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CREATED:20230803T154024Z
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UID:10001284-1731412800-1731416400@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, each week you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n                             \n                         \n \n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n			\n					\n					Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.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\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\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 \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240906T140531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164126Z
UID:10001248-1731434400-1731439800@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Birth Parent Connection Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly group for birth parents who made voluntary adoption plans in Minnesota. This group intends to build meaningful connections\, share resources\, and strengthen your support system. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday 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                            Birth Parent Connection 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 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 8\, 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                        PhoneRegistrant 2\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Registrant 2 Email\n                            \n                        Address    \n                    \n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                        \n                                        Address Line 2\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                \n                    \n                CountyWhat Minnesota agency or attorney did you work with for your voluntary adoption plan?*What year did the placement occur?*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 Birth 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/birth-parent-connection-group/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164645Z
UID:10000788-1731436200-1731443400@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is intended to support families after home study approval while awaiting placement\, with placement\, or after a finalized adoption. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with CH/LSS for their foster care or adoption process. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 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                            Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group\n                             \n                         \n \n                        FacebookThis 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 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							Select AllRegistrant 1(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Registrant 1 Email(Required)\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 accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Foster Care Adoption Parent 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/foster-care-adoption-parent-support-group/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154813Z
UID:10000771-1731607200-1731612600@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique\, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \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                            Adult Adoptee Support Group\n                             \n                         \n \n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n								\n								In-Person | April 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | June 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | August 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | October 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | December 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 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 Adult Adoptee 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/adult-adoptee-support-group/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:In Person or Online
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240614T115621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T085720Z
UID:10001283-1731661200-1731776400@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                            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\, 4/24/2026 & Saturday\, 4/25/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2485 Como Ave\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n			\n			\n					\n					Friday\, 5/08/2026 & Saturday\, 5/09/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2118 Campus Drive SE\, Rochester MN\, 55904\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-3-2/2024-11-15/
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 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20210308T213953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165759Z
UID:10001554-1732125600-1732131000@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                        X/TwitterThis 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/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165306Z
UID:10000958-1732125600-1732132800@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                        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 | 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/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:In Person or Online
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20231212T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161701Z
UID:10001288-1732194000-1732204800@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/2024-11-21/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240222T212635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T011530Z
UID:10001305-1732212000-1732219200@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-06-2024/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20241007T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T150358Z
UID:10001291-1732356000-1732363200@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ 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. \nLSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences. \nColor Me Mine\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nJoin us for an artsy day at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\, Minnesota! We will be painting ceramic art pieces and have a light lunch together. Additional details will be emailed closer to the date. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nThis event is at capacity. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. You will receive an email if a spot becomes available. \n\n                \n                        \n                            Pride Families Connect2Connect Waitlist (November)\n                             \n                         \n \n                        PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n			\n				\n				Color Me Mine Maple Grove: Saturday\, November 23rd\, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n								\n								Pre-Adoptive\n							\n								\n								Finalized Adoption\n							\n								\n								Temporary Care\n							\n								\n								Kinship Care\n							What agency/county/services are you working with?*The artwork we make will need to be fired in a kiln at the Maple Grove location. You can either plan to pick it up from Color Me Mine a week or later after the event\, or you can coordinate a pickup time from our CHLSS office building. Which would you prefer?*\n			\n				\n				pickup from Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\n			\n			\n				\n				pickup from the CHLSS office building (1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul)\n			CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-november-23-2024/
LOCATION:Color Me Mine\, 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240222T214043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T182426Z
UID:10001236-1732557600-1732563000@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Free Adoption & Foster Care Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Sessions Each Month\nThis is a great way for families to learn about our adoption and foster care programs. \nMeet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs\, processes\, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption\, infant adoption\, foster care\, and foster care adoption. \nThis event will take place online—a great option for families across the U.S. You can join the online webinar from wherever you are. When you register for a webinar\, you will receive a link to join the webinar within two days of the session. In each webinar\, we will address the programs available to everyone first\, then we will cover those available in limited states. Attendees may choose to leave the presentation at any time. \nIf you have questions\, please contact 651.646.7771 or welcome@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email*\n                            \n                        Preferred PhoneSpouse/Partner's First NameSpouse/Partner's Last NameState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingLiving AbroadHow did you hear about us?No responseReferral from friend/familyReferral from adoption agencyInternet searchSocial media (Facebook\, Twitter\, Pinterest\, etc.)Children's Home/LSS flyer or posterChildren's Home/LSS newsletter or emailAdoption advocacy site (e.g. Rainbowkids.com)Adoption fair/conferenceInformation Request\n								\n								Please send me information about your foster care and adoption services.\n							CommentsPlease let us know what questions you'd like answered or how else we may help you.CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-foster-care-information-webinar/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Information Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T154024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z
UID:10001309-1732611600-1732615200@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, each week you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n                \n                        \n                            Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n                             \n                         \n \n                        CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n			\n					\n					Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.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\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\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 \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240729T164153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170552Z
UID:10001215-1732622400-1732627800@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend.  While each story is unique\, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by parents of adult adoptees who are also CH/LSS staff. \nAfter registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. Please feel free to register for one\, multiple\, or all sessions. 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 fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00–1:30 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                            Parents of Adopted Adults 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 | April 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 26\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 23\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 25\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 27\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 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 accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Parents of Adopted Adults 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/parents-of-adopted-adults-support-group-2/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20231212T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161701Z
UID:10001316-1733230800-1733241600@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/2024-12-03/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20240614T115242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145729Z
UID:10001303-1733734800-1733760000@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 at the office in St. Paul. 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 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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-3/2024-12-09/
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 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T154024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z
UID:10001310-1733763600-1733767200@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online
DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn this track\, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning\, each week you will participate in a required\, pre-scheduled check-in with our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n                \n                        \n                            Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n                             \n                         \n \n                        CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n			\n					\n					Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.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\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\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 \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130615
CREATED:20230803T153639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T161900Z
UID:10001049-1733767200-1733772600@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the Pride community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. \nThis group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with\, or currently be working with\, any agency/county for foster care or any type of adoption (foster care\, infant\, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 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                            Pride Family 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								In-Person | April 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 11\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | June 8\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | August 10\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | October 12\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 9\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | December 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 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 PacificAre you a member of the Pride community?(Required)YesNoDo you plan to utilize childcare?YesNoIf yes\, how many children and what ages?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 Pride Family 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/pride-family-support-group/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:In Person or Online
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20240906T140531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164126Z
UID:10001249-1733853600-1733859000@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Birth Parent Connection Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly group for birth parents who made voluntary adoption plans in Minnesota. This group intends to build meaningful connections\, share resources\, and strengthen your support system. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday 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                            Birth Parent Connection 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:*\n						\n						Select All\n					\n								\n								Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 8\, 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                        PhoneRegistrant 2\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Registrant 2 Email\n                            \n                        Address    \n                    \n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                        \n                                        Address Line 2\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                \n                    \n                CountyWhat Minnesota agency or attorney did you work with for your voluntary adoption plan?*What year did the placement occur?*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 Birth 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/birth-parent-connection-group/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20230803T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164645Z
UID:10000789-1733855400-1733862600@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is intended to support families after home study approval while awaiting placement\, with placement\, or after a finalized adoption. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with CH/LSS for their foster care or adoption process. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 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                            Foster Care & Adoption 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:(Required)\n								\n								Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n							Select AllRegistrant 1(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Registrant 1 Email(Required)\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 accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Foster Care Adoption Parent 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/foster-care-adoption-parent-support-group/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20241118T130109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T120527Z
UID:10001320-1734004800-1734008400@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers
DESCRIPTION:Title: Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers \nDate: December 12th \nTime Noon – 1:00 PM \n  \nDescription: This one-hour training session is designed for foster parents to meet their yearly FASD training requirement for license renewal. In this training\, we’ll discuss the impact of FASD on brain function and behavior\, define fundamental characteristics\, and learn from real life examples from caregivers. Additionally\, foster parents will be introduced to various FASD-informed support resources available\, along with guidance on how to access and use these resources. By the end of the session\, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of FASD\, useful support strategies\, and valuable resources\, giving them the tools and confidence to make a positive difference in the lives of children with FASD. \n  \nPresenter: Teresa Kothbauer (she/her) – Teresa Kothbauer is a member of the Proof Alliance Certified Trainers (PACT). She has been involved with Proof Alliance since her son was diagnosed with an FASD at the Proof Alliance Diagnostic Clinic in 2014. Since then\, she has developed an extensive understanding of FASD through attending conferences and FASD trainings and parenting a child with an FASD. \n 
URL:https://chlss.org/event/navigating-fasd-empowering-foster-providers/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20230803T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154813Z
UID:10000772-1734026400-1734031800@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique\, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \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                            Adult Adoptee 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:(Required)\n								\n								In-Person | April 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | June 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | August 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | October 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								In-Person | December 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 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 Adult Adoptee 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/adult-adoptee-support-group/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:In Person or Online
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20240614T115621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T085720Z
UID:10001308-1734080400-1734195600@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                            Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In Person\n                             \n                         \n \n                        URLThis 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\, 4/24/2026 & Saturday\, 4/25/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2485 Como Ave\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n			\n			\n					\n					Friday\, 5/08/2026 & Saturday\, 5/09/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2118 Campus Drive SE\, Rochester MN\, 55904\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-3-2/2024-12-13/
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 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20240729T164153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170552Z
UID:10001216-1734458400-1734463800@chlss.org
SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend.  While each story is unique\, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by parents of adult adoptees who are also CH/LSS staff. \nAfter registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. Please feel free to register for one\, multiple\, or all sessions. 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 fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00–1:30 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                            Parents of Adopted Adults 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 | April 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | May 26\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | June 23\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | July 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | August 25\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | September 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | October 27\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | November 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n							\n								\n								Online | December 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 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 accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Parents of Adopted Adults 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/parents-of-adopted-adults-support-group-2/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20240222T212635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T011530Z
UID:10001307-1734458400-1734465600@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-06-2024/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20210308T213953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165759Z
UID:10001555-1734544800-1734550200@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                        PhoneThis 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/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20230803T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T210722Z
UID:10000959-1734544800-1734552000@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 Human Services. \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                        EmailThis 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-2024-12-18/
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:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20230803T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165306Z
UID:10001132-1734544800-1734552000@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                        LinkedInThis 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/2024-12-18/
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:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130616
CREATED:20231212T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161701Z
UID:10001317-1734613200-1734624000@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/2024-12-19/
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
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SUMMARY:Free Adoption & Foster Care Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Sessions Each Month\nThis is a great way for families to learn about our adoption and foster care programs. \nMeet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs\, processes\, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption\, infant adoption\, foster care\, and foster care adoption. \nThis event will take place online—a great option for families across the U.S. You can join the online webinar from wherever you are. When you register for a webinar\, you will receive a link to join the webinar within two days of the session. In each webinar\, we will address the programs available to everyone first\, then we will cover those available in limited states. Attendees may choose to leave the presentation at any time. \nIf you have questions\, please contact 651.646.7771 or welcome@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email*\n                            \n                        Preferred PhoneSpouse/Partner's First NameSpouse/Partner's Last NameState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingLiving AbroadHow did you hear about us?No responseReferral from friend/familyReferral from adoption agencyInternet searchSocial media (Facebook\, Twitter\, Pinterest\, etc.)Children's Home/LSS flyer or posterChildren's Home/LSS newsletter or emailAdoption advocacy site (e.g. Rainbowkids.com)Adoption fair/conferenceInformation Request\n								\n								Please send me information about your foster care and adoption services.\n							CommentsPlease let us know what questions you'd like answered or how else we may help you.CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-foster-care-information-webinar/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Information Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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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 at the office in St. Paul. 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                        URLThis 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 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n			\n			\n					\n					Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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-3/2024-12-20/
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 Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617
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