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  • October 2025

  • Tue 7

    Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025
    Online Webinar
    Foster Care & Adoption Classes

    The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. In this track, you will complete your education

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  • Tue 7

    Webinar: Curly Hair Loving Care

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025
    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Join Us for a Webinar: Curly Hair Loving Care Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This course introduces parents to the connection children have with their hair as

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  • Thu 9

    Adult Adoptee Support Group

    Thursday, October 9, 2025 Adult Adoptee Support Group
    In Person or Online
    Support Groups

    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

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  • Fri 10

    Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat

    Friday, October 10, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
    Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United States
    Community Events

    An Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Camp Knutson, Crosslake, Minnesota Lutheran Social Service (LSS)

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  • Mon 13

    Pride Family Support Group

    Monday, October 13, 2025 Pride Family Support Group
    In Person or Online
    Support Groups

    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. This

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  • Tue 14

    Birth Parent Connection Group

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Birth Parent Connection Group
    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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.

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  • Tue 14

    Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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

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  • Wed 15
    Family spending time outside together

    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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,

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  • Wed 15

    Search and Reunion Support Group

    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Search and Reunion Support Group
    In Person or Online
    Support Groups

    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

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  • Mon 20

    Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

    Monday, October 20, 2025 Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Foster Care & Adoption Classes

    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

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