Events
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Educational Events
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Pride Family Support Group
In Person or OnlineSupport GroupsThe 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. This 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
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Birth Parent Connection Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsJoin 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. Meeting Details This 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
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Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsThis 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. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
Community Memorial Hospital 512 Skyline Blvd, CloquetFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThe 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. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes
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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND, United StatesCommunity EventsJoin Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect 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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Red River Zoo - Fargo, ND Saturday, May 17th,
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5th Annual Family Fun Run 5K
Rosland Park 4300 W. 66th St., Edina, MN, United StatesCommunity EventsPlease join CH/LSS and our community partners for a morning of family fun! All proceeds benefit the FAM Back-to-School Shopping Event supporting youth in foster care. Location: Rosland Park, Edina, MN Address: 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435 Cost: $40, kids events are free with the with one paid adult. Schedule: 9:00 am - Check-in and packet
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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
Riddlers Escape 510 25th Ave N Ste 5, St. Cloud, United StatesCommunity EventsJoin Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect 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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Pizza Ranch/Riddlers Escape - Saint Cloud, MN Sunday, May
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Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health
Online WebinarEducational EventsJoin Us for a Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health Tuesday May 20th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) This isn’t another lecture about vegetables, or tricks to get kids to eat them. This session will help you understand why eating and mealtimes can be so difficult for children in the
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsOpen 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


