This webinar will be presented by Brianna Sigg (she/her), MSW, LICSW Join us for our free webinar, Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth, presented by licensed therapist Brianna Sigg. This in-depth presentation will help prepare foster and/or adoptive parents with the language, tools, and resources needed to support youth who may be questioning their gender identity, sexual orientation,
Special Education and the IEP: What Parents Need to Know To Be an Advocate for Their Child Michelle Maloney, Ed. S., N.C.S.P., is an adoptive parent and School Psychologist with South Washington County Schools, where she applies her expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and
What Caregivers Need to Know About Trauma Informed Education Miriam Reisetter, MSW, LICSW, is a School Social Worker in the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District. She also has past professional experience as an Adoption Social Worker with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. In this webinar, Miriam will share about the role of a social
Join Us for a Deeper Dive Into Emotional Regulation A Two-part Live Webinar Series Taking Place December 5 & 6, 2022, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (CT) In Part 1, Kelly Tronstad, M.Ed. and CH/LSS Family Support Coach will discuss the benefits of emotional regulation and how we as parents can help ourselves, and our children, manage
Join Us for a Deeper Dive Into ADHD Brain Basics and Behaviors Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (CT) This webinar will present introductory information about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This will include an overview of the neurodiversity present within the ADHD brain, behaviors that we often see as a result of this neurodivergence, and
Join Us for a Deeper Dive Into How to Tackle Technology with Kids Monday, May 1, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (CT) Who wishes we were still in the dark ages when it comes to our kids and technology? Technology safety is a challenge for all parents, but when we are parenting kids with trauma histories
Join Us for a Deeper Dive Into Supporting Children Through Caregiver Regulation Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (CT) Caregivers play a vital role in helping their children learn how to regulate themselves. When caregivers are able to regulate their own emotions and reactions, it creates a sense of safety and security for the
Join Us for a Deeper Dive: Meaningful Relationships — What Matters to Youth in Foster Care Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (CT) Youth are foster care experts through their lived experience. Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)-MN Youth developed this panel presentation to help caregivers and child welfare staff understand the importance of relationships from
Join Us for a Deeper Dive: How Caregivers Can Support & Advocate for LGBTQ+ Youth Thursday, June 29, 2023, from Noon-1:00 p.m. (CT) Join us for a deeper dive with licensed therapist Brianna Sigg for a presentation about how caregivers can support and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in their lives. This webinar will help prepare
This 3-hour course is required by the State of Minnesota for any family licensed for children aged 7 years or younger. The class takes place in person and introduces participants to car seat and vehicle safety for children. The cost of the class is $28.50 per person, and completion verification is good for 5 years.
