, Children’s Home will provide seats for you to practice with. In-person locations vary. Please sign up for an in-person date and location that works best for you. You will receive a certificate of completion during your in-person session. \nView & Register for an upcoming B.E.S.T. course URL:https://chlss.org/event/b-e-s-t-basic-education-for-safe-travel-2-2-2/2025-11-11/ LOCATION:Minneapolis Fire Station 2\, 143 13th Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, 55413\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T203000 DTSTAMP:20250925T170817Z CREATED:20250925T145402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170817Z UID:10001576-1762887600-1762893000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Wholistic View of Health DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Wholistic View of Health\nTuesday\, Nov. 11 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis training is designed for foster and adoptive parents who want to better understand the whole-child perspective. We will explore how physical health\, emotional and psychological health\, and behavior are deeply interconnected\, and how challenges in one area often impact the others. Parents will learn practical strategies to recognize early signs of difficulty\, support their child’s overall well-being\, and respond in ways that promote healing\, resilience\, and growth. \nPresented by Dr. Vicki Sanders \nDr. Vicki Sanders is a licensed therapist\, speaker\, consultant with a deep passion for helping individuals heal. Originally from the Central Valley\, she has always been committed to serving the local community. As the CEO of VMS Family Counseling Services\, located in Fresno\, California\, she leads a team of seven therapists\, working with diverse clients to provide compassionate\, evidence-based care. \nDr. Vicki specializes in working with individuals who have experienced foster care\, adoption\, or complex relationship history. She prioritizes evidence-based treatments while tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Grounded in a client-centered philosophy\, she ensures individuals understand both the “what” and the “why” of therapy\, empowering them to take an active role in their healing journey. Her expertise in foster care and adoption\, domestic violence\, substance use\, and behavioral health\, and supporting children and adults with identified needs has made her a leading speaker in these fields. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Wholistic View of Health\n \n \n EmailThis 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 Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-wholistic-view-of-health/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Event-Pic-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T163000 DTSTAMP:20250512T141512Z CREATED:20250307T164014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T141512Z UID:10001452-1763805600-1763829000@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI®Training DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbritraining-5/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR