BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services - ECPv6.18.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T195412Z CREATED:20250417T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195412Z UID:10001789-1779195600-1779206400@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-2-2/2026-05-19/ 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/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260108T130130Z CREATED:20260108T130130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T130130Z UID:10001675-1779989400-1780000200@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:TBRI® is an attachment-based\, informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. \nTBRI® Nurture Group Module\nIn this class\, we will discuss: \n\nIntroducing Nurture Group\nSome Proactive Strategies to Practice\nThe 6 Parts of a TBRI® Nurture Group\n\nSign up for Training Today! URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-9/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T195412Z CREATED:20250417T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195412Z UID:10001790-1781701200-1781712000@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-2-2/2026-06-17/ 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/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140551Z CREATED:20260616T140551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T140551Z UID:10001850-1782820800-1782824400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer\nTuesday\, June 30th from Noon – 1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom\nAs families hit the road more often during the summer months\, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on keeping kids safe in vehicles. This webinar will walk caregivers through how to ensure children are riding in the correct car seat or seat belt based on their age\, size\, and developmental stage. We’ll cover proper installation and use of rear-facing seats\, forwarding-facing seats\, booster seats and seat belts\, along with common mistakes to avoid. Participants will leave with practical tips to confidently secure their child on every trip\, whether it’s a quick ride to the park or a long road trip. Join us for this timely reminder and help make safety second nature all summer long. Please submit any questions you have about vehicle safety with your registration. \nPlease Note: This webinar does not replace the required B.E.S.T. training for foster care licensing. \nPresenter: Katie Hanson\, CPST Proxy \nMother\, Educator\, Car Seat Enthusiast \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n\n \n \n Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer\n \n \n CompanyThis 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-keeping-kids-safe-on-the-road-this-summer/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T195412Z CREATED:20250417T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195412Z UID:10001796-1784725200-1784736000@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-2-2/2026-07-22/ 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/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001871-1784808000-1784818800@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T152130Z CREATED:20260708T135901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152130Z UID:10001887-1786537800-1786543200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home\nWednesday\, August 12 from 12:30-2:00pm CT (via zoom).\nParenting through foster care or adoption can be incredibly meaningful\, but it can also bring unique\, frustrating challenges. You may find yourself wondering why typical parenting strategies don’t seem to work\, or why everyday moments can quickly turn into power struggles\, meltdowns\, or shutdowns. In this practical workshop\, you’ll learn three brain-based parenting tools from the Mad to Glad Blueprint™ that help create more calm\, connection\, and cooperation at home. You’ll discover the concept of “fire in the brain\,” why some children react so intensely\, and common parenting responses that unintentionally add fuel to the fire. You’ll leave with simple strategies\, renewed confidence\, and hope that peace at home is possible! \nPresented by Samantha Moe\, MA\, SLP \nFor more than two decades\, Certified Parent Coach and international keynote speaker Samantha Moe\, MA\, SLP has equipped parents and professionals with proven tools to help children with big feelings calm\, connect\, and cooperate. Creator of the Mad to Glad Blueprint™\, a revolutionary brain-and-nervous-system-based approach\, Samantha has partnered with leading U.S. organizations\, including early childhood authorities\, top autism agencies like Fraser\, and the MN Association for Children’s Mental Health. Her approach to positive communication works to soothe and even prevent intense kids’ most challenging behaviors\, creating more peace and enjoyment for families around the world.  Find out more at: www.samanthamoe.com \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-3-essential-skills-to-calm-behaviors-create-more-peace-at-home/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001872-1786622400-1786633200@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T195412Z CREATED:20250417T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195412Z UID:10001797-1787058000-1787068800@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-2-2/2026-08-18/ 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/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001873-1787832000-1787842800@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-08-27/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001874-1789041600-1789052400@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T195412Z CREATED:20250417T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195412Z UID:10001851-1789563600-1789574400@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-2-2/2026-09-16/ 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/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001875-1790251200-1790262000@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T154834Z CREATED:20260824T152301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154834Z UID:10001902-1791021600-1791043200@chlss.org SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid/AED Training DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Free CPR/First Aid/AED – American Red Cross Certified Course in Fergus Falls! \nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Fergus Falls\, MN 56537\nLearn life-saving skills and gain the confidence to respond in emergency situations. This American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED class provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac\, breathing and first aid emergencies. This class includes skills demonstration and results in American Red Cross Certification that is valid for two years. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants\, so early registration is encouraged. Secure your spot today! \nWe will provide donuts and coffee to help fuel our day of learning! \nPlease dress comfortably. \nOur Trainer: Sue Kepner is an American Red Cross Certified Instructor and Training Specialist with the Residential and Customized Support Services (RCSS) division of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. As a member of the Training and Quality Team\, Sue brings extensive experience in teaching First Aid\, CPR\, and AED skills to adults in a supportive and engaging learning environment. \n\n \n \n CPR/First Aid/AED Training\n \n \n URLThis 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/cpr-first-aid-aed-training/ LOCATION:Lutheran Social Service – Fergus Falls\, 731 Western Ave\, Fergus Falls\, MN\, 56537\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001876-1791460800-1791471600@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260821T145407Z CREATED:20260821T145406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T145407Z UID:10001888-1791982800-1791993600@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-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Blaine Fire Station\, 11920 Ulysses St. Ne\, Blaine\, MN\, 55434\, 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:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260922T105215Z CREATED:20260909T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T105215Z UID:10001907-1792004400-1792009800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Refusing to Energize Negative Behavior DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Refusing to Energize Negative Behavior\nWednesday\, October 14 from 7:00-8:30pm CT (via zoom).\nThe Nurtured Heart Approach® (created by Howard Glasser) is a relationship-based way to help children build self-control\, confidence\, and positive behavior\, leading them to grow inner wealth. This evidence-based method gives caregivers\, educators\, and professionals the tools to calm chaos\, build trust\, and bring out a child/youth’s inner greatness.  \nIn this session\, caregivers will learn how to stop “feeding” unwanted behavior with too much talking\, emotion\, or intensity. The session focuses on helping caregivers stay calm\, choose fewer words\, and respond in ways that reduce power struggles while still supporting their child(ren).  \nPresented by Sarah How \nSarah is a wife and mom of four adult children\, two of whom joined their family through therapeutic foster care adoption at ages 6 and 12. She knows firsthand the joy\, complexity\, and challenges that can come with building a family. Her calling flows from a deep faith and a belief that every child\, no matter their story\, has value and greatness.  \nSarah is a Worldwide Certified Training Intensive Partner and Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience walking alongside children\, families\, and educators. As an international speaker\, relationship coach\, and author of books for both adults and children\, she is passionate about helping caregivers and educators build strong\, healthy relationships and transform everyday behavioral struggles into opportunities for connection\, growth\, and grace.  \nAfter adopting two of their children in 2009\, Sarah began openly sharing her family’s story\, the joys as well as the hard parts\, trusting that honesty and vulnerability could encourage other caregivers walking a similar road. She draws strength from her faith community and remains deeply connected to her local adoptive community through retreats and support groups. She also understands that the journey of parenting and connection doesn’t simply end when a child turns 18.  \nAt the heart of Sarah’s books\, speaking\, and professional work is a simple belief: every child and family has the capacity to grow emotionally\, connect deeply\, discover their greatness\, and thrive together.  \nClick Here to Register for Part 2!\nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Refusing to Energize Negative Behavior\n \n \n URLThis 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-refusing-to-energize-negative-behavior/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260929T183221Z CREATED:20260807T152034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T183221Z UID:10001898-1792431000-1792438200@chlss.org SUMMARY:W.I.S.E. Up! Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an encouraging evening of connection\, skill-building and practice.\nWho: Children grades 3-6 who are in foster care or have been adopted through any program\, and their parents \nWhen: Monday\, October 19\, 2026\, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nWhere: Children’s Home; 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55108 \nW.I.S.E. Up!® is an empowerment program designed to help children in adoptive\, foster and kinship families respond to curious\, intrusive or insensitive questions with confidence. This event is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \n“Why don’t you look like your parents?” \n“How much did you cost?” \n“Where are your real parents?” \nChildren often hear questions like these from classmates\, peers and adults. W.I.S.E. Up! gives kids practical language and simple strategies to decide when to walk away\, avoid the question\, share selectively or educate others — while staying in control of their own story. \nYouth and parents/caregivers will enjoy separate pizza dinners and interactive workshops\, then come together at the end to demonstrate and practice W.I.S.E. Up! scenarios in a supportive setting. \nPizza dinner provided. Please contact FCAEducation@chlss.org with any questions! \nThank you for your interest. This event is currently at capacity and registration is closed. URL:https://chlss.org/event/w-i-s-e-up-workshop/ 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:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001877-1792670400-1792681200@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T203000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181957Z CREATED:20260909T154228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T181957Z UID:10001908-1793127600-1793133000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Actively Recognizing the Positive DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Actively Recognizing the Positive\nTuesday\, October 27 from 7:00-8:30pm CT (via zoom).\nThe Nurtured Heart Approach® (created by Howard Glasser) is a relationship-based way to help children build self-control\, confidence\, and positive behavior\, leading them to grow inner wealth. This evidence-based method gives caregivers\, educators\, and professionals the tools to calm chaos\, build trust\, and bring out a child/youth’s inner greatness.  \nIn this session\, caregivers learn practical language and strategies to help their child(ren) feel seen\, valued\, and capable\, without overpraising or lecturing\, especially in the small moments that often go unnoticed. This is not praise or rewards\, but specific recognition that helps children build a strong inner sense of success and understand their own abilities.   \nPresented by Sarah How \nSarah is a wife and mom of four adult children\, two of whom joined their family through therapeutic foster care adoption at ages 6 and 12. She knows firsthand the joy\, complexity\, and challenges that can come with building a family. Her calling flows from a deep faith and a belief that every child\, no matter their story\, has value and greatness.  \nSarah is a Worldwide Certified Training Intensive Partner and Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience walking alongside children\, families\, and educators. As an international speaker\, relationship coach\, and author of books for both adults and children\, she is passionate about helping caregivers and educators build strong\, healthy relationships and transform everyday behavioral struggles into opportunities for connection\, growth\, and grace.  \nAfter adopting two of their children in 2009\, Sarah began openly sharing her family’s story\, the joys as well as the hard parts\, trusting that honesty and vulnerability could encourage other caregivers walking a similar road. She draws strength from her faith community and remains deeply connected to her local adoptive community through retreats and support groups. She also understands that the journey of parenting and connection doesn’t simply end when a child turns 18.  \nAt the heart of Sarah’s books\, speaking\, and professional work is a simple belief: every child and family has the capacity to grow emotionally\, connect deeply\, discover their greatness\, and thrive together.  \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Actively Recognizing the Positive\n \n \n URLThis 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-actively-recognizing-the-positive/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260821T145340Z CREATED:20250708T161247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T145340Z UID:10001901-1794402000-1794412800@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-2-2-2/2026-11-11/ 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:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001878-1794484800-1794495600@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T133000 DTSTAMP:20260921T154901Z CREATED:20260921T152554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T154901Z UID:10001913-1795003200-1795008600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: What Birth Parents Wish Adoptive Parents Knew DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: What Birth Parents Wish Adoptive Parents Knew\nWednesday\, November 18th from 12:00-1:30pm CT (via zoom).\nIn the foster care and adoption community\, the voices of adoptees and adoptive parents are often at the center of the conversation. But what about birth parents? What do birth parents wish foster\, adoptive and kinship caregivers understood about their experiences? Are there messages or practices that\, while well-intended\, may unintentionally cause harm to other members of the adoption triad? Join Kelly Tronstad\, Executive Director of Bellis\, and Becca Underhill\, Education Manager at Children’s Home\, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation exploring the perspectives of birth parents and ways to foster greater understanding\, empathy and connection. \nPresented by Kelly Tronstad\, M. Ed. & LPFE and Becca Underhill\, Education Manager \nKelly Tronstad\, M. Ed. & LPFE\, is the Executive Director at Bellis. Kelly started Bellis’ online Stronger Together Peer Support™ programming in July 2021 before moving to Executive Director in February 2024. She continues to facilitate one of the weekly online groups to stay connected to the people and mission she cares so deeply about. \nBecca Underhill has been an Education Manager with Children’s Home since November 2019. In this role\, she has served as a trainer for prospective foster and adoptive parents\, a facilitator of Parent Support Groups and a leader of various youth adoption education programs. Having built her family through adoption in 2012\, she understands the importance of connection with other foster and adoptive families. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n What Birth Parents Wish Adoptive Parents Knew\n \n \n PhoneThis 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/what-birth-parents-wish-adoptive-parents-knew/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T191114Z CREATED:20261015T182038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T191114Z UID:10001926-1795521600-1795527000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Belonging Need DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: The Belonging Need.  Understanding Belonging to Help Children and Families Move from Surviving to Thriving \nTuesday\, November 24 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT (via zoom).\nChildren who have experienced foster care\, adoption\, separation or loss often carry a deep need to know that they are seen\, valued and truly belong. In this engaging and inspiring webinar\, Gaelin Elmore shares how belonging is a fundamental human need that shapes sense of self\, resilience\, relationships and overall well-being. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal lived experience in foster care\, Gaelin explores how caregivers can intentionally create environments where children feel connected\, accepted and secure. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into how belonging impacts behavior\, motivation\, trust and healing\, and learn ways to strengthen connection within their families. This session will offer a powerful perspective on supporting children and youth with foster care and adoption experiences while helping every member of the family move from surviving to thriving. \nTakeaways: \n\nUnderstand why belonging is a fundamental human need and why it is especially important for children who have experienced foster care\, adoption or loss.\nExplore how belonging influences sense of self\, resilience\, emotional well-being and healthy relationships.\nLearn practical strategies for creating a family environment where children feel valued\, connected and secure.\nGain insight into how a strong sense of belonging can support healing\, trust and long-term thriving for children and families.\n\n  Presented by Gaelin Elmore \nGaelin Elmore is a former NFL athlete turned nationally recognized keynote speaker and belonging expert\, and advocate whose work is deeply informed by his own lived experience in foster care. He has worked with fortune 500 companies\, state agencies\, and small locally run non-profits\, all with the same mission – to create environments where EVERYONE can thrive: teams\, leaders\, AND clients. And thriving is only possible when we belong. Gaelin’s keynotes are a perfect blend of humor\, practicality\, and hard truth that challenges\, connects\, and changes every audience he shares space with. Gaelin’s message\, passion\, and story has led him to stages in 39 different states and multiple different countries in the last calendar year alone. Even still\, the most important stage where Gaelin gets to “practice what he preaches” is at home\, with his superstar wife\, Micaela\, and their superstar children (depending on the day)\, Laniah (Luh-ny-yuh)\, Gideon\, Tatum\, and their newest addition Aenias (uh-ny-us)! \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n The Belonging Need\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 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-the-belonging-need/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Website-Event-Pic-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T165622Z CREATED:20260629T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165622Z UID:10001879-1796299200-1796310000@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION:Trust-Based Relational Intervention\, or TBRI®\, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.  \nJoin Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort\nEach module will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00 PM CST to approximately 3:00 PM CST\, with a short break included. You may register for individual sessions or attend the full series.  \nClick Here to Learn More and Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-10/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T140000 DTSTAMP:20261015T185805Z CREATED:20261015T184508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T185805Z UID:10001927-1796819400-1796824800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family\nWednesday\, December 9 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CT (via zoom).\nThe combined joys and challenges of parenting can make it easy to put your own well-being last. Many of us know that mind-body practices can help both adults and children manage stress\, ease anxiety\, and improve sleep. Explore simple ways to incorporate mind-body skills into your family’s busy schedule. In this interactive session\, you’ll learn simple ways to: \n\nManage stress and ease anxiety\nIncrease energy and strengthen connection\nSupport better sleep\nCreate a toolkit of practices for supporting yourself your family\n\nPresented by Chrissy Mignogna \nChrissy Mignogna is the author of the I Am Safe book and framework\, a mind-body approach to behavioral health used across crisis behavioral health hospital units\, outpatient programs\, juvenile services\, special education and Head Start. She collaborates with movemindfully\, a training and consulting company\, to support behavioral health professionals\, educators\, youth workers and families in bringing mind-body practices into their personal and professional lives. Chrissy offers community-based classes both in person and online through her own business\, Winged Heart Yoga. Her mission has always been to promote behavioral health by creating welcoming\, safe spaces for people to explore how to use their mind-body connection for healing. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family\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-i-am-safe/ 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:20261209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260923T160209Z CREATED:20250402T171751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T160209Z UID:10001915-1796821200-1796832000@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-2/2026-12-09/ LOCATION:Roseville Fire Station\, 2701 Lexington Ave N\, Roseville\, 55113\, 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 END:VCALENDAR