BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CHLSS 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20240123T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T115055Z UID:10001112-1718960400-1719075600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In-Person DESCRIPTION:The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly\, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. \nThis track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes introductory sessions as well as a pre- and post- test. \n\n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In Person\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the consecutive class schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday\, 7/17/2026 & Saturday\, 7/18/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n \n \n \n Friday\, 8/14/2026 & Saturday\, 8/15/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-in-person-3/2024-06-21/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes 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:20240620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20240502T154729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T143110Z UID:10001117-1718908200-1718915400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Deeper Dive Webinar: Navigating the Transition from Adolescence to Young Adulthood DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Deeper Dive: Navigating the Transition from Adolescence to Young Adulthood – Education\, Waivers\, Housing and More\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\nAs adoptive and foster parents\, we know that our youth may need additional supports as they enter adulthood\, but these supports are often hard to find and difficult to understand. Parents often “don’t know what they don’t know” and learn about options after the fact.  \nJoin adoptive parents Martha Johnson and Katie Neumann as they discuss how parents can support youth transitioning to young adulthood. Topics will include\, but are not limited to\, educational and vocational choices\, waivers\, housing\, and insurance options for youth who need more support after turning 18. If you are not currently parenting a teen\, join us now to learn about options\, and revisit this webinar when you need it in the future. \n \nPresented by Martha Johnson & Katie Neuman\nMartha Johnson (pictured left) is an experienced parent\, who has learned many lessons from her children over 38 years of parenting. She worked as an educator in St. Paul for 28 years\, and for many years\, led monthly parent support groups for the North American Council on Adoptable Children. Martha now creates professional development and coaching experiences for parents and educators on the topics of Trauma Informed Best Practices\, Mindfulness and Movement\, Social Emotional Learning\, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders\, Service-Learning\, and Language Immersion Programs. \nKatie Neuman has been a foster\, adoptive\, and kinship parent in central Minnesota for 20 years\, and is part of the “large family club\,” with 14 people who call her “Mom.” Katie has worked for more than two decades as a special education substitute teacher. She also has over 15 years of experience in private case management support planning with disability services. Currently\, Katie is a Parent Support Specialist for Families Rising Minnesota and works with families at all stages and within all areas of foster\, adoptive\, and kinship parenting. \n\nThis webinar will take place on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/deeper-dive-webinar-navigating-the-transition-from-adolescence-to-young-adulthood-education-waivers-housing-and-more/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20240222T212635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T011530Z UID:10001101-1718906400-1718913600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care & Adoption Orientation (Online) DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care.\nWe welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details about the children being served\, timelines\, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!)\, licensing requirements\, and more. \nThis event will take place online. You can join the online webinars from wherever you are. You will receive a link to complete your webinar registration within two days of registering on this site. \nNote: Along with completing this two-hour orientation\, you will also need to complete our Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process. \nIf you have questions\, please contact 651.255.2241 or fcaeducation@chlss.org. URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-adoption-orientation-online-may-06-2024/2024-06-20/ LOCATION:Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20230803T153708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T162348Z UID:10001131-1718906400-1718913600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Search and Reunion Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering\, or active in\, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by Children’s Home staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Search and Reunion Support Group\n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Search and Reunion Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/search-and-reunion-support-group/2024-06-20/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20231212T173904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161701Z UID:10001119-1718888400-1718899200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Car Seat Safety: Child and Restraint Systems (C.A.R.S.) Training DESCRIPTION: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. This hands-on learning opportunity takes place at 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota. This is a standardize training in the State of MN and families may opt to take the course in a location that better fits their geographic locations. \nC.A.R.S Registration and Additional Details URL:https://chlss.org/event/car-seat-safety-child-and-restraint-systems-c-a-r-s-training/2024-06-20/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events 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:20240617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20230803T153954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T113428Z UID:10001120-1718614800-1718640000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:This education option is a balance between our in-person and online Foster Care & Adoption Education Class options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish your learning by viewing closing online material and a post-test. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid\n \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the following required in-person dates at 1605 Eustis St\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday 6/26/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 7/13/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Friday 7/31/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/2024-06-17/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes 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:20240615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T180000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20240514T173532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T162656Z UID:10001129-1718452800-1718474400@chlss.org SUMMARY:St. Paul Pride Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the St. Paul Pride Festival on June 15\, 2024\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals\, families\, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table\, say hello\, and learn more about our programs. \nThis event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the St. Paul Pride Festival here. \nEvent Location:\nRice Park\n109 4th St. W.\nSaint Paul\, Minnesota 55102 URL:https://chlss.org/event/st-paul-pride-festival/ LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 4th St. W.\, St. Paul\, MN CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T134220 CREATED:20240320T205332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T202546Z UID:10001092-1718449200-1718456400@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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nKerfoot Canopy Tour (Registration Full)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nJoin us for a fun day at Kerfoot Canopy Tour activity park in Henderson\, Minnesota. Families can rope climb\, play yard games\, and participate in table activities. A picnic lunch will be provided. \nPlease note: climbers must be at least 7 years old and less than 275 lbs. Confirmation information will be sent about a week prior to the event. \nThank you for your interest in this event. Registration is currently full. Please email Katie Sir if you would like to be added to the waitlist.  \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-06-15-2024/ LOCATION:Kerfoot Canopy Tour\, 30200 Scenic Byway Rd\, Henderson\, Minnesota\, 56044 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Connect2connect-June.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR