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  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person

    Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – In-Person
    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Foster Care & Adoption Classes

    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. 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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  • Golden Valley Pride

    Brookview Park 200 Brookview Pkwy N, Golden Valley, MN
    Community Events

    Join Children’s Home and over 130 other exhibitors at the Golden Valley Pride Festival! This free event is great for the whole family and features food trucks, vendors, community resource tables and more! For more information, please visit the Golden Valley Pride Festival website.

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    Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    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 Children's Home 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

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  • B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel)

    B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel)
    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Educational Events

    This hybrid course combines interactive online learning with hands-on instruction from a certified car seat safety technician. The cost of this class is $25 per person. Locations vary.   This class is also a great option for parents, grandparents, or any caregivers who want to learn more about transporting children safely.  If you are licensed

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  • Search and Reunion Support Group

    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 the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by Children's Home staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to

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  • Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group

    Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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.

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  • Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026

    Loring Park 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis, MN, United States
    Community Events

    Join Lutheran Social Services and other vendors at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival.

  • Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering

    Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering
    Carlson's Llovable Llamas 8380 County Rd 10 E, Waconia, MN, United States
    Community Events

    Join 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. Children's Home recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences

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  • Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer

    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Join Us for a Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer Tuesday, June 30th from Noon - 1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom As families hit the road more often during the summer months, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on keeping kids safe in vehicles. This webinar will walk caregivers through how

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  • International Pre-Adoption Class

    International Pre-Adoption Class
    Online Webinar
    International Adoption Classes

    For Families Interested in International Adoption After completing Application Part 1, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children's Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. This two-day class familiarizes

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