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.
Welcome to Children’s Home Foster Care Adoption Agency Orientation Sign Up! Live virtual sessions are held twice per month and there is an in-person session at our St. Paul office offered quarterly. This agency orientation is a required step for any families that are interested in the Foster Care Adoption or Dual List programs. You
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. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This
Welcome to Children’s Home Foster Care Adoption Agency Orientation Sign Up! Live virtual sessions are held twice per month and there is an in-person session at our St. Paul office offered quarterly. This agency orientation is a required step for any families that are interested in the Foster Care Adoption or Dual List programs. You
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 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
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. 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
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 Children's Home staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with Children's Home for their foster care or adoption process. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes
Join Us for a Webinar: 3 Essential Skills to Calm Behaviors & Create More Peace at Home Wednesday, August 12 from 12:30-2:00pm CT (via zoom). Parenting through foster care or adoption can be incredibly meaningful, but it can also bring unique, frustrating challenges. You may find yourself wondering why typical parenting strategies don't seem to
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 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
Trust-Based Relational Intervention, or TBRI®, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. Join Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort Each module will
