BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.15.18//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:20240419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192838 CREATED:20240206T205100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T133439Z UID:10001069-1713549600-1713702600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat DESCRIPTION:An Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships\nFriday\, April 19-Sunday\, April 21\, 2024 | Camp Knutson\, Crosslake\, Minnesota\nLutheran Social Service (LSS) is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences at Camp Knutson (Camp K) in Crosslake\, Minnesota. In addition to helping foster and foster adopted youth build new connections and make new friends\, this retreat will offer an opportunity for siblings who are not currently residing in the same placement to spend quality time together and maintain their familial bond. Registration priority will be given to siblings who do not reside in the same household. Whether attending with a sibling or not\, every youth will gain valuable life skills that can be used long after the retreat has concluded. \nRetreat Location: Camp K is located at 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd\, Crosslake\, Minnesota 56422. \nSchedule & Transportation: This retreat will take place from Friday\, April 19\, 2024\, at 6 p.m. to Sunday\, April 21\, 2024\, at 12:30 p.m. Optional transportation will be provided for those interested. Buses will depart from our St. Paul office located at 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN at 3:00 p.m. Friday\, April 19\, and will return on Sunday\, April 21\, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Youth can also be dropped off and picked up directly from Camp K. \nCost to attend: Free! We are pleased to offer this retreat free of cost thanks to funding through the Minnesota Department of Human Services Permanency Support Services contract. \nAbout Camp K:\nCamp K is a welcoming\, inclusive camp where guests can build friendships\, recognize their strengths\, gain self-confidence\, and identify skills to help them realize their goals. \nWhat Campers Can Expect: \n\nCamp K is a fully accessible camp.\nYouth will be staying in cabins with staff.\nThere will be non-gendered sleeping space options available.\nYouth will be supervised by adoption professionals\, trained volunteer chaperones\, and Camp K staff.\nThis retreat will be unplugged! The best way to help youth build connections and spend quality time together will be without electronic devices. Devices will be collected and stored by staff.\n\nMore information about Camp K can be found at lssmn.org/campknutson. \nRetreat Activities May Include the Following (weather permitting):\n\nArchery (indoor or outdoor)\nArts and Crafts\nCooking Class\nGroup Games (indoor or outdoor)\nLife Skills Curriculum (introduction to financial literacy\, resume building/interview skills)\n\nQuestions?\nPlease email Elizabeth Bohlken at elizabeth.bohlken@chlss.org. \nThank you for your interest in the 2024 Youth Retreat. Due to the high volume of interest received\, we are no longer accepting additions to the waitlist. Please check back for future opportunities. URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-foster-adopted-youth-retreat/ LOCATION:Camp Knutson\, 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd\, Crosslake\, MN\, 56422\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192838 CREATED:20231212T173904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161701Z UID:10001090-1713445200-1713456000@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/2024-04-18/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":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:20240418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192838 CREATED:20230926T195216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T144421Z UID:10001002-1713430800-1713544200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Two-Day Class (In Person) DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, this is the next step for all families planning to pursue an infant adoption through CH/LSS. \nThese classes will familiarize you with the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption\, and strategies available to you to engage in your own adoption outreach efforts. You will also have the opportunity to listen to a panel of adoptive and birth parents share their adoption experiences. \nTopics covered include: program process and options\, an overview of the steps and time frames involved in completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, cross-cultural and transracial parenting\, supporting openness in adoption\, and utilizing your personal network\, social media\, and other avenues available to you to engage in adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must attend both days in the series. Classes take place on Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. \nLocation: This class will take place in person at our Main Office – 1605 Eustis St. Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced immediately following your completion of the Infant Adoption 2-Day Training course. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nPlease note: Registration for classes on April 18 and 19 is now closed. Please register for an upcoming class series below.  \n\n\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the series dates you would like to attend:\n \n \n Online: Thursday\, July 16 & Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n In Person: Thursday\, October 8 & Friday\, October 9\, 2026\n Each applicant must attend both days of the series. Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-april-18-19-2024/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":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:20240417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192838 CREATED:20230803T153708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165306Z UID:10000951-1713376800-1713384000@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 CH/LSS 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 PhoneThis 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 | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \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/2024-04-17/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192838 CREATED:20210308T213953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165759Z UID:10001548-1713376800-1713382200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION:Open to pre-adoptive\, adoptive\, foster\, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff and offers connection\, positive parenting strategies\, support\, and more! After registration\, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group\n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Online | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Registrant 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email*\n \n Registrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\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 accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Greater MN Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*\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/online-support-group-for-greater-minnesota/2024-04-17/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR